CAPE CORAL HISTORICAL MUSEUM
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selection of sizes in our Burrowing Owl T-shirts, as well as mugs, license plates,
and jewelry. Come in and browse and you just may find that special awesome
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Preserving Our City’s History
Jan 2015
Newsletter Volume 15
Presentation title:
“UNCONQUERED SEMINOLE
PEOPLE : A NATIVE AMERICAN
PERSPECTIVE”
Volunteers are our LIFE-LINE
We appreciate all of you!
Please call 772-7037 if you are interested in a volunteer opportunity.
Issue 1
PROGRAM
Tuesday,
Jan 13, 2015
2:30pm
Mr. Samuels comes to us from the
Seminole Tribe of Florida’s AH-TAH-THIKI Museum located on the Big Cypress
Seminole Reservation. The combination
of his Native American heritage,
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knowledge from the cultural teachings of
his elders, as well as his educational
background have become key elements
in the formation of his vocation and love
of history. He had the privilege of
Van Samuels, Outreach Specialist
SEMINOLE TRIBE OF FLORIDA
AH-TAH-THI-KI MUSEUM
spending a summer in Washington D.C.
as a government intern on Capitol Hill.
He is a community outreach specialist,
tour guide, accomplished musician and
historian.
Cultural Park Theatre
528 Cultural Park Blvd.
No reservations required
No admission fee
Cape Coral Historical Society Museum
PO Box 150637
Cape Coral, FL 33915
[email protected]
Web site: capecoralhistoricalmuseum.org
Open: Wed., Thurs., Sun. 1pm-4pm
544 Cultural Park Boulevard
(239) 772-7037
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CURATOR DOHERTY’ S CORNER
SOMETHING NEW
HISTORICAL MUSEUM FUNDRAISER
Reagan Doherty
Curator
With the New Year, comes a new beginning for all of us here at the Cape Coral
Historical Museum. Anne has been fantastic in sharing her knowledge of the
museum with me over the past few weeks. I am grateful for the opportunity to join
you all in preserving the history of Cape Coral.
My passion for historic preservation comes from the years I worked with the Town
of Fort Myers Beach where I was involved in all aspects of the operation of Mound
House, a historical and archaeological site. I enjoyed working with the wonderful
volunteers who had a vital role in the success of Mound House.
I am happy to now be working alongside and learning from a new team of talented,
dedicated and passionate volunteers here in the city that has always been my
home. To all of you who I have had a chance to meet, thank you for the warm
welcome.
I look forward to getting to know all of our volunteers and members. So if we
haven’t had a chance to chat about what makes Cape Coral’s history special to
you, please stop by as I would love to hear your story.
Reagan
We are busy making plans for a Flea/Antiques/Farmers Market to be held two
consecutive Sundays in March 2015, the dates are Sunday March 1 st, and
Sunday March 8th, from 11am to 4pm.
Space will be available to a variety of types of vendors including yard sale
vendors. Come join the fun and support your Historical Museum at the same time,
this is a wonderful way to sell your unwanted items.
To reserve you space or for more information, please call:
Museum 772-7037 or Barbara Salafia at 239 573-0389
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Meet Your Officers And Directors for 2015
HISTORICAL TIDBITS FROM
THE PREZ
Bonnie Potter - President
Bonnie Potter,
President
Barbara Peet
Vice-President
Merna Stein,
Treasurer
Jean Shields,
Secretary
Hope everyone had a wonderful Holiday season now we start our busy season
here at the Museum. First, let me begin by welcoming our new Curator,
Regan Doherty, I hope some of you got to meet her at our Holiday program in
December. She is very enthusiastic and anxious to meet everyone and get
started in her new position. When you have a few minutes please stop by the
Museum and welcome Regan to our family.
DID YOU KNOW?
