Collier County Heritage Trail

• In the Spring of 2009 we completed and submitted a proposal to the Florida Department of Transportation to request to begin the designation process of The Collier County Heritage Trail.
• In the Summer of 2009 we completed a request for assistance from the Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program provided through the National Park Service.
• We are currently working on two policies with the Rural Land Stewardship Committee and the City Heritage Trail is in process.

Proposed Amendment to the Rural Lands Stewardship Overlay to promote and safeguard cultural heritage or archaeological resources

11-10-2008

Policy 4.22

When historic or cultural resources are identified within the RLSA through the SRA designation process, the applicant in conjunction with the Florida Division of State and Historic Resources will assess the historic or cultural significance and explore the educational and public awareness opportunities regarding significant resources.

Policy 5.7

When historic or cultural resources are identified within the RLSA, the applicant in conjunction with the Florida Division of State and Historic Resources will assess the historic or cultural significance and explore the educational and public awareness opportunities regarding significant resources.  

May 8, 1923 the great county of Collier was birthed.  At the 2009 Proclomation reading, founding families before 1923 and representative of the Collier families attened.  Lavern Norris Gayor (far left), Co- Founder of Naples Backyard History, represented the City of Naples.  

Interpretation of our local culture is important both economically and socially.  It was made abundantly clear that our intention was never to intrude upon property right of citizens. It was made abundantly clear that our history must never be forgotten and that synchronized proactive steps need to happen to ensure that the true magic of the place we call home is never lost or worse - rewritten.

    Why a Cultural - Heritage Trail is Important

See the photo below and you will see some of the early pioneers and their family members. 

This historic photo is the 1st ever of its kind; a group photo in honor of the 20th anniversary of the  Oldtimers group.

A special thank you to Old Timer Ernie  Mocizk for underwritting the photo

This photo is not for sale to the general public.  It is listed here solely for your viewing pleasure.

All righs reserved for this photograph. 

No copying/reproduction rights without expressed written consent from Ernie Mocizk and Dr. Lois A Bolin.

  

The educational arm of Naples Cultural Landscape* is Naples Backyard History (NBYH)

NBYH has establsihed a Mini-Museum for your viewing pleasure at 1300 3rd Street South in the historic district of Old Naples. This tribute to the pioneering families of our area is  made possible by Joan Fleischmann Tobin and Lavern Norris Gaynor. 

Come and sit a spell with family and friends.

The Naples Backyard History Mini-Musuem is Open: 

Mon - Fri   10 AM -  5 PM

3rd thurs   'til 8:30 PM         

Saturday    noon -    4 PM            (also evenings by appointment)

Sunday     by appointment

www.naplesbackyardhsitory,org

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Art Ullman's Aerial Exhibit

Thursdays 5 - 9 PM

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