The Big Cypress National Preserve is partnering with the Museum of the Everglades to bring you Wilderness Wednesdays, a lecture series hosted at the museum every Wednesday from 2:00 – […]
Though not always in the history books, the women who helped build, form, shape and develop this state of Florida certainly have inspired hope & possibility! A selection of stories […]
Music obsessive. History Geek. Southerner. Guitar Player. Public Historian. Teacher. Writer. Fan, Bob Beatty grew up devouring his mom’s Beatles and dad’s Hank Williams and bluegrass records. Throughout his life […]
Collier County is made up of 2305 square miles, three municipalities, unincorporated towns, and many distinct communities with a wide variety of vibes and flavors. Given its geographic size and […]
Over two hundred years ago, in the summer of 1817, a group of pirates and privateers invaded Amelia Island, Florida, a Spanish colony, in hopes of striking a blow for […]
In April of 1923, a group of 24 adventurous automobile enthusiasts set out to prove it was possible to cross the Everglades in a car. This bold publicity stunt, conceived […]
We're celebrating 100 years of Collier County with our special exhibit "1923: Exploring Collier County's Founding Year." Join Museum Manager Stephanie Long, the exhibit's curator, for an exploration of life […]
Museum of the Everglades Manager Thomas Lockyear will recount the stories of some of the families and individuals who lived and worked in the area Now designated as Everglades National […]
We're celebrating 100 years of Collier County with our special exhibit "1923: Exploring Collier County's Founding Year." Join Museum Manager Stephanie Long, the exhibit's curator, as she details some of […]
In observation of the Juneteenth National Holiday (the following Monday), Museum Manager Thomas Lockyear will explore the significant though often overlooked contributions made to the region’s history by African American […]