Tony Constantino
Judith Peltier
Anne Cull
Wayne Kirkwood
Barbara Salafia
Paul Sanborn
Nancy Kratt
Art Young
The first post office was a small space set aside in the Surfside Restaurant
and the first Postmaster was Joe Bradford. The first official mail to come to
Cape Coral came by boat on October 21, 1959, the name of the boat was the
Santiva (a replica of this boat is on display at the Captiva Historical Museum
inside the Captiva Library). The boat made regular daily trips, arriving in Cape
Coral about 9:30 a.m. then continuing on to the outer islands, Sanibel, Captiva
and Pine Island. Passengers were carried and a number of people took the
trip just to see what the other islands looked like. The last run of the mail boat
was February 7, 1963,
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GARDEN TOURS AT THE MUSEUM
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
January 13th, 2:30pm
January 23rd, 7:15am
January 31st, 10am
February 10th, 2:30pm
February 11th, 1pm
February 28th, 10am
March 1st & 8th, 11a - 4pm
March 10th, 2:30pm
March 14th, 10am
March 21st
April 11, 11:30am
April 14th, 2:30pm
April 15th, 1pm
May 12th, 2:30pm
May 13th, 1pm
Program: Van Samuels from Seminole Tribe of FL
A-TAH-TH-KI Museum, CPT
Bus Trip Flagler Museum
Atocha Coin Display, Museum
Program: Don Lindsey, Speaker,
Fossil Club of Lee County. - CPT
Master Gardener’s Tour, Museum
Burrowing Owl Festival, Rotary Park
Flea/Antique/Farmers Market, Museum
Program: TBA, CPT
Walk in the Park, Garden Club, Jaycee Park,
ANNUAL GALA FUNDRAISER
Volunteer Luncheon, Gulf Coast Village
Program: TBA, CPT
Master Gardener’s Tour, Museum
Program: TBA, CPT
Master Gardener’s Tour, Museum
Master Gardeners and the Garden Club of Cape Coral will be giving tours of
our Native and Rose Garden the 2nd Wednesday of each month through April.
Tours will begin at 1pm, experts in the gardening field will be on hand to
answer your questions and tell you about it all. Come on out and enjoy the
marvelous work these dedicated volunteers do for us all year.
For further information, please call Judy Peltier at 558-8212 or Carolyn France
at 482-8064.
JOIN US AT THE CAPE CORAL HISTORICAL MUSEUM
On Saturday, January 31th from 10am until 4pm
at 544 Cultural Park Boulevard, Cape Coral
This is a one day only event!
There will be a showing of the 392 year old coins from the famous Mel Fisher “Atocha”
coins recovered off the coast of Florida from the shipwrecked “Nuestra Señora de
Atocha”, a Spanish galleon that was carrying gold and silver coins and bars, minted in
the New World, to Spain in 1622.
On September 6, 1622, the “Atocha” struck a reef and sank in a raging storm while
sailing near the Florida Keys.
Mel Fisher’s salvage company,
“Treasure Salvors”, retrieved these coins along with other memorabilia, of which various
coins will be displayed at the Cape Coral museum.
For the admission cost of $5.00, you will also have the opportunity to tour the wonderful
Cape Coral Historical Museum.
Walter Dahlmann, former diver with the Mel Fisher “Treasure Salvors”, will be attending,
to answer questions and show some of his personal treasure from the Atocha.
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RENEW or START YOUR ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
 Individual $20  Family $25  Corporate $300 (1 year membership)
Make checks payable to: Cape Coral Historical Society
Mail to: PO Box 150637, Cape Coral, FL 33915
NAME:_________________________________________________________
ADDRESS:_____________________________________________________
CITY:________________________________STATE________ZIP_________
PHONE:________________EMAIL__________________________________
AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $____________
Please return by January 10, 2015
A special thank you to those who have already sent in their dues.
CAPE CORAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S
ANNUAL BUS TRIP
TO
FLAGLER MUSEUM AT PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
Please join us for an exciting bus trip to:
The Henry Flagler museum on Friday, Jan. 23, 2015,
Lunch will be served upon arrival, in the fabulous restaurant on the premises
Henry Flagler was the famous railroad mogul. He worked on the east coast of
Florida.
His mansion museum, built in the opulence of 1902 is something to behold
with 55 rooms or 60,000 sq. ft.
You will also see on display the private Flagler railroad car number 91.
Please join us for an experience you will never forget.
Cost for the trip, including admission to the museum, lunch and transportation is
just $65.00 per person.
