While prohibition may have fanned the flames of the illegal liquor trade in the Everglades, making moonshine has always been a part of the gladesman culture. For many living off the land in the 10,000 Islands, distilling spirits wasn’t just a way to augment their income, it was a way of life. Others found a […]
This companion lecture to the current “Ebbets in the Everglades” exhibit at Museum of the Everglades will provide a unique, behind-the-scenes look at the “world famous photographer you never heard of” and his extraordinary work. Guest speaker Tami Ebbets Hahn, Ebbets’ daughter visiting us from North Carolina, will share personal stories about her father, his […]
Join us at Museum of the Everglades as we celebrate the success of this first ever museum exhibit dedicated solely to the photography of Charles C. Ebbets. Charlie’s daughter Tami and other members of his extended family will be present to tell stories and answer questions. Refreshments will be served courtesy of Friends of Museum […]
Join us after hours at Museum of the Everglades as we celebrate the opening of our first collaborative exhibit with the Miccosukee Tribe. Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served compliments of Friends of Museum of the Everglades and a brief discussion of the importance of the exhibit by museum staff and representatives from the […]
Join us at The Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch to participate in an eco-friendly workshop consisting of planting trees and discover sustainable practices with like-minded individuals. Together let’s inspire change and nurture our appreciation for Earth Day.
Join us at The Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch to participate in an eco-friendly workshop consisting of planting trees and discover sustainable practices with like-minded individuals. Together let’s inspire change and nurture our appreciation for Earth Day.
For this companion presentation to the “WE ARE STILL HERE” exhibit, our guest speaker will be William “Popeye” Osceola, the Secretary of the Miccosukee tribal business council. An accomplished artist and former educator at the Miccosukee School, Mr. Osceola — one of the five heads of the tribal government — will share his insights on […]
Best-known in our region as the founder and developer of Collier County, Barron Gift Collier was a prodigious and prolific businessman in every sense of the word. In this (almost) birthday tribute, Museum Manager Thomas Lockyear will celebrate Mr. Collier’s uncanny commercial acumen and explore some of his lesser-known ventures that included a chain of […]
Join us in the parking lot at Museum of the Everglades for our annual whimsical country dance with live music by a bluegrass incarnation of local favorites The Jack Shealy Band. Enjoy tasty finger foods and complimentary wine along with fresh local citrus as we celebrate the birthday of county founder Barron Gift Collier. Collier’s […]
While we celebrate the construction of the Tamiami Trail as a “miracle of modern engineering” that connected Florida’s coast and opened Southwest Florida to tourism, we often fail to acknowledge the reality that there were indigenous people living in the lands the road was built through. The Tamiami Trail not only displaced the native population, […]