Everglades History

Progress continues at the Bank of Everglades Building with the exterior staircase and second-floor balcony now complete, plus French door openings now visible.

Federal fishing restrictions squeezed Everglades City for decades before the drug trade ever arrived. Desperation and geography did the rest.

Come Celebrate the 98th anniversary of the Tamiami Trail with a free, family-friendly community event at the Museum of the Everglades featuring music, history, and laundry cart races.

Established in 1906 by the visionary Ted Smallwood, this historic site, nestled in the heart of the Everglades, stands as a living testament to the pioneers who shaped our community.

Locals from Everglades City and Chokoloskee speak publicly about the smuggling era for the first time in the new documentary Outlaws of the Everglades.

Construction continues on the historic Bank of Everglades Building as foundation work progresses, with new concrete slabs installed and Phase I of the rehabilitation project nearing completion.

Celebrate Barron Collier’s birthday with art, music, and laundry cart races at the Grapefruit Gathering & Art Fair on March 21, 2026.

Explore ESHP’s newly searchable online library featuring South Florida history, culture, and environment, with hundreds of books available now and more being added.