February 21, 2018: Slavery and the Sea – Exploring Maritime Aspects of the Transatlantic Slave Trade

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

November 15: Cattle and Conflict – The History of Cattle Ranching in Florida

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