Just in time for Halloween, this presentation explores the cryptozoological mystery of the Everglades bogeyman known as the Skunk Ape. The roots of the Bigfoot/Yeti archetype in cultures around the world will be discussed  along with local Native American legends and historic sightings of this odiferous, swamp-dwelling furry humanoid. A Q&A session after the talk […]

Cori Convertito, Curator and historian at the Key West Art & Historical Society, focuses on the development of the Florida Keys as a tourist destination. She walks through the islands’ history to discover why they maintain their allure for travelers. This is an online, Zoom lecture. To sign up visit Marco Island Historical Society's Upcoming […]

The Calusa were called “the fierce people” in part because they held off Spanish domination for almost 200 years, but is the nickname really warranted? Sara Ayers-Rigsby, from the Florida Public Archaeology Network, will talk about the engineering, trade, and power that made the Calusa a dominating force in Southwest Florida long before the Spanish […]

In recognition of National Native American Heritage Month, this presentation will focus on the role of frontier trading posts in the development of relationships between the indigenous people of South Florida and white settlers who came to live in the region. The evolution of trade and commerce in frontier society—beginning at remote outposts accessible only […]