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The Marco Island Historical Society

The birth of the Marco Island Historical Museum campus in 2010 brings to life a long held dream of the Marco Island Historical Society. 

The Society was founded in 1994 and is dedicated to discovery, research, acquisition and preservation of the multi-faceted history of the Marco Island- Goodland region. This museum complex gives the Society a physical place to fulfill their goal of educating and informing the community and visitors of our dynamic heritage.  The museum campus uses a unique motif in its exploration of Marco Island’s history from the life of the Calusa Indians and the pioneer days of the white settlement to what it has become today.

Additionally, within the museum, a traveling exhibit gallery and a museum gift store can be found.  The campus is further enriched by the beautiful Rose History Auditorium (RHA), a multi-functional facility that is available for rent for a variety of private and public functions and celebrations!

To learn more about the mission statement of the Marco Island Historical Society please click here. This will take you to our "About Us" page.

In Celebration of The McKinleys!

Our newly designed website is made possible by the  contribution of a memorial fund collected on behalf of Bill and Maxine McKinley. Susie Bishop (daughter) and Bill McKinley (son) presented the proceeds to the Society in July 2012 and were given a tour of the wonderful new museum facility their parents had helped make possible. Maxine and Bill were very active in the Marco Island Historical Society. They arrived on Marco in 1990 as Snowbirds from Illinois and considered the island a paradise they were fortunate enough to be able to enjoy in their retirement.

We hold a  very special place in our hearts for them. Bill created the society's very first website and it has served us well since the 1990's.  Without Bills' foresight the society may have been sending messages to our members and community via the mail boat that traveled between Naples and Marco during the pioneer times.  Thank you Maxine and Bill. You are missed.