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TWILIGHT TALK: Storm Stories from Sanibel: Hurricane Ian

The Sanibel Historical Museum & Village presents the second Twilight Talk of the 2025 Season on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the Community House. Join us as we premier Ken Sneeden’s new documentary.

Storm Stories from Sanibel: Hurricane Ian

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 7:00pm

The Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel

This documentary is the second installment of Sneeden’s in-depth series about how hurricanes have shaped Sanibel Island. The integral chronicle of our history is generously underwritten by Village donors.

Ken Sneeden

Ken Sneeden is an award-winning former broadcast journalist and television station executive. Following his graduation from UNC-Chapel Hill, Ken worked for 15 years as an anchor, reporter, and producer for TV news organizations in Florida and North Carolina. In 1991, he founded Ken Sneeden & Associates LLC where he established a proven expertise in high-end professional presentation services with an emphasis on visual storytelling. Since 2016, Ken has worked with the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village and the Captiva Island Historical Society to produce seven full-length documentaries and other videos related to the history of the islands. Ken and his wife, Sara, have lived in Southwest Florida since 1981 and have two adult children.

Audience members will be treated to popcorn.

Cash bar available.

Tickets are $20 per person and may be purchased HERE or (limited available) at the door the evening of the event with cash or check.

FREE PARKING is available at, and in lots near, the Community House.

The Sanibel Historical Museum & Village is a 501(c)3 organization that relies on membership fees, admissions, and charitable donations. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Founded in 1984, the Village is excited to welcome visitors during its 42nd year of preserving, sharing, and celebrating Sanibel’s history. The general tour experience includes an orientation video and eight historic buildings displaying numerous artifacts telling engaging stories. Much of the site is handicap accessible. The Rutland House remains closed post-Hurricane Ian.

The Village Gift Shop in Shore Haven is open during the regular schedule. Admission is not required to shop. Much of the merchandise is by local authors, artists and entrepreneurs.

The Village is located on Sanibel Island at 950 Dunlop Road (next to BIG ARTS) and parking is free.

Visit the Village’s website for more information about Sanibel’s history, events and programs during the 2025-2026 Season, and to sign up for our E-Newsletter: www.sanibelmuseum.org. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

PUNTA RASSA BEFORE THE BRIDGE

Feb 28, 2026

On Monday, March 9th, the volunteers at the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village will have an opportunity to learn the “real story” of Punta Rassa from the grandchildren of Leon Crumpler and Clyde Riddle.

History of a Florida “Cracker”

Jan 17, 2026

Before tourism, theme parks, and booming cities, there was the Florida Cracker. “Crackers” are named from the sharp crack of long braided whip used by Florida cowmen to drive cattle through dense brush.