Museum of the Everglades Events
Everglades Oasis - Plumbing the Depths of Deep
March 2, 2021 – May 29, 2021
Pauline Reeves Gallery
This new exhibit explores the fascinating history of the area surrounding Deep Lake - a geological anomaly situated 19 miles north of Everglades City. Once the home of Seminole Chief Billy Bowlegs (who would die in battle there during the Third Seminole War), it was later the site of a commercial grapefruit enterprise - complete with its own narrow-gauge railroad carrying the fruit to port in Everglades for transport tot he north. It was the first southwest Florida real estate purchased by Barron Gift Collier in what would eventually become the county that now bears his name. Now a part of the Big Cypress National Preserve, only traces of the railway as well as ruins of the road prison and Colliers luxurious hunting lodge remains - but the region's rich history lives on.
A Folk Art Experience
Stories of a Sportsman's Paradise
Third Thursday Lecture Series
The Everglades Art of Bob Fink
May 20, 2021 @ 2:00PM
A lifelong professional artist and illustrator, Robert “Bob” Fink’s work was first published at the tender age of 14. Best known for the stark, black and white block prints, he created to illustrate Marjory Stoneman Douglas’ environmental classic, “Everglades – River of Grass,” Fink’s career ran the gamut from architectural renderings for the Coral Gables Company to torrid covers for pulp fiction novels. This talk explores his relationship with Douglas through anecdotes about their travels on the Tamiami Trail (as shared by Fink’s daughter) as well as the story of the Museum’s serendipitous acquisition of one of the original prints created for Douglas’ groundbreaking book.
*In consideration of COVID-19 in person seating is limited to 12 to allow for social distancing.
**Social distancing and masks are required.
A Folk Art Experience
Stories of a Sportsman's Paradise
Third Thursday Lecture Series
Bank of the Everglades: An Investment in Local History
June 17, 2021 @ 2:00PM
This talk explores the storied history of the bank building as well as some of the folklore surrounding it. The neo-classical structure has stood strong near the center of Everglades City for almost 100 years but has recently fallen into disrepair and decay. The question is, can it be saved? If so, what steps can be taken? The presentation will include a discussion of efforts currently underway to preserve the building by the local historical society as well as the role Museum of the Everglades might play in the community’s future and what those in attendance can do to help if they so desire.
*In consideration of COVID-19 in person seating is limited to 12 to allow for social distancing.
**Social distancing and masks are required.
A Folk Art Experience
Stories of a Sportsman's Paradise
A Folk Art Experience
Stories of a Sportsman's Paradise
A Folk Art Experience
Stories of a Sportsman's Paradise
A Folk Art Experience
Stories of a Sportsman's Paradise
A Folk Art Experience
Stories of a Sportsman's Paradise
Encore Third Thursday Lecture Series
Bandits & Bank Robbers in the Everglades
August 19, 2021 @ 2:00PM
This presentation will recount the dark deeds of desperate men (and women!) who committed crimes and hid out in the Everglades. These true crime adventures will include the illegal escapades of the Rice Gang, the notorious John Ashley, “Queen of the Everglades” Laura Beatrice Upthegrove, and more. Was the Bank of the Everglades ever robbed? Find out the answer to this question and many others while you enjoy our region’s true stories of prohibition era cops & robbers.
*In consideration of COVID-19 in person seating is limited to 12 to allow for social distancing.
**Social distancing and masks are required.
