Lectures

Conservation Collier works to acquire, preserve, restore, and maintain vital and significant threatened natural lands, forest, upland, and wetland communities located in Collier County, for the benefit of present and future generations. The program is the subject of our latest exhibit, “Preserving Collier.” Hear from Conservation Collier staff about the work they do to acquire, […]

As the depression loomed in the wake of the Tamiami Trail’s completion, a new industry arose in the hardwood hammocks of the Everglades City area. Sawmills sprang up throughout the swamp and lumber companies became the region’s primary employers — logging thousands of acres of massive mature bald cypress trees. Museum Manager Thomas Lockyear will […]

Join us for a special lecture for Native American Heritage Month. We will be hosting Annisa Karim, Operations Manager of the Randall Research Center, who will be discussing the history of their site and their efforts to recover from Hurricane Ian. Situated on the scenic western shore of historic Pine Island, the center encompasses 67 […]

In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, Museum Manager Thomas Lockyear will explore the rise of Seminole (and later Miccosukee) communities along the Tamiami Trail following its completion in 1928 and their subsequent evolution from tourist camps to residential compounds. The shift from hunting, fishing, and subsistence living to tourism-based commerce reshaped the native culture […]

What's a holiday without food?! Museum staff will be looking at the history of American holiday foods. From fruit cake to apple pie, we all have our favorites and our traditional recipes. Find out the stories behind these festive dishes.

While prohibition may have fanned the flames of the illegal liquor trade in the Everglades, making moonshine has always been a part of the gladesman culture. For many living off the land in the 10,000 Islands, distilling spirits wasn’t just a way to augment their income, it was a way of life. Others found a […]