Official account of the Marco Island Historical Society. Preserving the history and heritage of Marco Island and the surrounding area since 1994.

Marco Island, FL
Joined December 2015
Come experience ‘Underwater World: The Beauty Beneath’ by local artist Inez Hudson, where vibrant underwater scenes invite you to slow down, look closer, and simply say... wow. facebook.com/share/r/19MU1gV…
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2026 MIHS Gala - Endless Summer: Surf, Sand, and the Sounds of The Beach Boys!
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A Tribute to Louis Armstrong coming to MIHS January 22, 2026! youtu.be/5o9PjfFAZLA?si=hruW… Get your tickets now before it sells out!
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Our Marco On The Move exhibit is taking shape! 🚢 Watch as we install the landing gear from the first ferry to Marco Island — a historic moment in motion. 📺 Watch now: youtube.com/shorts/kDH6xxrsY… via @YouTube
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This exhibit opens this Saturday, November 8th! The museum admission is always free and open Tuesday - Saturday from 9 AM to 4 PM.
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#ThenAndNow - Naples Federal Savings 1975 on Marco Lake Drive - read the comments for details!
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📷Now: Today, the same spot at 2 Marco Lakes Drive is home to The Island Hideout restaurant, serving locals and visitors with island-style flavor and charm. 📷: "The Marco Islander," Summer/Fall 1975 Issue #MarcoHistory #CommunityStories #NaplesFederalSavings #MarcoLake
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📷Then: On May 1, 1972, Naples Federal Savings celebrated its Grand Opening right here! Visitors could even enter a drawing to win a vacation for four to the newly opened Walt Disney World. This building was already part of the community vision, even showing up in a 1960s plat.
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Doomed Expeditions: Failed Spanish Attempts to Colonize Florida with Mag... youtu.be/0bK2OSuTjfI?si=Kkcv… via @YouTube
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Snook Season Opens! 📷: Fishing guide Bob Kerr with two unidentified individuals posing beside an incredible catch of 17 snook at Captain’s Landing #FloridaHistory #MarcoIsland #SnookSeason
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