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'The History of the United States, Vol. I & II, 1774 – 1844' in the Wasmer Art Gallery at FGCU
9+ hour, 39+ min ago (449+ words) The Wasmer Art Gallery at Florida Gulf Coast University is currently exhibiting “The History of the United States, Vol. I & II, 1774 – 1844.” There is one print for each year, each created by different contemporary artists. Some chose well-known events while others…...
'Decoding Ancient Florida: Mound House’ explores Calusa history at Fort Myers Beach landmark
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (277+ words) A new WGCU documentary short explores the Calusa history at the Mound House — the oldest structure on Fort Myers Beach — and how ancient engineering helped protect the historic home from Hurricane Ian's widespread destruction in 2022. The documentary short is available…...
'Decoding Ancient Florida': New WGCU series reveals the overlooked history of Calusa sites
2+ week, 5+ day ago (198+ words) The Calusa people survived rising water, fought off legendary Spanish conquistador Juan Ponce de León, and built a powerful kingdom in Southwest Florida that thrived for centuries. A new WGCU digital series — Decoding Ancient Florida — explores the Calusa legacy, archaeological…...
Civil Air Patrol’s Marco Island Squadron donates WWII painting to Tuskegee Airmen Museum
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (325+ words) A historic World War II painting that was displayed in Marco Island will have a new permanent home at the Tuskegee Airmen National Museum in Detroit. Painted by artist Dr. Clint Martin, the art piece has been loaned to Marco…...
Southern Road to Freedom: Florida’s Underground Railroad
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (468+ words) While the term “Underground Railroad” is probably most associated with enslaved people fleeing to free northern states and Canada in the 19th century, there was actually a less formal southern-bound route and destination centuries earlier. Guest:Magdalena Lamarre is a retired…...
The historical significance of May Day
4+ mon, 7+ hour ago (104+ words) WGCU At WGCU, we believe our stories should be accessible to all. We are aligning our digital platforms with ADA standards. If this content isn’t working, contact [email protected] or (239) 590-2500. The historical significance of May Day Here & Now’s Indira Lakshmanan talks…...
How Buckingham helped save the nation during WWII
5+ mon, 1+ day ago (126+ words) wgcu.org At WGCU, we believe our stories should be accessible to all. We are aligning our digital platforms with ADA standards. If this content isn’t working, contact [email protected] or (239) 590-2500. How Buckingham helped save the nation during WWII As the…...
Marco Island Historical Society commemorating America250 with Clyde Butcher photography exhibition
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (215+ words) At WGCU, we believe our stories should be accessible to all. We are aligning our digital platforms with ADA standards. If this content isn’t working, contact [email protected] or (239) 590-2500. An opening reception takes place April 9 in tandem with a performance by…...
The 'Upside Down' world with historian & educator Dr. Luis Martinez-Fernandez
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (443+ words) Dr. Martínez-Fernández has published at least eight books, including “Key to the New World: A History of Early Colonial Cuba” in 2019, and “Revolutionary Cuba: A History” in 2014. He was also a nationally syndicated columnist for Creators Syndicate — it’s an independent…...
February 20 is the most significant day in Fort Myers' history
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (1188+ words) Feb. 20 is the most important date in the history of Fort Myers. On this day in 1850, two companies of artillery landed on the banks of the Caloosahatchee River near present-day Florida Repertory Theatre and began building a frontier outpost they…...