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SOCIETY VOLUNTEER RECEPTION

Monday, January 6, 2025,  4pm to 6pm.

Registered Volunteers Only! Did you know that our volunteers save the Society about $178,000 annually!? Join our volunteer family and attend this event. Make new friends, give back to your community, and help keep Naples’ history alive! Reservations Required. Please call to RSVP at 239.261.8164.

SOCIETY SCOTCH & CHOCOLATE  

Monday, January 13, 2025, 4pm to 6pm.

Guests can sip Scotch while nibbling on perfectly paired sweets. Learn about Scotch from a Scot and enjoy this special event at Historic Palm Cottage. Indoor event. $40/pp – Member discounts are available. Reservations required, limited to 65 guests. Book Here!

FULL MOON TOUR 

Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 6pm to 7:30pm.

An evening event for a unique occasion! Enjoy a docent-guided tour of Historic Palm Cottage as it sits majestically under a full moon while enjoying a glass of wine and light hors d’oeuvres. Enjoy the Cottage in the evening for a change! $40/pp – Member discounts are available. Reservations are required. Book Here!

GARDEN SIDE CHICKEE CHAT

Friday, January 31, 2025, 11am to 12pm.

Todd Turrell, an accomplished ocean engineer with a passion for history and coastal developments, is at the forefront of the reconstruction of the iconic Naples Pier! He founded Turrell, Hall & Associates in 1988 as well as Island Map Publishing in 2005.  He is also a published author.  $8/pp – Member discounts are available. Reservations are required.  Book Here!

OLD-FASHIONED COCKTAIL HOUR

Thursday, February 6, 2025, 5pm to 7pm.

What’s an “old-fashioned”? Find out while reveling in the oldest house in Naples! Bartenders with our partner for this event, The French Brasserie Rustique, will be mixing old-fashioneds for our guests. A fruit & cheeseboard will pair nicely with the tastiest cocktail in town. Indoor event. $40/pp – Member discounts are available. Reservations required, limited to 65 guests. Book Here!

GARDEN SIDE CHICKEE CHAT

Friday, February 28, 2025, 11am to 12pm.   

Join us as Jack Shealy, president of the Gladesmen Heritage Foundation and Thomas Ockyear from the Museum of the Everglades share some of the untold history and heritage of Florida’s last frontier.  The two will celebrate the legacy and spirit of Collier County pioneers who learned not only how to survive, but how to thrive in the Everglades.  $8/pp – Member discounts are available.  Reservations are required.  Book Here!

CROQUET & CHARDONNAY

Thursday, March 6, 2025, 4pm to 6pm.

Croquet & Chardonnay offers a wonderful opportunity to learn about the history of croquet from staff of the United States Croquet Association of Southwest Florida. Hit a wooden ball with a proper mallet and enjoy some wine along the way.

$40/pp – Member discounts are available. Light refreshments are included. Reservations are required. Book Here!

MEMBER MIXER

Thursday, March 20, 2025, 5pm to 7pm.

Member-only event! Become a member of Naples Historical Society and join fellow history lovers for this FREE event! Light refreshments will be provided. Reservations are required.

Call to reserve your space at 239.261.8164.

GARDEN SIDE CHICKEE CHAT

Friday, March 28, 2025, 11am to 12pm.

Chester & Friends, a wonderful tribute to Naples’ old-timers, will be moderated by Ray Carroll.  This concludes our lecture series season!  $8/pp – Member discounts are available. reservations are required.  Book Here!

 SUMMER AT THE COTTAGE

Saturday, July 12, 2025, 12pm to 4pm.

Bring your family, especially your young ones! Take a self-guided tour of Historic Palm Cottage, play Croquet and Cornhole at your leisure on the Smith Oval Lawn, then cool off with a popsicle under the Chickee. FREE event. Reservations are not required. Please call for information 239.261.8164.

COUNCIL OF LONGTIME FRIENDS

Thursday, October 17, 2024, 4pm to 6pm.

Naples Historical Society invites you to join Naples treasured “Old-Timers”. Share memorable stories of life here “back in the day”. This is a FREE event and refreshments will be served. Reservations are required.  Call the Society to RSVP at 239-261-8164.

CHRISTMAS AT PALM COTTAGE

December 3rd thru 21st, 2024.

Celebrate a wonderful time of the year at the merriest place in Naples, Historic Palm Cottage™, during our annual holiday showcase. Remember to send friends and family to the Cottage during their visits with you! Tours Tuesday thru Saturday, 12 to 4pm, $13pp. Reservations recommended. FREE during evening visits: Thursday, Friday, Saturday 4 to 7pm.

Call for additional information: 239-261-8164 or explore booking options in the following link. Book Here!

CHRISTMAS GALA

Friday, December 6, 2024

The Christmas Gala at Historic Palm Cottage is our once annual fundraiser to support all of the Society’s educational programs and initiatives.

Historic Palm Cottage & The Norris Gardens
Valet, Black-tie.
Limited Seating!

For sponsor or ticket information at 239.261.8164.

PRECIOUS PIX

Saturday, December 14, 2024, 12pm to 4pm.

Get ready for the holidays by making your holiday photos especially meaningful! Staff will be on site to snap photos using your smartphone in a designated location. FREE entrance to The Norris Gardens for Precious Pix; admission to Historic Palm Cottage is not included. No reservations required.