Islamorada, FL - Join us at the museum for a viewing of the new television show Treasure Divers, featuring local favorites Carl "Fizz" Fismer and Captain Gary Mace. The Treasure Divers series recently aired in the northern and Midwest markets and on the Dish network. The Treasure Divers series follows the exploits of renowned treasure diver, Carl "Fizz" Fismer and Captain Gary Mace of Conch Republic Divers in Tavernier. Fismer learned the business from the late, great Art "Silver Bar" McKee who discovered the 1733 Spanish Plate Fleet during the dawn of modern day treasure salvage. In the 1733 Challenge episode, Fizz visits the museum and explores various shipwrecks from the golden age of the Spanish Main. For over 300 years the Spanish treasure fleets sailed by the island chain of the Florida Keys and many galleons were lost to hurricanes. Most of the episodes were filmed in the Upper Keys; drawing awareness to the area as a cultural heritage destination for divers. Captain Fizz and Captain Gary Mace will be on hand to discuss the project and answer your questions. SUNSET CINEMA is a monthly (last Saturday of the month) community program open to the public. The Sunset Cinema features will be relevant diving topics including movies from popular culture and documentaries. Upcoming features will include: The Guererro Project, The SS Republic 1853-1865 Beneath the 12 Mile Reef, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Wake of the Red Witch....and more! For details contact the museum at 305-664-9737.

WHERE: History of Diving Museum
82990 Overseas Highway
at MM 83 in Islamorada, Florida

WHEN: Saturday, October 27th at 5:00pm

**ALSO THIS MONTH...Volunteer Open House at the History of Diving Museum

October 20th from 10:00am-Noon Islamorada** - Volunteering is good karma and a great way to give back to the community! If you have some time to give, head down to the museum on Saturday, October 20th between 10:00am and noon for a volunteer open house and orientation! Volunteer opportunities include:

• Docents
• Educators
• Guest Services
• Researchers
• Exhibit Care
• Marketing
  Volunteer opportunities will be explained and applications will be available. Volunteer applications are also available on-line at www.DivingMuseum.org/volunteer.htm. The Diving Museum volunteer might conduct guided tours, help out in the museum store or even conserve and accession artifacts! Join the team and be a part of history in the making - Dive into history at the History of Diving Museum. For further information, call the friendly crew at the museum at 305-664-9737 or e-mail them at [email protected]

WHERE: History of Diving Museum
82990 Overseas Highway
at MM 83 in Islamorada, Florida

WHEN: Saturday, October 20th from 10:00am - NOON

For further information contact the museum at 305-664-9737 or visit the website at www.DivingMuseum.org.

_ABOUT THE HISTORY OF DIVING MUSEUM

The Florida Keys History of Diving Museum is a not-for-profit (501c3) educational institution focused on the story of Man's Quest to Explore Under the Sea.

The Museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving, displaying and interpreting artifacts, antiques, books, documents, photographs and oral history relative to the History of Diving. We tell the international story of man's attempts to explore, understand and venture under the sea. We also celebrate the special role that South Florida and the Florida Keys played in this untold story.

The Museum's artifacts have been provided through the generous support of its Founders, Drs. Joe and Sally Bauer, who hold the world's largest collection of historic diving equipment and research documents._