Naples Historical Society's Historic Palm Cottage

Naples Historical Society's Historic Palm Cottage Naples Historical Society is the central voice of Naples history. Palm Cottage™ museum tours and both community & member events year-round.

Come visit the oldest house in Naples, Florida! History is fascinating! There are many ways to get involved with the Society: join as a member, volunteer your time, and attend events. Naples Historical Society is committed to doing our part to inform, inspire and involve our friends, neighbors, and visitors with our local history. Knowing about local history holds tremendous value, especially in

a city like Naples. The Society’s flagship asset is also its Educational Headquarters — Historic Palm Cottage™. This 3,500 sq ft house-turned museum (which is Naples oldest house , built in 1895) is listed as a Landmark in the National Register of Historic Places (listed in 1982). The Cottage serves as the portal to Naples history and is enjoyed by tens of thousands of children, residents and visitors alike every year. All of our educational programs and events are held at Historic Palm Cottage: 137 12th Avenue South.

Smith Exhibit Hall, a new interactive historical museum, is opening today to the public at 12pm! Come visit for FREE tod...
02/07/2025

Smith Exhibit Hall, a new interactive historical museum, is opening today to the public at 12pm! Come visit for FREE today 2/7 or tomorrow 2/8 from 12pm to 4pm. Entrance thru Historic Palm Cottage located at 137 12th Avenue South.

Please join Naples Historical Society’s celebration of the GRAND OPENING of Smith Exhibit Hall tomorrow, February 7th. F...
02/06/2025

Please join Naples Historical Society’s celebration of the GRAND OPENING of Smith Exhibit Hall tomorrow, February 7th. FREE entry to this interactive historical museum, February 7th & 8th from 12pm to 4pm. Must enter at Historic Palm Cottage.

The Society is looking forward to our "Garden Side Chickee Chat" tomorrow! Todd Turrell, an accomplished ocean engineer ...
01/30/2025

The Society is looking forward to our "Garden Side Chickee Chat" tomorrow! Todd Turrell, an accomplished ocean engineer with a passion for history and coastal developments, is at the forefront of the reconstruction of the iconic Naples Pier and will be our guest speaker for this Chat! Call 239.261.8164 for a reservation!

Soon visitors from all fifty states and almost twenty countries will engage with a sensory multimedia mix of displays an...
01/28/2025

Soon visitors from all fifty states and almost twenty countries will engage with a sensory multimedia mix of displays and be able to listen to oral histories in this new historical museum. Smith Exhibit Hall, adjacent to Historic Palm Cottage, will be open to the public! 2/7 & 2/8 from 12pm to 4pm. FREE entry, enter through Historic Palm Cottage!

What is the Smith Exhibit Hall? Smith Exhibit Hall, adjacent to Historic Palm Cottage, is a new interactive historical m...
01/23/2025

What is the Smith Exhibit Hall? Smith Exhibit Hall, adjacent to Historic Palm Cottage, is a new interactive historical museum that showcases educational exhibits and promises to be enjoyable for all ages. Grand Opening February 7th & 8th from 12pm to 4pm. FREE entry, must enter through Palm Cottage!

Mark your calendar for 2/7 & 2/8 from 12pm to 4pm for the Grand Opening of Smith Exhibit Hall, an interactive historical...
01/21/2025

Mark your calendar for 2/7 & 2/8 from 12pm to 4pm for the Grand Opening of Smith Exhibit Hall, an interactive historical museum, adjacent to Historic Palm Cottage! FREE entry, must enter at Historic Palm Cottage.

The Smith Exhibit Hall, adjacent to Historic Palm Cottage, is almost ready to open to the public! Mark your calendar for...
01/16/2025

The Smith Exhibit Hall, adjacent to Historic Palm Cottage, is almost ready to open to the public! Mark your calendar for 2/7 & 2/8 from 12pm to 4pm. FREE entry during this Grand Opening weekend, must enter at Historic Palm Cottage!

Look for our display when visiting Collier County Public Library on Orange Blossom Drive!
01/10/2025

Look for our display when visiting Collier County Public Library on Orange Blossom Drive!

Thanks to our Volunteers! If you are interested in becoming a part of the volunteer family at The Society and attending ...
01/07/2025

Thanks to our Volunteers! If you are interested in becoming a part of the volunteer family at The Society and attending the next Volunteer Reception, please call 239.261.8164.

Happy New Year from Naples Historical Society!
01/01/2025

Happy New Year from Naples Historical Society!

Naples Historical Society will be closed for tours from 12/24 to 12/28. We re-open for tours Tuesday, 12/31, closed on W...
12/24/2024

Naples Historical Society will be closed for tours from 12/24 to 12/28. We re-open for tours Tuesday, 12/31, closed on Wednesday, 1/1/25 and then re-open Thursday, 1/2/25.

Happy Holidays!

Don't miss "Christmas at Palm Cottage"! Tonight 12/19 thru Saturday 12/21 from 4pm to 7pm, is your last chance to see th...
12/19/2024

Don't miss "Christmas at Palm Cottage"! Tonight 12/19 thru Saturday 12/21 from 4pm to 7pm, is your last chance to see the lights at night this holiday season! Reservations are not needed at night.

Don't miss "Christmas at Palm Cottage"! This coming weekend, Thursday the 19th thru Saturday the 21st from 4pm to 7pm, i...
12/17/2024

Don't miss "Christmas at Palm Cottage"! This coming weekend, Thursday the 19th thru Saturday the 21st from 4pm to 7pm, is your last chance to see the lights at night this holiday season! Reservations are not needed at night.

"Christmas at The Cottage- Celebrating and Preserving the Oldest Home in Naples" featuring Stephanie and Richard Prebish...
12/10/2024

"Christmas at The Cottage- Celebrating and Preserving the Oldest Home in Naples" featuring Stephanie and Richard Prebish in this month's Naples Illustrated issue!

Historic Palm Cottage is closed this evening for a private event! The Christmas Gala!
12/06/2024

Historic Palm Cottage is closed this evening for a private event! The Christmas Gala!

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137 12th Avenue S
Naples, FL
34102

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