Close
Talks

Historic Haunts of Southwest Florida

Image Info
Burroughs residence - First Street, Fort Myers, Florida. 1900 (circa). State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. Close Image

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Doors open: 5:30 pm
Talk begins: 6:00 pm

$10 (Free for Members)
registerconnector
Historic Haunts of Southwest Florida Image
Jean Gray

Uncover the true stories behind Southwest Florida’s most haunting legends.

Join paranormal investigator and historian Jean Gray for Historic Haunts of Southwest Florida, an intriguing exploration of the real history behind our region’s haunted legends. Blending paranormal investigation with historical research, Gray separates fact from folklore, revealing how stories evolve over time and how fiction can sometimes overshadow the truth. Whether you’re a believer, a skeptic, or simply fascinated by Southwest Florida history, this program will leave you looking at the stories—and spirits—of our past in a whole new way.

About Jean

Jean Gray is a parapsychological consultant, historian, and researcher who combines scientific methodology with historical scholarship to uncover the truth behind some of America’s most enduring ghost stories. A graduate of the Rhine Research Center’s Institute for Parapsychology and a Certified Field Investigator with the Office of Paranormal Investigations, Jean brings a research-driven approach to separating historical fact from folklore.

Location

Rose History Auditorium (Get Directions)

Special Instructions

Registration is encouraged, but not required. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Please bring proof of MIHS membership to receive free entry.

Sponsor

The Arlington of Naples

MAKE HISTORY MATTER

Become a member today and help us tell the many stories of Marco Island’s history and heritage.

close Clsoe Image

Image and use fee schedule

MIHS Members receive 10% discount on all digital and photo copy services

Digital Services

  • Digital services include scans of photographics and/or documents. All prices are per page.
  • Photographs are saved as JPEG files unless otherwise requested
  • Documents can be saved as either JPEG or PDF files.
  • No physical reproductions are made by the MIHS. Requestor is responsible for printing and all associated costs.
Product price
Digital Scan at 300 dpi $20 / scan
Digital Scan at 600+ dpi $30 / scan
CD with requested materials Add $5

Photocopy Services

  • Photocopies of materials are in Black & White only
Quantity price
1-10 pages Free
10+ pages 10¢ / page

Delivery

  • Unless otherwise requested, all digital materials will be delivered via email.
  • If purchasing materials on a CD, the CD will be mailed to preferred address for no additional cost.

Payment

  • Check
  • Credit card by phone