SANIBEL CAPTIVA TRUST COMPANY TO BE PLATINUM SPONSOR OF HISTORICAL VILLAGE GALA

December 4, 2018 – The Sanibel Historical Village has recently announced that the Sanibel Captiva Trust Company will be a platinum sponsor of its February 19, 2019, Historical Village Gala. The theme of the gala is “An Evening on the Old Algiers,” and it will be held at the Community House from 6 to 10 p.m.

 

“The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company has enjoyed a long and enriching relationship with the Sanibel Historical Village,” said Steve Greenstein, executive vice president at the Trust Company, as well as a board member at the village. “We are honored to partner together once again to bring this season’s programs to residents and visitors alike.”

 

The gala will include a buffet dinner and dancing, as well as opportunities to learn about the fascinating history of the glamorous Algiers river boat that once sat on the beaches of Sanibel. Tickets to the gala can be purchased online at sanibelmuseum.org starting December 7 or by calling (239) 472-4648.

 

“We are grateful to the Trust Company for its generous support of our event,” said Emilie Alfino, executive director of the historical village. “They have demonstrated strong support not just for the village but for the entire island community. They make Sanibel a better place.”

 

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, call (239) 472-4648 during museum hours or visit www.sanibelmuseum.org.

Sanibel Historical Museum and Village is open 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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