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 […]