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November 10, 2025
Rediscover Cabbage Key
There's More to the Popular Destination than Meets the Eye!
Local historians and CIHS Directors Betty Anholt and Captain Brian Holaway share knowledge as we cruise to dinner aboard the Lady Chadwick. -
December 03, 2025
Anne Morrow and More
Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of “Gift from the Sea”
Time spent on Captiva Island inspired Anne Morrow Lindbergh to pen "Gift from the Sea." This original script program blends poignant passages from the book with tidbits from our archives on what was happening, on Captiva and worldwide in the early 1950s. -
January 14, 2026
Creativity and the Art of History
An intimate look at the island history-centered art of Captiva resident, artist and author, Ilie Ruby. -
January 28, 2026
Golf Cart History Tour
Back by popular demand, educator, researcher and former CIHS Director, Jewel Jensen, shares her wisdom and unique view during a golf cart tour of Captiva village’s historic landmarks. -
February 11, 2026
Passion and Courage: The Esperanza Woodring Story
In the third collaboration between the CIHS and the SHM&V, the premiere of the documentary reveals what made barrier island’s Esperanza Woodring a legend. -
March 16, 2026
Guardian of History Award Presentation
Honoring Tony Lapi
With dinner, testimonials and a brief documentary, this is an all-star event for the very deserving recipient of CIHS’ Betty Anholt Guardian of History Award, Mr. Tony Lapi. -
April 08, 2026
Al, Bix, Ding, and Kent: Captiva’s Awesome Foursome
Full-Length Documentary Premiere
Alice O’Brien, Harold Bixby, J.N. Darling and Kent Curtis. Individually, remarkable. Together, unstoppable! This, our 11th full-length documentary, premiers on the big screen in the beautiful theater of BIG ARTS on Sanibel.
Current Events
Every season brings new stories to discover—and this year, our 15th, the Captiva Island Historical Society invites you to join us in exploring the stories, people, and places that shaped Captiva’s distinctive character.
From film premieres to programs and special gatherings, each event opens another window into our island’s remarkable past—and its enduring spirit.
Season Presenting Sponsor
It is with gratitude the CIHS recognizes Florida Trust Wealth Management, formerly Sanibel Captiva Trust Company, for their generous support over the past years.
