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January 25, 2020
CIHS Launches Historic Landmarks Walking Tour
On same Saturday morning, January 25, 2020 the Captiva Island Historical Society held the ceremonial ribbon-cutting of its recently refurbished History Gallery, its self-guided Walking Tour of Captiva Island Historic Landmarks was also introduced. -
January 13, 2020
CIHS Honors Island Historian Betty Anholt
On Monday, January 13th, the CIHS celebrated the many contributions and published works of the island’s remarkable historian, Betty Anholt. Nearly 100 guests gathered at the Captiva Island Yacht Club to celebrate the first Guardian of History Award, named the Betty Anholt Guardian of History Award, in honor of its first recipient. -
November 19, 2019
CIHS Celebrates Historic ‘Tween Waters Inn
On November 18 the Captiva Island Historical Society revived he Spirit of 'Tween Waters Inn's Dottie Price Wakefield to celebrate a historic treasure of Captiva, ‘Tween Waters Inn. -
October 27, 2019
Tony Lapi Joins CIHS Board
The Captiva Island Historical Society is pleased to welcome Tony Lapi to our Board of Directors. -
October 01, 2019
Jenny Clark-King Joins CIHS as Board Assistant
The Captiva Island Historical Society is pleased to announce Jenny Clark-King as the new Assistant to the Board of Directors, replacing Melissa Laskos, who retired after a two-year term of service. -
March 23, 2019
CIHS Recognizes Iconic Captiva Mailbox
Friday, March 22, 2019 the Captiva Island Historical Society paid tribute to the special and unique mailbox that’s been a part of the island’s colorful personality for the past two decades. -
December 13, 2018
Ginny Reiss Joins CIHS Board
The Captiva Island Historical Society is delighted to welcome Ginny Reiss to its Board of Directors, where she will have the opportunity to share her extensive educational experience as a Ginny Reiss Historical Society, mentor and program developer in both Colorado and Ohio school systems.