The History of Diving Museum will hold a holiday evening with “Merry Divemas” and “Immerse Yourself!” on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 5:30 p.m.,
The event includes photos with Santa, snow cones, cookie decorating, holiday crafts and a holiday-themed scavenger hunt through the exhibits, which will have extended hours. “Merry Divemas” is a free community event and does not require a reservation, while exhibit tickets and snow cones are available for purchase. The last exhibit admission will be at 6:20 p.m., with the event wrapping up by 6:45 p.m. to prepare for the “Immerse Yourself” lecture.
Elena Muratori, park services specialist at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, will give a talk on the journey of the Christ of the Deep at 7 p.m. Muratori will share the tale of the iconic statue’s creation, as well as its travels from Italy to its final resting spot off the coast of Key Largo. Learn about the difference between Christ of the Abyss and Christ of the Deep, and how this symbol of John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park became a part of the undersea world and local community.
Muratori has worked with the Florida Parks Services for more than 25 years at a number of state parks. Her Keys community activities have included steering Pennekamp’s 50th birthday celebration and advising Coral Shores High School’s Student Peace Alliance, supporting students to get Monroe County parks designated as “peace parks” with plaques.
Those interested in attending the “Immerse Yourself” lecture in-person may reserve a seat by calling the museum at 305-664-9737 or emailing programs@divingmuseum.org. For those unable to attend in-person, DivingMuseum.org will include a virtual Zoom link. This session will also be recorded and posted to the HDM YouTube channel. This month’s Immerse Yourself sponsor is Trident Surface Supplied Diving.
