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MISSION OF THE BONITA SPRINGS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
To preserve, protect, and promote the Historic McSwain Home Museum and Gardens and the history of Bonita Springs.
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“What I stand for is what I stand on.” — Wendell Berry
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WHO WE ARE
The Bonita Springs Historical Society was formed in 1984 by a dedicated group of individuals who shared an
interest in discovering and preserving the unique heritage of the area. The Society strives to build enthusiasm about Bonita Springs and to share historical knowledge with the community. We meet and the public
is welcome to visit at the Society's historic house, located at 27451 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. Our programs are ambitious, encompassing programs with local authors, professors, historians, notables in local history and related fields, and exploring the vast history of Southwest Florida.
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CURRENT FOCUS
The Bonita Springs Historical Society is actively focused on:
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Preservation and long term care of the Historic McSwain Home, Museum and Gardens
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Expansion of educational programming and community engagement
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Strengthening it's role as a historical resource and community gathering space
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Relocation of the Historic McSwain Home to a property owned by McSwain family descendants
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protecting and preserving the home in a manner that honors its legacy and extends its historic integrity for generations to come
COMMUNITY IMPACT
The Historic McSwain Home Museum and Gardens:
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Serves residents, visitors, and local organizations
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Provides educational programming and historical interpretation
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Offers a unique outdoor environment for community connection
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Preserves local history in a tangible and accessible way
LOOKING AHEAD
The Bonita Springs Historical Society is committed to responsible stewardship and long term preservation.
As the community evolves, the organization continues to advocate for the protection of historically
significant spaces and the role they play in maintaining the identity of Bonita Springs.
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CONTACT
Bonita Springs Historical Society
Historic McSwain Home Museum and Gardens
info@bonitaspringshistoricalsociety.org
Preserve Protect Promote
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Bonita Springs Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Organizational information available upon request
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Without You, There Is No Us
Without our community partnerships, corporate sponsors, donors and, most importantly, our members, the Bonita Springs Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, would not exist. Every gift helps us preserve, protect and promote the Historic McSwain Home and the history of Bonita Springs.
