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Brother Scoundrels of Early Florida: The West Florida Rebellion of 1804
The early United States was a time of statesman, but also a time of scoundrels. Explore the colorful story of the Kemper brothers, who turned a personal business grievance into a bid for independence in early 19th century Spanish West Florida.
date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM
Speakers: David Head
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Rest in Paradise: Cemeteries of Collier County
Join us for a photographic tour of our communities’ final resting places and an update on what is being done to recognize long-forgotten gravesites.
date: Thursday, October 30, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm
Speakers: Amanda Townsend
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Outpost to Statehood: The Florida Territory
Explore Florida's formative years as a US Territory from 1821 to 1845 in this engaging presentation by Rodney Kite-Powell, Director of the Touchton Map Library.
date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM
Speakers: Rodney Kite-Powell
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Modern Marco 60th Anniversary
Join us as we celebrate 60 years of Modern Marco Island—a milestone that honors the vision, transformation, community that shaped the island we know today.
date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
Time: 4:00–5:30 PM
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Tinsel Tuesdays
Celebrate history and the holidays with artisan pop-ups, 10% off museum gift store treasures, and festive fun supporting the Marco Island Historical Society and Museum!
date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM
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Tinsel Tuesdays
Celebrate history and the holidays with artisan pop-ups, 10% off museum gift store treasures, and festive fun supporting the Marco Island Historical Society and Museum!
date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM
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Tinsel Tuesdays
Celebrate history and the holidays with artisan pop-ups, 10% off museum gift store treasures, and festive fun supporting the Marco Island Historical Society and Museum!
date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM
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Annual Meeting and Holiday Luncheon
We invite you to join us during the most beautiful time of the year! Come and enjoy good music, excellent food, and holiday ambiance as the MIHS celebrates a successful 2025.
date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Time: 11:30 am
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Tinsel Wednesday
Celebrate history and the holidays with artisan pop-ups, 10% off museum gift store treasures, and festive fun supporting the Marco Island Historical Society and Museum!
date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM
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Tinsel Tuesdays
Celebrate history and the holidays with artisan pop-ups, 10% off museum gift store treasures, and festive fun supporting the Marco Island Historical Society and Museum!
date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM
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Tinsel Tuesdays
Celebrate history and the holidays with artisan pop-ups, 10% off museum gift store treasures, and festive fun supporting the Marco Island Historical Society and Museum!
date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM
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A Pioneer Christmas
Step back in time this holiday season at the Marco Island Historical Museum, where you can create Christmas cards and decorations just like the pioneers did over a century ago.
date: Saturday, December 27, 2025
Time: 10:00 am-1:00 pm
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A Pioneer Christmas
Step back in time this holiday season at the Marco Island Historical Museum, where you can create Christmas cards and decorations just like the pioneers did over a century ago.
date: Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Time: 10:00 am-1:00 pm
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A Pioneer Christmas
Step back in time this holiday season at the Marco Island Historical Museum, where you can create Christmas cards and decorations just like the pioneers did over a century ago.
date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Time: 10:00 am-1:00 pm
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2026 Dolphin Update
Join Master Naturalist Bob McConville for an update on how the recent birthing season is shaping local dolphin populations, backed by 20+ years of research and sightings.
date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm
Speakers: Bob McConville
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Love Train
Our popular World Class Entertainment tribute concert series is back! This exceptional musical program brings together some of the finest tribute artists available for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike.
date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
Time: 6:30 pm
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Marco on the Move
Join Marco Island Historical Museum Manager Rebecca Mazeroski for an engaging program that takes you on a journey through time—and around the island!
date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm
Speakers: Rebecca Mazeroski
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A Tribute to Louis Armstrong
Our popular World Class Entertainment tribute concert series is back! This exceptional musical program brings together some of the finest tribute artists available for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike.
date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
Time: 6:30 pm
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Keepin’ it Country
Our popular World Class Entertainment tribute concert series is back! This exceptional musical program brings together some of the finest tribute artists available for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike.
date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
Time: 6:30 pm
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Folktales from Florida’s Backyards
In this presentation, storyteller Carrie Sue Ayvar highlights diverse Florida folk and their stories, showcasing the state’s rich heritage through its folklore.
date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM
Speakers: Carrie Sue Ayvar
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Murder in the Everglades
Join Museum Manager Thomas Lockyear for a riveting program that delves into the dark and gripping history of murders in the Everglades.
date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm
Speakers: Thomas Lockyear
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Tapestry: The Carole King Songbook
Our popular World Class Entertainment tribute concert series is back! This exceptional musical program brings together some of the finest tribute artists available for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike.
date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
Time: 6:30 pm
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A Tribute to Doo-wop
Our popular World Class Entertainment tribute concert series is back! This exceptional musical program brings together some of the finest tribute artists available for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike.
date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Time: 6:30 pm
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The Spanish Armada – A magnificent myth!
Discover the fact and fiction behind the ‘invincible’ Spanish Armada and its historic showdown with England's fleet in 1588.
date: Friday, February 13, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM
Speakers: Nancy Maxwell
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A Tribute to Cher, Bob Seger & Madonna
Our popular World Class Entertainment tribute concert series is back! This exceptional musical program brings together some of the finest tribute artists available for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike.
date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
Time: 6:30 pm
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Rat Pack Together Again
Our popular World Class Entertainment tribute concert series is back! This exceptional musical program brings together some of the finest tribute artists available for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike.
date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Time: 6:30 pm
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2026 Seniors Concert
Celebrate our seniors with a complimentary concert featuring classically trained lyric soprano Jodi Keogan, as she takes us on a dazzling journey through Broadway, the Great American Songbook, and other timeless classics..
date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Speakers: Jodi Keogan
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Remembering Whitney Houston
Our popular World Class Entertainment tribute concert series is back! This exceptional musical program brings together some of the finest tribute artists available for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike.
date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
Time: 6:30 pm
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The Ed Sullivan Variety Show
Our popular World Class Entertainment tribute concert series is back! This exceptional musical program brings together some of the finest tribute artists available for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike.
date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
Time: 6:30 pm
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Women Who Shaped Collier County
Discover the remarkable women—social changemakers, entrepreneurs, and community matriarchs—who helped shape the history and legacy of Collier County.
date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm
Speakers: Amanda Townsend
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Essence of Motown
Our popular World Class Entertainment tribute concert series is back! This exceptional musical program brings together some of the finest tribute artists available for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike.
date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Time: 6:30 pm
Programs on demand
Explore our archive of on-demand programs on the Marco Island Historical Society’s YouTube channel. Uncover intriguing stories that have shaped Florida’s history.
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