Rising and Falling Waters: A History of the Calusa
Wed, Apr 30
|Historic McSwain Home - Museum & Gardens
Journey back to 1500s Florida and explore the rise and fall of the Calusa—one of the most influential Indigenous civilizations in Southwest Florida.
Time & Location
Apr 30, 2025, 12:30 PM
Historic McSwain Home - Museum & Gardens, 27451 Old 41 Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA
About the event
Let’s travel back in time to when the Calusa ruled South Florida.
In the 1500s, if you lived in the southern half of Florida, you likely would have either lived in a Calusa town, a town allied to the Calusa, or a town that paid tribute to the Calusa. But how did the Calusa become so powerful, and were they always powerful?
This talk blends the cultural and environmental history of Southwest Florida during the Calusa period. Learn about who the Calusa were, their rises and falls, and how they and the environment influenced one another.
Presented by the Mound House.
Come hungry—lunch is included!
Tickets
General Admission
General Admissions includes lunch (Hot Dogs) & a beverage.
From $10.00 to $15.00
$10.00
+$0.25 ticket service fee
$15.00
+$0.38 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00