Mail your completed form, with payment (check made out to CCHS) to:
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Welcome to our newly elected Board members Anne Cull, Nancy Kratt, Judith Peltier and Art
Young, we are delighted that they are joining the Cape Coral Historical Society’s Board of
Directors.
After 15 years of dedicated service, Fred Cull, Development Director, will be leaving the Board.
He accomplished many things for the CCHS, most notably he was instrumental in raising the
funds and overseeing the construction of two additional buildings.
Cape Coral Historical Society
P.O.Box 150637, Cape Coral, FL 33915
(239) 772-7037
Shirley O’Donnell will be our committee chairperson. As many of you know
Shirley from past trips, you know it will be a most enjoyable day out for all of us
Boarding the bus will begin at 7:15am, leaving promptly at 7:30am
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Pat Emerson has resigned after 11 years of giving so much, she was our Membership
Chairperson taking care of our Membership list, keeping it updated, and she also worked
tirelessly at the museum.
Participant Name(s): ________________________________________________
Also leaving is Tom Tomich, he was a valuable member of the Board, we say a big thank you
to all, we will miss all of these dedicated people.
Email Address: _____________________________________________________
With much appreciation to our current Officers and Directors for all of their hard work this past
year.
Address: _________________________________________________________
Phone Number: ____________________________________________________
City/State/Zip _____________________________________________________
Number of seats: _________ x $65 =
$ ____________
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JANUARY 2015 EVENT
CIVIL WAR TOUR OF THE SW FLORIDA COAST
NEW OPPORTUNITY AT PINELAND MARINA ON ISLAND GIRL 1,
A CUSTOM BUILT 45 ft. CORINTHIAN CATAMARAN
** RESERVATIONS REQUIRED **
AN EXCLUSIVE GUIDED TOUR OF CIVIL WAR SITES
IN PINE ISLAND SOUND AND CHARLOTTE HARBOR
NARRATED BY MARITIME HISTORIAN, ROBERT N. MACOMBER
[www.RobertMacomber.com]
THE ADVENTURE AWAITS!
WHEN:
TIME:
COST:
WHERE:
Saturday, January 10, 2015 & Saturday, January 24, 2015
10am – 2pm [light lunch, water and soft drinks included]
$ 100.00 per person per trip ** RESERVATIONS REQUIRED **
Island Girl Charters @ Pineland Marina on Pine Island
[13921 Waterfront Dr. Bokeelia, FL 33922]
Get the insider’s story of some little known tales of the War Between The States, and
how our Southwest Florida region played a role in ways few can imagine! Transit Pine
Island Sound to Captiva Pass, over to Useppa Island and to the mouths of the Myakka
& Peace Rivers, onward to Cape Haze and Devilfish Key, then back to Pineland
Marina.
Reserve your place aboard by calling # 239-633-8142 at Island Girl Charters today!
Seats will fill fast, so make your reservations soon! Private parties are available!
Relax, unwind & enjoy a leisurely escape! Bask in the beauty of the islands’ scenery!
Maybe even spot dolphins along the way! Travel back to Civil War days, while learning
& having fun!
Need a place to stay? Just next door is the lovely 1926 Tarpon Lodge full of historic
charm! Tel # 239-283-3999 or www.TarponLodge.com.
FOSSILS FROM 10,000 BCC
ON DISPLAY AT HISTORICAL MUSEUM
What if you could get in your House and transport back in time 10,000
years Before Cape Coral!
When you walked out on your porch at first you would think everything
is normal, you see horses, hogs, deer, raccoons, alligators, mastodon,
turtles, buffalo, camels, rhinoceros, glyptodont, armadillo, rabbits, bears,
manatees and many more.
A few minutes later a saber- toothed cat jumps on a small horse, a
twelve foot sloth pulls over your orange tree and a ten ton mammoth
starts pulling huge chunks out of your manicured yard… where is code
enforcement when you need them.
Over one million years ago there were sharks swimming in the
Caloosahatchee River that were over forty feet long.
Come to the Cape Coral Historical Museum beginning October 15th for
the next few months the Lee County Fossil Club will have fossils from
almost all of the animals listed above and more…