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Museum of the Everglades

105 Broadway Ave W
Everglades City, 34139 United States Get Directions
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Event Series Third Thursday Lectures

Celebrating the Black History of Everglades City

Museum of the Everglades 105 Broadway Ave W, Everglades City, United States

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 residents of the greater Everglades City area. Subjects will include early settler Augustus Swycover, midwife Mother Perry, Barron Collier’s multi-cultural workforce, why the local African […]

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Save Your Stuff: How to Protect Your Family’s Treasures from a Hurricane Workshop at the Museum of the Everglades

Museum of the Everglades 105 Broadway Ave W, Everglades City, United States

The impact hurricanes like Irma and Ian have had are immeasurable, with the livelihood and infrastructure damage taking center stage in the aftermath. There is another kind of loss that occurs after a hurricane though, and that is the loss of beloved family treasures. Join the Collier County Museums for a workshop on how to […]

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Event Series Third Thursday Lectures

The Queen’s Gambit: How Tommie Barfield Helped Collier Create the County

Museum of the Everglades 105 Broadway Ave W, Everglades City, United States

Guest speaker Rebecca Mazeroski, Manager of the Marco Island Historical Museum, will share the story of the “Queen of Marco”, Tommie Barfield, on the 135th Anniversary of her birth (07/20/1888). Join us as she brings to life this indomitable woman with a true pioneering spirit. Ms. Barfield is well known as a driving force behind […]

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Event Series Third Thursday Lectures

Be Our Guest: How Collier’s Chef Made Everglades Synonymous with Hospitality

Museum of the Everglades 105 Broadway Ave W, Everglades City, United States

When Barron Collier lured gourmet chef Claus “Snooky” Senghaas to the 10,000 Islands, it is doubtful that he imagined he would end up as chef, maître d’ and general manager of two fine hotels with upscale restaurants — serving sports stars, celebrities and presidents. Join us for this lecture about one of Everglades’ most colorful […]