A visitor enjoys the fish tank at IMAG featured on the Animal Planet’s tv series “Tanked.” Presenter: Matthew Johnson, Director, IMAG Location: IMAG History & Science Center, 2000 Cranford Avenue, Fort Myers Time: Reception 5:00pm Program 6:00pm The study of Science and History are two lenses we use to understand… Continue reading
Presenter: Corey Malcolm, Director of Archaeology, Mel Fisher Maritime Museum Location: IMAG History & Science Center, 2000 Cranford Avenue, Fort Myers Time: Program 7:00pm South Florida was never a hub for the Transatlantic Slave Trade, but because of its location as a gateway to the Caribbean, many significant, associated events… Continue reading
Fighting over a stolen herd by Frederic Remington. The image was included in an August 1895 Harper’s magazine article entitled, “Cracker Cowboys of Florida.” Presenter: Dave Southall Location: Collier County Museum, 3331 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, 34112 With the removal of the aboriginal population and later the Seminole people, vast… Continue reading
When we are able, SWFAS members and guests go on field trips and other exciting outings around the area where we learn and have a great time. Check out the archive of trips below.
