The Sanibel Historical Village will host a “Let’s Get Historical!” USO Canteen Dinner & Dance at 6 p.m. March 16 on the village grounds. The benefit will support the ongoing needs of the historical village. “Our needs range from everything from painting to roof repair,” said museum manager Emilie Alfino. “We need to air condition […]

The Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club recently donated $4,000 to the Sanibel Historical Village. The money is to mitigate the cost of new pavers on the walkways throughout the village, replacing the old boardwalk-style paths. “The new pavers are safer and a much-needed improvement,” said village president Karl Rodman. “We’re very grateful to Rotary. Its members have […]

Staff members of SCCF’s Native Landscapes and Garden Center visited the Sanibel Historical Village recently to visit village farmer Michael DiCorpo and view the results of their partnership. DiCorpo said the native garden center has donated plants, such as tomatoes and herbs, for the village’s “truck garden.” The garden represents the fact that early Sanibel […]

About 70 people last week watched the premiere of the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village’s film on Black History on Sanibel. The film was produced by Shawn Holiday of WGCU and features Eugene, Oscar, and Ron Gavin; as well as Jim Jordan, with clips of his mother, Mozella Jordan. This film will run continuously in […]