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We are the guardians of a rich and vibrant past. From the simple elegance of the Palm Cottage™ house museum (built in 1895) to the peaceful ambiance of The Norris Gardens, we offer Naples’ most unique historical experience. The Palm Cottage house museum, treasured symbol of Naples history and heritage is listed on the National Register for Historic Places, and is proudly maintained by the Naples Historical Society. Take a step back in time strolling through one of our Gardens, like our Shade Garden, or by taking a Walking Tour of the Naples Historic District, or just touring the Palm Cottage™ house museum…any tour will give you a glimpse into the fascinating history and heritage of Naples. Once you’ve experienced the charm and elegance of authentic Naples, we’re confident you’ll want join us in our mission.Our members and donors share a singular passion to “Preserve Our Past for the Future”. Naples Historical Society accomplishes our mission through several preservation initiatives, including our respected docent-guided tours of the house-turned museum, tours of the adjacent garden area, The Norris Gardens at Palm Cottage, and tours of the Naples Historic District, as well as our children's education program, Pupils at Palm Cottage, and our boldest preservation initiative yet, the much-anticipated oral history project, Naples Oral Histories: If These Walls Could Talk! Additional program support includes our acclaimed speaker's bureau, Talk of the Town!, and our substantial archival projects and photo archives, which can make a wonderful photo gallery addition to any home our business. Whether you are a history buff or a preservation-minded individual, or whether you just need to know more about Naples, take a step back in time and learn about Naples rich and vibrant past through one of our tours. They're perfect for family, friends and our northern guests alike!
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A local 501c3 not-for-profit organization that receives no government funding and relies solely on donations from good people like you. Naples Historical Society sincerely thanks CI Interactive for their website design and marketing.