Smallwood Store

Ted Smallwood and Chief Charlie Tigertail, circa 1928

Situated on the western edge of the Everglades in what is called 'Florida's Last Frontier,' this historic 1906 Indian trading post features displays of original remaining stock, machinery, furs & hides, and examples of items that the local Indians traded. The store, which remained open and active until 1982, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Recently re-opened by Smallwood's granddaughter as a museum, the store now serves as a time capsule of Florida pioneer history. The center section of the building remains as original owner Ted Smallwood would have known it, while the hide room has been turned into exhibit space; an on-site gift shop offers authentic Seminole crafts for sale.

The museum/store is located off Hwy 29 to Everglades City on Chokoloskee Island, part of Florida's 10,000 Islands chain. Open daily December 1-May 1; Friday-Tuesday, May 2-November 30.

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• Don't miss visiting one of the oldest buildings in Southwest Florida
• Established 1906 by Ted Smallwood to trade with the Seminole Indians
• Restored by his granddaughter, Lynn McMillin, as a museum in the 1980s
• Listed with the National Register of Historic Places
• This is where the "Killing of Mister Watson" took place
• See Totch Brown's gator-hunting equipment
• Spectacular view of Chokoloskee Bay

THE SMALLWOOD STORE
Chokoloskee, Florida
(941) 695-2989

Museum Hours:

• Dec 1 - May 1, 7 days per week, 10:00am - 5:00pm

• May 2 - Nov 30, Friday - Tuesday, 10:00am - 4:00pm (closed Wed-Thurs)

Accessible to the handicapped.

Admission: Donations appreciated

http://www.evergladespark.com/smallwood.htm

(239) 695-2989

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