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Tin Lizzies and the Royal Can Opener: The Impact of Tin Can Tourists

Time: 2:00 am til 3:00 pm

Location: Collier County Museum Naples, FL

Description: Tin Lizzies and the Royal Can Opener: The Archaeological and Cultural Impact of Florida’s Tin Can Tourists

With the advent of the Model T- or the “Tin Lizzie, as it was also known –America’s love affair with the road trip was born. Starting in the 1920s, everyday citizens could explore Florida’s out-of-the-way sites and scenery in everything from modified automobiles to sophisticated campers. In response to the new demands, specialized equipment was developed, roadside attractions founded, fraternal groups were founded, and landscapes altered to construct comfortable trailer parks. Come and learn how tin cans and Royal Can Openers helped to shape the Florida we know today.

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