International Museum Day: Free Tours of Historic Palm Cottage

At the corner of 12th Avenue South and Gulfshore Boulevard sits an exquisite example of Naples authentic charm, Historic Palm Cottage™. Under the stewardship of Naples Historical Society, the Palm Cottage™ house museum lets visitors experience the rustic, hand-crafted charm of Old Naples through tours where well-informed docents share unique insights, historic facts and colorful tales about this local architectural gem and the community surrounding it. When no volunteer docents are available, a professionally crafted, self-guided pamphlet will be provided.

The oldest house in Naples (built in 1895) is constructed of tabby mortar, a hand-made concrete consisting of sand, shells and water. This two-story house was built by one of Naples’ founding residents, Walter N. Haldeman, and boasts 3,500 square feet of original and donated artwork, furnishings and tools spanning back over a century.