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Naples Oral Histories:
If These Walls Could Talk!
As the community continues to grow and embrace new friends, seasonal or permanent residents, it is vital to maintain a connection with the past. Naples Historical Society is dedicated to preserving Naples history and heritage for the community and future generations to enjoy.
There is no known or organized identification, solicitation, collection, filming and archiving of family stories specifically for Naples. Naples Historical Society believes this responsibility belongs to the organization.
Through generous support from the community and with grant approval from the Board of County Commissioners and the Tourist Development Council, the Naples Historical Society is spearheading a significant preservation initiative: Naples Oral Histories: If These Walls Could Talk!
This community project focuses on researching, filming and videotaping docent-conducted interviews of select Neapolitans to capture their 'slices of life', rather than recording a chronological history of events. Naples Historical Society's oral history program represents the telling of a part Naples history through stories from the individuals who have contributed to the (early) growth of Naples.
New in 2009-10 will be the Cottage Theater! Palm Cottage will incorporate a museum theater in the house so that these slices of life, these treasured gems!, will be available for the community to enjoy. As a member, you are free to come as often as you like!
NOTE: This is an on-going project! If you think you or someone you know who has contributed to the economic, social or cultural growth of (early) Naples should be interviewed, please contact us at 239-261-8164.
All these oral histories can now be viewed in our new Cottage Theater, which is now open during normal tour hours.
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