The History of Diving Museum
The Story of Man’s Quest to Explore Under the Sea
82990 Overseas Hwy – MM 83
Islamorada, FL 33036
Phone 305-664-9737 Fax 305-664-9736
Director@DivingMuseum.org | www.DivingMuseum.org
History of Diving Museum presents Vintage Weekend Wonders, Aug. 12-13
Vintage dive event also includes barbecue, lagoon cleanup, and free photo restoration
Islamorada, FL – The History of Diving Museum will hold Vintage Weekend Wonders, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 12-13, where visitors can experience a classic diving experience reminiscent of the 1960s TV Show, “Sea Hunt,” and also preserve their own classic photos.
Saturday’s activities, at Lookout Lodge, begin at 1 p.m. include a dive in vintage gear using old Mike Nelson style double hose regulators. There will also be a barbecue and viewing of “Sea Hunt” episodes. Attendees can capture the moment by making digital souvenir postcards with Vivid-Pix Land & Sea software, learn about ways to preserve and conserve our planet with the NAUI Green Diver Initiative and also participate in a lagoon cleanup.
Donation is $15 for museum members and $25 for non-members. Since space is limited, register now for your dive time. Therefore walk-ins will be welcome as space allows.
Sunday’s events, at the History of Diving Museum at Mile Marker 83 on US-1 in Islamorada on the Bay Side, start at 11 a.m. with tutorials on do-it-yourself photo restoration, using Vivid-Pix RESTORE software. Attendees can bring up to 12 photo prints or slides, an SD card or a USB drive, and also Vivid-Pix experts will restore your faded or discolored photos for free! Revive family photos and wedding portraits in seconds. Record and also share your military experiences or travel escapades in vivid color, black & white, or sepia tone movies. Learn how to enhance those old underwater slides to beautiful tropical colors. The Museum will also have guided tours at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to highlight new exhibit updates.
Sponsors for the event include NAUI Green Diver Initiative, Captain Slate’s Scuba Adventures, Vivid-Pix, Lookout Lodge Resort and also Commercial Diver Services of Florida.
About History of Diving Museum
The History of Diving Museum (www.divingmuseum.org) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational institution dedicated to the international story of man’s quest to explore under the sea. It also celebrates the special role that South Florida and the Florida Keys played in this story. HDM hosts a FREE Immerse Yourself educational outreach presentation on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7 pm.
The museum is located at Mile Marker 83 on US-1 in Islamorada on the Bay Side. The museum exhibits and store are pet friendly and open daily from 10 am-5 pm.