Southwest Florida Historical Society

The Objectives of the Society are:

To discover, collect and preserve original and source documents, maps and photographs pertaining to the history of Southwest Florida. To promote historical research and to preserve and perpetuate historical sites.


To bring together those interested in the history of this area; to promote and stimulate public interest and appreciation of the history of this area; and to further the preservation and knowledge of Southwest Florida's past.


The Historical Society Research Center is located on Alliance of the Arts grounds
at the Southeast corner of McGregor Blvd. and Colonial Blvd.