A History of Everglades City with Museum of the Everglades Director Thomas Lockyear

With more than 20 years of museum experience, Thomas Lockyear has led and curated cultural treasures across Florida, including the Shipwreck Museum in Key West and the Diving Museum in Islamorada. As a passionate advocate for Florida history and environmental preservation, Mr. Lockyear shares his knowledge with audiences across the state through engaging lectures and storytelling. Mr. Lockyear will take us on a journey through Florida’s storied past, focusing on:

• The Pioneers of Collier County
• The Building of the Tamiami Trail by tycoon Barron Gift Collier
• Tales of Hurricanes that shaped the region
• The Largest-Ever DEA Drug Bust in Everglades City
• Burmese Pythons and Ecological Challenges threatening the Everglades

Don’t miss this captivating evening blending history, adventure, and pressing environmental issues-told by one of Florida’s leading museum professionals.