Events

The Sanibel Historical Museum & Village announces a collaborative showing of its documentary Storm Stories from Sanibel: HURRICANE IAN on Monday, November 17  at 2:00 p.m. located at the Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, 17281 On Par Boulevard, Fort Myers. Tickets are $30 and available to PURCHASE HERE. This documentary marks the second installment […]

SHMV’s popular Twilight Talks Series has been RESCHEDULED from October 28 to Tuesday, November 18 with Stories from the Sanibel Cemetery in the Village’s Shore Haven at 4:00 p.m. Join us to honor and remember those buried in the sands of Sanibel. A trio of local experts will share these notable tales: Betty Anholt, Ginny […]

A Sanibel Cracker Christmas & Pre-Luminary Open House at the Village Date: Friday, December 5, 2025 Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location: Sanibel Historical Museum & Village, 950 Dunlop Road Admission and Parking: FREE Kick off the holidays with a celebration of Florida Cracker culture! Stroll through the Village to see historic buildings adorned […]

Step back in time and celebrate the season at A Sanibel Cracker Christmas: Holiday Display, on view December 5–31 during regular operating hours. This charming exhibit highlights the island’s Old Florida heritage with festive decorations inspired by early pioneer life on Sanibel. Enjoy nostalgic holiday décor, traditional greenery, and touches of local history that bring […]

Step back in time and celebrate the season at A Sanibel Cracker Christmas: Holiday Display, on view December 5–31 during regular operating hours. This charming exhibit highlights the island’s Old Florida heritage with festive decorations inspired by early pioneer life on Sanibel. Enjoy nostalgic holiday décor, traditional greenery, and touches of local history that bring […]

Twilight Talk Series: Secrets and Stories of the Sanibel LighthouseDecember 16, 4:00 PM • Shore Haven, Sanibel Historical Museum & Village • $20 Join the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village for a special screening of Ken Sneeden’s documentary Secrets and Stories of the Sanibel Lighthouse. The film explores the iconic lighthouse’s history and its remarkable […]

Step back in time and celebrate the season at A Sanibel Cracker Christmas: Holiday Display, on view December 5–31 during regular operating hours. This charming exhibit highlights the island’s Old Florida heritage with festive decorations inspired by early pioneer life on Sanibel. Enjoy nostalgic holiday décor, traditional greenery, and touches of local history that bring […]

Step back in time and celebrate the season at A Sanibel Cracker Christmas: Holiday Display, on view December 5–31 during regular operating hours. This charming exhibit highlights the island’s Old Florida heritage with festive decorations inspired by early pioneer life on Sanibel. Enjoy nostalgic holiday décor, traditional greenery, and touches of local history that bring […]

Twilight Talks: The Rutland Mule Matter Author Talk and Book Presentation Date: Tuesday, January 20Time: 4:00 PMLocation: Shore Haven House, Village Author Richard (Rick) Lee Cronin will present his book, The Rutland Mule Matter, a fascinating exploration of one of Central Florida’s enduring historical mysteries. The book blends historical fiction with documented history, focusing on […]

These Village Volunteers are working hard so y’all will have a Cracking good time on January 30th. L to R: Heather Corbin, Nancy Siegel, Tracey Tenney, Julie Peress, Celina Kersh Monte-Sano, Gayle Pence, & Mary Henderson. JOIN US! An Olde Sanibel Cracker Fest Friday, January 30, 2026 5:30 to 8:30 PM Sanibel Community House 2173 […]

**THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT** This heartfelt documentary is another in the series of films by award-winning filmmaker Ken Sneeden. The documentary honors Esperanza’s legacy of courage, grit, and love for the sea. A Q&A with Sneeden will follow. Cash bar available. Admisson: $25 Location: BIG ARTS Address: 900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, FL 33957

Award-winning filmmaker Ken Sneeden returns with his film series about how hurricanes have shaped the history of the islands. This time, the documentary focuses on the destruction that followed Hurricane Ian, which hit Florida in September of 2022. Through personal stories and community footage, Storm Stories from Sanibel captures the devastation—and the remarkable resilience and […]