Compass Rose History

07/12/2023

On today's episode of the Navigating History Podcast, Mimi and Andrea take a historic journey with water transportation. From Cypress Gardens to local ties to the Titanic, journey with us as we cruise 🚢 through these adventures in the archives!

Photo credit (1 and 2): Florida Memory
Photo credit (3): Mimi at age 4 at Cypress Gardens.

Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player.

30/11/2023

The latest episode of the Navigating History podcast is out now!

Mimi and Andrea are sharing their favorite magical tourism spots in Florida: Spook Hill and Cassadaga.

Tune in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast player.

Photo credit (1 & 2): FloridaMemory.com

17/04/2023

Our final historic walking tour of the spring is on Saturday!

Join us as we travel back to Sarasota in the 30s and 40s to hear stories about how the community came together during difficult times.

Time travel with us to Sarasota in the1930s-40s as we explore the resilience of our community during the Great Depression and World War II.

16/03/2023

We haven’t quite mastered time travel - yet, but we think this is the next best thing ✨

Join us on Saturday (March 18) and we will take you back to Sarasota in 1926!

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/compass-rose-history-experiences-llc-25386519343?fbclid=IwAR1608K2cUR44pMo9akpDliyJbD3xgDbQe51c8VL2BIcQOrX7Hjl_sp5EJk

21/02/2023

We only have a few more tickets available for our new Sarasota Resilience tour on Saturday (Feb 25)! Grab those last spots and join us as we explore how the Sarasota community came together during the Great Depression and WWII.

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/compass-rose-history-experiences-llc-25386519343

12/01/2023

Over the last few episodes of Navigating History, we have explored fictional characters from history (or those whose stories have strayed far from reality). In this episode, we dive into some of the hard history around John Henry and the actor who went by Iron Eyes Cody.

05/01/2023

Our latest episode of the Navigating History podcast explores the cuddly side of history. 🐻🐶

29/12/2022

Some characters are created as myth and some people created their own myth! On the latest episode of the Navigating History podcast, we explore the legends of Paul, Pecos, and Davy.

22/12/2022

We want YOU to listen to the latest episode of our Navigating History podcast! Fall down the history rabbit hole with us as we begin exploring characters, legends, and myths in American history.

This episode features Uncle Sam, Rosie the Riveter, and… Brother Jonathan!

Also, we are trying out a new format where both of us share research on one topic. Let us know what you think about this style.

19/12/2022

🎁 Does someone on your holiday list love shared experiences and history as much as we do? Then give them the gift of a Compass Rose History walking tour!

In January we are bringing back our popular Sarasota 1926 Tour and adding a new Sarasota Resilience Tour.

Learn more and purchase your tickets here ➡️
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/compass-rose-history-experiences-llc-25386519343

Andrea Knies and Mimi Cirbusova are Co-Owners and Co-Founders of Compass Rose History Experiences. Shortly after meeting in 2015, Mimi overheard Andrea talking about Charles Ringling (which she is often known to do). She decided to give Andrea a set of vintage Ringling Brothers postcards for her bir...

18/11/2022

Did you catch us on this morning?! Thank you to for inviting us to talk about the town of Manatee, its history, and why it continues to be an incredible place for young entrepreneurs.

31/10/2022

Compass Rose History Experiences was featured on CanvasRebel! Read the full interview:

We were lucky to catch up with Andrea Knies and Mimi Cirbusova recently and have shared our conversation below. Alright, Andrea and Mimi thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Is there a historical figure you look up to? Who are they and what lessons or values h...

27/10/2022

Betsy Ross was way more awesome than her legend! Find out how Betsy inspires Mimi and Andrea on the latest episode of the Navigating History podcast.

20/10/2022

The latest episode of our Navigating History podcast begins at Disney Springs which leads to the inspiring story of Bessie Coleman ☁️

📷 Bessie Coleman, Curtiss Field, L.I. 1922 (Cradle of Aviation Museum)

13/10/2022

As you enjoy your morning cup of joe, listen to our latest episode of the Navigating History podcast and learn our theory on the origin of the term ☕️

11/10/2022

On the latest episode of the Navigating History podcast, Mimi tells us about one of her favorite heroines, Carrie Abbe.

06/10/2022

Our epic Nancy Drew image is a few years old, but our love for this sleuth remains! Listen to our recent episode of Navigating History to discover the woman behind the books 📚

22/09/2022

Y’all! Did you miss us?!

We are back with new adventures on the Navigating History podcast ⚓️

12/07/2022

📸 Photographers 📸 Check out this fun opportunity to showcase Manatee County’s gorgeous historic places!

Submit your photo, and it could be featured in our 2023 award-winning County calendar! We are looking for any pictures of an historic place in Manatee County (taken during any year). Email [email protected] by Sunday, July 31.

15/06/2022

Last night, the Historic Preservation Board denied the application for the demolition of the Mira Mar.

Though she is safe for now, the City Commission will have final say.

We will bring you more updates as we can. Thank you to everyone that wrote to the Historic Preservation Board expressing your concerns and wishes.

13/06/2022

We need your help to save the Mira Mar! Tomorrow, June 14, the City of Sarasota Historic Preservation Board will be reviewing an application for demolition of this 1922-23 historic resource.
If you would like to take action to save the Mira Mar, please send emails to the members of the Historic Preservation Board and the City of Sarasota Commissioners. You can find all the details, and our official position here:
https://www.compassrosehistory.com/.../13/save-the-mira-mar/
Thank you to our friends at Canned Ham Vintage for helping to spread the word. Together, let's save history and make history.

13/06/2022

We need your help to save the Mira Mar! Tomorrow, June 14, the City of Sarasota Historic Preservation Board will be reviewing an application for demolition of this 1922-23 historic resource.

If you would like to take action to save the Mira Mar, please send emails to the members of the Historic Preservation Board and the City of Sarasota Commissioners. You can find all the details, and our official position here:
https://www.compassrosehistory.com/2022/06/13/save-the-mira-mar/

Thank you to our friends at Canned Ham Vintage for helping to spread the word. Together, let's save history and make history.

09/06/2022

We sure do love historic buildings ❤️ On the latest episode of Navigating History, we explore the Civic Art of Kress Buildings and their role in Civil Rights protests.

02/06/2022

Anyone else love Carnegie Libraries as much as we do?! ❤️📚Learn about these buildings and their historical significance on the latest episode of our Navigating History podcast.

📸 Bradenton, FL Carnegie Library, Courtesy of Manatee Libraries

26/05/2022

Obviously, Andrea had to stop when she discovered this abandoned historic hotel! Find out what happened next on our latest episode of the Navigating History podcast ⚓️

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovably-local-podcast/id1476700868?i=1000563979587

Historic image courtesy of Florida Memory.

19/05/2022

Today’s the day! On this episode of our Navigating History podcast, Mimi concludes her 3 YEAR search to uncover how Katherine McClellan was involved with the Raid at Harpers Ferry.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovably-local-podcast/id1476700868?i=1000562505018

12/05/2022

On today’s episode of Navigating History, we introduce you to Dr. Thomas Featherstonehaugh who convinced Katherine McClellan to accept a trunk of bodies.

Listen to the entire episode on Apple Podcast or Spotify ⚓️

25/04/2022

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