Photo: Jeane and Irving Eyster with Captain Don Gurgiolo in 1953. Irving's parents and brother standing. The Matecumbe Historical Trust will hold a free presentation on Tuesday, April 28th at the Islamorada Public Library starting at 6 pm. Tammie Gurgiolo talk about how Islamorada became the Sportfishing Capital of the World and who paved the […]
This presentation highlights notable events and individuals who weave together the history in and around Homestead. Homestead was born among the pine trees of South Florida and quickly became a city. From the simple act of how the name “stuck” to decades of ordinary life touched by tragedy and change, enjoy a range of […]
The Matecumbe Historical Trust will hold their annual Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 25th starting at 9am at the Islamorada Hurricane Monument, mile marker 81.8 Overseas Highway. The program will start with an introduction, followed by the invocation, Presentation of Colors, Pledge of Allegiance, the National Anthem, guest speaker Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez, Presentation, […]
