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HISTORICAL VILLAGE TO HOST HISTORY GAME SHOW

February 6, 2019 – The Sanibel Historical Village is preparing its next Twilight Talk, to take place at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13 at The Community House. It will be a “Sanibel History Quiz,” with the audience taking part in a Jeopardy!-style game format. The questions will be related to Sanibel history.


Volunteer Kate Helman divulges three of the categories coming up at the March 13 game

“With local residents as contestants, we expect everyone in attendance to discover a treasure trove of historical information about the island,” said Executive Director Emilie Alfino.

The cost is $10 per person, and a sellout is expected, so don’t wait to get your tickets. For tickets, call Alfino at 472-4648 or email info@sanibelmuseum.org.

The April event will be “The History of Periwinkle Park,” as told by the Muench family. It will be at 7 p.m. on April 10 at The Community House. Tickets are available now.

The Sanibel Historical Village is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Full guided tours take place at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at no additional charge, depending on docent availability. The village is located at 950 Dunlop Road (next to BIG ARTS) and there is handicap access to the buildings. Admission is $10 for adults over 18. Members and children are free. For more information or to make a donation, visit www.sanibelmuseum.org or call (239) 472-4648.

Sanibel Historical Museum and Village will begin its regular schedule on December 2, 2023, Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Sanibel Historical Village is located at 950 Dunlop Road (next to BIG ARTS) and there is handicap access to eight of the nine buildings. Admission is FREE for SHMV members and $15 for non-members (adults ages 18 years and up).  For more information, call 472-4648 during museum hours or visit www.sanibelmuseum.org.

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