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"The history of Clewiston is as rich as the soil she sets on. As vast as the big lake she stands beside." 

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Museum After Hours Program: Michael J. Touglas and "Florida and the Untold Story of the Cuban Missile Crisis"

Thursday, January 22, 2026
Museum Opens: 6:00 PM
Program: 7:00 PM
FREE

In this presentation based on the book Above and Beyond, New York Times bestselling author Michael Tougias chronicles the thirteen harrowing days of the Cuban Missile Crisis and outlines the steps President Kennedy made to reach a decision on a course of action. Special emphasis is given to the heroes of the crisis: the U-2 pilots that flew from Orlando to Cuba to secure proof of nuclear missiles.

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Location:

109 Central Avenue
Clewiston, FL 33440

Admission Prices:
Adults: $10
Seniors: $8
Children/Students: $5
Group Rate: $5

Hours:

Monday - Friday: 9 am - 4 pm

Saturday: See "Visit Us" tab for Saturday visitation information.

Closed Sundays

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Contact:

863-983-2870

director@clewistonmuseum.org

 

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