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Tickets available for documentary movie night

By CAPTIVA ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY 2 min read
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The Captiva Island Historical Society will host a screening of “Secrets and Stories of the Sanibel Lighthouse” on Jan. 24 at 6 p.m. at the Captiva Civic Center, at 11550 Chapin Lane, Captiva.

Created by CIHS documentarian Ken Sneeden and produced by the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village, the film features rarely seen historic photographs, documents and home movies. Learn about the construction history of the lighthouse, as well as the human stories of the lighthouse keepers and other islanders who lived, worked and raised their families on the site.

It covers the connections between the lighthouse and other longtime island institutions, including the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, sea turtle monitoring program, and fishing and lodging businesses. Learn how the lighthouse was ground zero for early efforts to control mosquitoes, see how it participated in the defense of the United States during World War II and more.

Tickets are $15 per person and include snacks and soft drinks.

A cash bar will also be available.

The proceeds will benefit the historical museum to assist with its ongoing hurricane recovery.

The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company is the presenting sponsor for the CIHS season programs.

For more information or tickets, visit http://www.captivaislandhistoricalsociety.org/ or call 239-472-2323.

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IF YOU GO

What

Documentary Movie Night

When

Jan. 24 at 6 p.m.

Where

Captiva Civic Center, 11550 Chapin Lane, Captiva

Details

Tickets are $15