January 2020
Closing Reception: Everglades Americana – The Art of Dick Jay
Join us for a closing reception for our exhibit Everglades Americana – The Art of Dick Jay About the Exhibit When asked to describe his art, long-time Everglades area resident Dick Jay provides a one-word response: “Americana.” Born and raised in Michigan, Mr. Jay – a Korean War Veteran who flew with the Flying Tigers 74th Fighter Squadron – first spotted the Everglades City area from above while flying training missions from Eglin Air Force Base on Florida’s panhandle.…
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Mid-Month Movie Night – “Follow That Dream” (1962)
Join us for our Mid-Month Movie Night at Museum of the Everglades! Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a free movie and light refreshments sponsored by the Friends of the Museum of the Everglades. This month’s movie is “Follow That Dream” (1962) starring Elvis Presley. A family of vagabonds makes their home on a Florida beach after their car breaks down. What follows includes tangles with gangsters, social workers and government officials.
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From Pioneers to Presidents—History & Heritage Week at Museum of the Everglades
Join us for five days of events, talks, demonstrations, and activities exploring the unique character and culture of our region and its inhabitants – from its storied past to the challenges of the future. President’s Day Picnic Monday, February 17 • 10:00 am-2:00 pm Join us for patriotic family fun at McLeod Park with field day activities, hot dogs & soda! Stop by the Museum to learn how many US Presidents have visited Everglades City! Annual Marjory…
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Mid-Month Movie Night – “Mega Python vs. Gatoroid” (2011)
Join us for our Mid-Month Movie Night at Museum of the Everglades! Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a free movie and light refreshments sponsored by the Friends of the Museum of the Everglades. This month’s movie is “Mega Python vs. Gatoroid” (2011). Monster snakes battle a mutant alligator in the Everglades while rival scientists played by former pop-stars Tiffany and Debbie Gibson save the planet.
Find out more »Third Thursday Lecture: The Python Problem—How Bad Is It and What Can Be Done?
Join us for a no-nonsense look at the damage being done to the Everglades ecosystem by invasive Burmese pythons and the efforts to address the problem by park professionals and private citizens. Presented by Tony Pernas, Chief of Resource Management for the Big Cypress National Preserve.
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Third Thursday Lecture: Dynamite, Dredges, & Determination–Building the Tamiami Trail
Building a road across the Everglades in the 1920s was a monumental task requiring massive amounts of materials, manpower, machinery, and money to finance it. Explore the story of this modern marvel with us.
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Join us for classic cars, live music, birthday cake and our 2nd Annual Laundry Cart Races!
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