The Williams Academy Black History Museum is a 1942 addition to the original Williams Academy, the first government-funded school for black students. The Williams Academy was built in 1913. The museum features Lee County African-American information.
Sanibel Historical Museum and Village was founded in 1984 with a mission to preserve and share Sanibel history. The story of Sanibel is told from the Calusa and Spanish eras to the early pioneer families who settled on the island in the 1800s. It tells of warriors, adventures, fishermen, farmers and proprietors.
Visitors to the RRC can tour the Calusa Heritage Trail, a 7/10 of a mile interpretive walkway that leads visitors through mounds, canals and other features of the Pineland archaeological site, including a variety of plants, birds and other wildlife.
Please check on current hours and availability before visiting.
Exhibitions on Pine Island pioneers featuring artifacts from archaeological research on the island, including Calusa Indian artifacts.
We are currently open on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 11-3. Please contact us to arrange special tours and we will open the museum for you.
Murder Mystery Dinner Train: Fun, food and murder. A truly unique dining experience. Your five course dinner is prepared on board and served at tables of four with an ongoing comical mystery that plays out in the aisles during this fun filled night
Strolling through the Koreshan Unity Settlement, a nationally registered historic district, offers an opportunity to learn about these idealistic pioneers. Guided tours are available of the landscaped grounds and eleven restored buildings throughout the year. Self-Guided tour booklets are also available.
Visitors to Edison and Ford Winter Estates can stroll through more than 20 acres of botanical gardens, the 15,000-square-foot air-conditioned museum, and the Edison botanic research laboratory. The museum contains several galleries that feature some of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford's most prominent inventions. The site is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The Cape Coral Historical Museum began operations in 1987, as an arm of the Cape Coral Historical Society, Inc. The museum, located in Cultural Park, provides a fun and enriching experience for all and helps tourists and residents alike look back at how we became who we are. As the only museum in Cape Coral that caters to the history of the area, we celebrate and honor all those who have made Cape Coral into a vibrant and fast-growing city.
Built in 1901, this Georgian Revival Mansion was the scene of many social events that hosted the Fort Myers' elite.
