Cattle, citrus, and many other common foods today were brought to Florida by the Spanish, so what were people eating before then? Join Florida Public Archaeology Network's Rachael Kangas as she explores what people would have had for dinner in Southwest Florida 2,000 years ago. Topics of environment, flora and fauna, archaeological research, and historical […]
All people and cultures should be respected. Learning about different cultures helps children learn to respect, celebrate, and appreciate diversity. These programs will use age appropriate lessons to foster appreciation for diverse people and cultures. Space is limited. RSVP and masks required. All programs begin at 10:00 am on the second Wednesday of the month. […]
Step back in time at the Museum of the Everglades, where you’ll hear rich stories of how the Ten Thousand Islands became a magnet for avid anglers and enthusiastic adventurers—including why Everglades City just might be the birthplace of the modern fishing lure. But this experience offers much more than fanciful fish tales. Step behind […]
Before the days of movies and the internet, cowboys spent many nights by the fire looking at the stars above. Using only stars these cowboys could navigate, tell time, and entertain themselves with the legends of the constellations. Join us monthly at the Immokalee Pioneer Museum as we explore major constellations and share tips to […]
Collier County Museums is proud to present Community Conversations. This new series invites various members of our community who are often “othered” to give voice to the injustices and obstacles they’ve experienced living in Collier County and what is needed to right these wrongs. In addition, the discussion will include how those who desire to […]
Marco Island is home to over 390 sites that the Florida Burrowing Owls call home and has the second largest urban population of burrowing owls in the state. Audubon Western Everglades Owl Watch Program monitors these sites each year during nesting season, which is generally the end February to end of May, but now monitors […]
This presentation explores the stories behind and beyond the making of this classic film shot on location in Everglades City—and why the “dream team” of an Academy Award-winning screenwriter, director, and leading actor was ultimately a recipe for disaster. Rarely seen behind-the-scenes photos and anecdotes from the personal experiences of the principal actors will give […]
Six out of ten Floridians come from outside Florida and know little of the state’s rich history. The Hidden History of Florida uses dozens of stories to tell the little-known facts of Florida history. It is a fast, fun fifty-minute journey through four hundred years of history with lots of images all based on the […]
All people and cultures should be respected. Learning about different cultures help children learn to respect, celebrate, and appreciate diversity. These programs will use age-appropriate lessons to foster appreciation for diverse people and cultures. Space is limited. RSVP and mask required. All programs begin at 10:00 am. Please use the form below to RSVP. January […]
Since 2010, The Jewish Historical Society of SWFL has been collecting and preserving the evidentiary trail of the emerging Jewish community of the region and its pioneering and notable individuals. Join us for the premiere of the newest film of the Telly Award-winning Jewish Historical Society of SWFL's original documentary series: Gene Goodman –The Song […]
Step back in time at the Museum of the Everglades, where you’ll hear rich stories of how the Ten Thousand Islands became a magnet for avid anglers and enthusiastic adventurers—including why Everglades City just might be the birthplace of the modern fishing lure. But this experience offers much more than fanciful fish tales. Step behind […]
Enjoy this classic film (shot on location in Everglades City in 1957) outside, under the stars in the museum parking lot. Featuring a unique cast of characters that includes Burl Ives, Gypsy Rose Lee, and Christopher Plummer in his first starring role, “Wind Across the Everglades” tells the story of an Audubon Warden battling a […]
Take the fun of museums home with you at the Naples Depot Museum’s History on the Go! Join us at the Naples Depot for socially distanced activities and special displays, and then grab a themed to-go bag with hands-on activities you can do from the comfort of home! Taking place on the last Saturday of […]
"Forgotten Florida: Photos from the Farm Security Administration" will be on display at Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch from January 19th – April 19th. In the spirit of the FSA, Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch is holding a contest to include photos in the exhibit that YOU take of your community. Submit a […]
Take a step back in time to railroading’s finest hour at the historic Naples Depot, where you will be immersed in the heyday of glamorous rail travel, with a glimpse of the hard work and ingenuity it took to make it that way. Learn how the arrival of the train to Naples and the technology […]