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Local History & Heritage

Discover the story of Southwest Florida, from its ancient past and indigenous people to its pioneering spirit and remarkable natural history.

Visit local museums and historic sites in Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades to get a more colorful, comprehensive picture of paradise. Dive into the region's history, from the ancient Calusa and resilient Seminole Indians to the pioneering settlers and glamorous 1920s elite who vacationed along our white-sand beaches. You'll see everything from ancient artifacts and historic cottages to modern art and award-winning nature photography .

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Collier-Seminole State Park

The 7,271-acre Collier-Seminole State Park lies partly within the great mangrove swamp of South Florida, one of the largest mangrove swamps in the…

Historic Palm Cottage & The Norris Gardens

The Naples Historical Society is the guardian of the Historic Palm Cottage in Naples, Florida. The cottage is Naples Oldest home, built in 1895 and…

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Historic Smallwood Store

Chokoloskee Island has been called one of Florida's last frontiers on the western edge of the Everglades and deep in the heart of the 10,000 Islands.…

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Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch

Originally home to cattleman Robert Roberts and his family, this 13-acre historic site and museum (the longest running ranch in South Florida)…

Marco Mystery & History Tours

Marco Mystery and History Tours takes you back to the time of hidden secrets, hard times and tragic tales of SW Florida. Tales of folklore, legends,…

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Naples Backyard History

Naples Backyard History's Old Naples Museum offers unique experiences of historic Old Naples.  Explore the museum's five exhibit rooms just…

Naples Depot Museum

The Naples Depot Museum is closed for hurricane recovery. Naples' first passenger train station, the Naples Depot, Collier County's newest historical…

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Naples Historical Society

Naples Historical Society's Historic Palm Cottage is Naples oldest house (1895) and is listed as a Landmark in the National Register of Historic…

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Ochopee Post Office

Officially recognized as the smallest post office in the U.S. (8'4" x 7'3"). Formerly an irrigation pipe shed, the tiny building opened as an official…

United Arts Council

Florida's Paradise Coast has 75+ galleries and artist studios - 500+ artists & entertainers – and 59 nonprofit arts groups and cultural…

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