Upcoming Events

This audio-visual lecture explores the origins of World War I, which began in the Balkans and quickly escalated to a global scale.

Join us for a viewing of the miniseries documentary, “Gospel.”  A different episode will be shown on each of the four event nights. “Gospel” is hosted by scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and explores the history of Black spirituality.

This month, we'll explore some of the most interesting lesser-known, off-the-beaten-path locations across Florida, featuring both the historical and the downright unusual.

King of France from the age of four, Louis grew to epitomize the image of absolute monarchy in the 17th century. His creation -  the magnificent palace of Versailles and its brilliant, glamorous attendant court – became the envy of Europe.

Actress Sheryl Faye will portray Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Sheryl Faye brings stories of historical women to life in a unique and memorable way. 

Our seminar will look at the naming traditions of Germans, particularly the first and middle names during the 18th and 19th centuries. We will discuss the baptismal name versus the given name for the types of records that researchers can find.

From local swimming spot, to roadside attraction, to state park - the only constant at Weeki Wachee Springs over its 75 year history is the mermaid performances.

From local swimming spot to roadside attraction to Florida state park, the only constant at Weeki Wachee Springs over its 75 year history is the mermaid performances.

This is the story of the most famous artist in the last 120 years.

Join us for a viewing of the miniseries documentary, “Gospel.”  A different episode will be shown on each of the four event nights. “Gospel” is hosted by scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and explores the history of Black spirituality.

From local swimming spot to roadside attraction to state park, the only constant at Weeki Wachee Springs over its 75 year history is the mermaid performances.

In the 1890s, a group of religious utopians settled Estero, Florida. Called the Koreshans, they were led by Cyrus Teed, a doctor of eclectic medicine.

Join us for an exciting audio-visual presentation of the 1920s in America. Learn about the era of prohibition, bootleggers, jazz, flappers, speakeasies, automobiles, literature, sports, film, radio, and more.   

The Calusa were called “the fierce people” partly because they held off Spanish domination for almost 200 years, but is the nickname warranted?

We are pleased to offer Great Decisions - America’s largest discussion program on world affairs.  This 8-part series is created by the Foreign Policy Association whose mission is to serve as a catalyst for developing awareness, understanding,

Join us for the second installment of the Stalingrad Trilogy.

Join us for a viewing of the miniseries documentary,  "Making Black America: Through the Grapevine". A different episode will be shown on each of the four event nights. The documentary is hosted by scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Take me out to the ballgame! As we approach the 100th Anniversary of Spring Training in Lee County, learn how it all began with local historian Glenn Miller. 

Before World War I, twenty-five US states published at least one German-language newspaper. Our seminar will discuss where to find these numerous publications and how to use them to discover your German American ancestors.

King Edward VIII relinquished the English throne and left his country to marry Wallis Simpson, an American divorcee. Forbidden to enter England, they spent their lives in exile. Surely this a love story for the ages! But was it?

We are pleased to offer Great Decisions - America’s largest discussion program on world affairs.  This 8-part series is created by the Foreign Policy Association whose mission is to serve as a catalyst for developing awareness, understanding,