This unique open air exhibit presents 23 full-sized faux windows and doors that frame vivid scenes from Marco Island’s pre-history to modern day.
Each interpreted scene tells a story and illuminates the unique history and qualities of Marco Island and its peoples through the ages. Stroll through Windows and Doors and view a Mastodon on the Marco savanna, Calusa ceremony at moonrise, Margo the Mermaid, and more.
Original artworks for Windows and Doors to History were created by artists John Agnew, Paul Arsenault, Merald Clark, Muffy Clark Gill, Tara O’Neill, Jarrett Stinchcomb and Malenda Trick. Their mission — to portray Marco Island moments in time from the Ice Age to modern day in collaboration with the Historical Society’s curator of collections to ensure historical accuracy.
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                FUNDING FOR THIS EXHIBIT GENEROUSLY PROVIDED BY
Rene and Tish Champagne
Robert and Thelma Sargeant
MUSEUM SIGNATURE PIECE SPONSOR
Doug and Margaret DeCamp
Windows and Doors to History Signage Gift of
The Martin Foundation
INDIVIDUAL WINDOW AND DOOR SPONSORS
Rene and Tish Champagne, Carol and George Engstrom, Dave and Ellie Everitt, Ginger and John Finlayson, Emil and Gail Fischer Charitable Gift Fund, Dawn Henderson, Joyce and Richard Kaelin, Pat and Scot Kaufman, Jon and Sonya Laidig, Corrie J. Llewellyn-Grado (in memory of Leonard F. Llewellyn), Ric and Julie Maly, JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort, The Reiley Family (in memory of Catharine C. Reiley), The Richards Family, Myrt Rose (in memory of Bill Rose), Rotary Clubs of Marco Island, Patricia and Ronald Rutledge, Sandlin Real Estate Team, The Tateo Family (in celebration of Helen and Vincent Tateo), Mary Jean and Oliver Travers Family
Exhibit Photo Gallery
 
                                
                                    
                                         Prey for Us: Ebb and Flow at Archaic Marco Island by Merald Clark, 2016.  MIHS 2016-27-011.
                                        
                                            Prey for Us: Ebb and Flow at Archaic Marco Island by Merald Clark, 2016.  MIHS 2016-27-011.                                        
                                    
                                
                            
                         
                                
                                    
                                         Artist Merald Clark working on Prey for Us: Ebb and Flow at Archaic Marco Island in his studio.
                                        
                                            Artist Merald Clark working on Prey for Us: Ebb and Flow at Archaic Marco Island in his studio.                                        
                                    
                                
                            
                         
                                
                                    
                                         Calusas in Southwest Florida: Moonrise Ceremony by Paul Arsenault, 2016.  MIHS 2016-27-029.
                                        
                                            Calusas in Southwest Florida: Moonrise Ceremony by Paul Arsenault, 2016.  MIHS 2016-27-029.                                        
                                    
                                
                            
                         
                                
                                    
                                         Artist Paul Arsenault working on Calusas in Southwest Florida: Moonrise Ceremony in his studio.
                                        
                                            Artist Paul Arsenault working on Calusas in Southwest Florida: Moonrise Ceremony in his studio.                                        
                                    
                                
                            
                         
                                
                                    
                                         Untitled by John Agnew, 2016.  MIHS 2016-27-036.
                                        
                                            Untitled by John Agnew, 2016.  MIHS 2016-27-036.                                        
                                    
                                
                            
                         
                                
                                    
                                         Artist John Agnew working on Natural Marco in his studio.
                                        
                                            Artist John Agnew working on Natural Marco in his studio.                                        
                                    
                                
                            
                         
                                
                                    
                                         Pioneer Dreams by Jarrett Stinchcomb, 2016.  MIHS 2016-27-014.
                                        
                                            Pioneer Dreams by Jarrett Stinchcomb, 2016.  MIHS 2016-27-014.                                        
                                    
                                
                            
                         
                                
                                    
                                         Artist Jarrett Stinchcomb working on Pioneer Dreams in his studio.
                                        
                                            Artist Jarrett Stinchcomb working on Pioneer Dreams in his studio.                                        
                                    
                                
                            
                         
                                
                                    
                                         Marco Island Footprint 1975 by Tara O'Neill, 2016.  MIHS 2016-27-009.
                                        
                                            Marco Island Footprint 1975 by Tara O'Neill, 2016.  MIHS 2016-27-009.                                        
                                    
                                
                            
                         
                                
                                    
                                         Artist Tara O'Neill working on Marco Island Footprint 1975 in her studio.
                                        
                                            Artist Tara O'Neill working on Marco Island Footprint 1975 in her studio.                                        
                                    
                                
                            
                         
                                
                                    
                                         Margo Meets Marco by Muffy Clark Gill, 2016.  MIHS 2016-27-006.
                                        
                                            Margo Meets Marco by Muffy Clark Gill, 2016.  MIHS 2016-27-006.                                        
                                    
                                
                            
                         
                                
                                    
                                         Artist Muffy Clark Gill in her studio with Margo Meets Marco.
                                        
                                            Artist Muffy Clark Gill in her studio with Margo Meets Marco.                                        
                                    
                                
                            
                         
                                
                                    
                                         Frank Hamilton Cushing by Malenda Trick, 2016.  MIHS 2016-27-001.
                                        
                                            Frank Hamilton Cushing by Malenda Trick, 2016.  MIHS 2016-27-001.                                        
                                    
                                
                            
                         
                                
                                    
                                         Artist Malenda Trick in her studio with Frank Hamilton Cushing.
                                        
                                            Artist Malenda Trick in her studio with Frank Hamilton Cushing.                                        
                                    
                                
                            
                         
                
                 
                
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