Exhibits
Battle of the Paddle: The Great Dock Canoe Race
May 9, 2026 - August 29, 2026
Naples Depot Museum
What started as a celebration of the "end of season" transformed into an almost fifty-year-old tradition to pay homage to the locals of Naples, Florida. Explore the many themes and awards that captivated participants and onlookers of the Great Dock Canoe Races. Also learn how and where the races operate today!
American Spirit, American Dream (America 250) Exhibit
June 27, 2026 – October 3, 2026
Museum of the Everglades
Every year Museum of the Everglades collaborates with our local school – one of the last two K-12 public schools on a single campus in the state of Florida – to create an exhibit that celebrates a specific aspect of this unique community. Students submit artwork, photos, videos, stories, interviews and more to help us share a part of the character and history of the area with visitors from around the world. A contest with cash prizes is held with a variety of categories open to currently enrolled students of all ages.
This year we have invited them to join us in celebrating America 250 by sharing what the American Spirit means to them and how their lives and those of their families and friends connect them to the two and a half century-long tradition of pursuing the American Dream.
The exhibit will be augmented with historic information and established traditional stories that provide context for the creative responses the students have submitted.
America the Beautiful by Clyde Butcher
March 31, 2026 – July 11, 2026
Marco Island Historical Museum
As part of the America 250 celebration, we are proud to exhibit Clyde Butcher’s America the Beautiful. Known for his powerful black-and-white, large-scale photography, Butcher captures the awe-inspiring landscapes of America’s National Parks—some of our nation’s greatest natural treasures. His work invites viewers to experience the majesty, serenity, and enduring significance of these iconic places.
SELF DOCUMENTED: Community Memory & Lived Experience Art Exhibition
July 7, 2026- October 24, 2026
Immokalee Pioneer Museum
A community exhibition centered on storytelling, memory, and lived experiences within the immigrant community of Immokalee and neighboring communities.