The Sanibel Historical Museum and Village presents Getting to Know Island Bees with guest speaker Brad MacKenzie on Monday, February 3rd at noon at Shore Haven Welcome Center located The Sanibel Historical Museum and Village.

Brad MacKenzie is the owner of Sanibel Honey. Beekeeper Brad has worked on Sanibel and Captiva for the past five years to preserve our beautiful and diverse ecosystems. Through the challenge of three major hurricanes, he has rescued, removed, and relocated bees to their forever homes on protected land. Sanibel Honey is a native, natural, varietal honey made from Sanibel and Captiva flora by local bees.

This event is FREE and open to the public. Parking is also free.

The Sanibel Historical Museum & Village is open Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm with last admission at 3:00 pm. Admission is $15.00 for adults aged 19 and over; Youth age 18 and under are FREE.

Annual Memberships are available with levels beginning at $40. Member benefits include free admittance of site visits.

The Village Gift Shop in Shore Haven is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Admission is not required to visit the Shop.

Founded in 1984, the Village is excited to welcome visitors during its 41st year of preserving, sharing, and celebrating Sanibel’s history. The tour experience includes an orientation video and eight historic buildings displaying numerous artifacts telling engaging stories. Much of the site is handicap accessible. The Rutland House remains closed post-Hurricane Ian.

The Village is located on Sanibel Island at 950 Dunlop Road (next to Big Arts) and parking is free.

The Sanibel Historical Museum and Village operates as a non-profit organization.

Visit the Village’s website for more information: www.sanibelmuseum.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for upcoming events and programs.