Deb Gleason shows photos of old Sanibel during her Twilight Talk at

FOR INFORMATION
Emilie Alfino, Museum Manager
472-4648 museum; 357-1644 home
HISTORICAL VILLAGE WRAPS UP TWILIGHT TALKS FOR THE SEASON
May 7, 2014 – The Sanibel Historical Village held five Twilight Talks this season, with
a special daytime talk added on Lighthouse Day.
Deb Gleason shows photos of old Sanibel during her Twilight Talk at the Historical Village
Finishing up the season was Deb Gleason speaking about the Sanibel Ladies of the
’50s and ’60s. Gleason is chair of the city’s Historic Preservation Committee and has
lived on Sanibel almost all her life. With plenty of photographs, Gleason told stories
of Sanibel’s past, focusing on the women who made it possible. The audience was
treated to stories of Esperanza Woodring, Daisy Mayer, Elinor Dormer, Pauline
Bailey, Adelaide Bailey, and many more.
Jeff Lysiak of The Island Sun contributed lighthouse information from his extensive research
The museum also hosted Jeff Lysiak of
The Island Sun, who gave an afternoon
presentation on Lighthouse Day. Lysiak
wrote extensively about the history of
the lighthouse and its refurbishing, a
costly and complicated job that took
some time to finish. His articles,
beautifully enlarged and put on poster
board, were donated to the museum by
The Island Sun and are currently on
display in The Schoolhouse for White
Children.
The evening Twilight Talk speaker was author and
lighthouse expert Charles LeBuff. LeBuff lived on
Sanibel for 47 years, during which time he
completed a 32-year career as a wildlife technician
with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, retiring in
1990. During his federal tenure, he and his family
lived at the Sanibel Lighthouse for nearly 22 years.
He was the last lighthouse resident to be assigned
to work on the still functioning historic landmark.
LeBuff brought stories, expertise and memories to
a packed house at the old schoolhouse in the
village.
Village board member Alan Lessak, who heads the
Twilight Talk committee, is already at work lining up
speakers for next season.
Charles LeBuff, veteran lighthouse expert, gave the last
talk of the season
Learn more at the Sanibel Historical Museum and
Village open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A full guided
tour takes place at 10:30 a.m. at no additional charge and depending on the
availability of a docent. The museum closes for the summer after August 2 and reopens November 5. The Sanibel Historical Village is located at 950 Dunlop Road
(next to BIG ARTS) and there is handicap access to all buildings. Admission is $10
for adults (18 and over). Members and children are free. For more information, call
472-4648 during museum hours or visit www.sanibelmuseum.org.

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