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By Alice Rolston, Curatorial Assistant The Koreshan Unity was a religious utopian community in the late 19th to early 20th cen..
By Alice Rolston, Curatorial Assistant The original location for the fort that would become Fort Myers was selected due to its ..
By Karen M. Maxwell, Horticulture Programs Coordinator and Horticultural Specialist Like our Lychees, the Wax-Jambu is a heavil..
Without the support of sponsors, it would not be possible to offer educational programs that are cutting edge, while remaining acc..
By Karen M. Maxwell, Horticulture Programs Coordinator and Horticultural Specialist Most people who visit Edison and Ford Wint..
Turning Wax into Diamonds: The Edison Diamond Disc Manufacturing Process (1920-1929) by Robert Warren Apple, PhD Musicology Ar..
FORT MYERS, Fla. (September 25, 2023) -- Edison and Ford Winter Estates offers school break camps for students in kindergarten th..
By Alexandria Edwards, Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator Marjory Stoneman Douglas was an activist and pioneer woma..
By Matt Andres, Curatorial Registrar “Thomas Edison invented cement?,” quipped a bemused visitor standing amongst his breth..
By Timothy Snyder, Lead Historian Thomas and Mina Edison gave the City of Fort Myers an identity that shaped the socio-economic..
Many people know Florida for its beautiful blue skies, warm sunshine and pristine beaches, but this area is so much more than that..
By Alexandria Edwards, Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator On October 19, 1841, a major hurricane hit Fort Harvie and Fo..
By Karen Maxwell, Horticulture Programs Coordinator and Horticulture Specialist With the summer heat, most Floridians are look..
By Lisa Wilson, Marketing and PR Director As the temperature heats up, more and more butterflies show up in gardens across Sout..
By Karen M. Maxwell, Horticultural Specialist & Horticulture Programs Coordinator The Hong Kong Orchid tree is among many peopl..
By Karen Maxwell, Horticultural Specialist Did you know that Thomas Edison kept a “Best in My Index” list of plants during..
By Karen Maxwell, Horticultural Specialist For most of her life, Mina Miller Edison may have enjoyed her July 6 birthdays on th..
By Karen Maxwell, Horticultural Specialist In June, nature opens her jewel box in Southwest Florida. Among the extraordinary co..
By Karen Maxwell, Horticultural Specialist Old-time television aficionados may remember the tagline “Goodnight Mrs. Calabash,..
By Karen Maxwell, Horticultural Specialist A popular component of holiday décor, the sight of an amaryllis bulb in full bloom..
By Karen Maxwell, Horticultural Specialist Upon introduction to the New World, oranges became an important symbol of Christmas ..
By Karen Maxwell, Horticultural Specialist My grandparents were gardeners of necessity. This occurs to me as I have spent nearl..
By Karen Maxwell, Horticultural Specialist If I say, “Ixora,” what are you picturing? Today, we’ll explore how much more ..
By Karen Maxwell, Horticultural Specialist On a recent evening, just after sunset, as the crepuscular creatures were venturing ..
When you think about your wedding day, what do you envision? Perhaps your dream wedding includes a spectacular view of a beautiful..
If you're considering a micro wedding, here are a few things to think about. You might have some unhappy friends or family members..
There is a lot of value in a handwritten thank you note. When someone does something nice for you or gives you a gift, traditional..
Bill and Kayleigh recently shared their love story with us. Where did you and your fiancé meet? We met at a junior hockey ..
Ryan and Gabriella recently shared their story with us. Where did you and your fiancé meet? We met on the first day of or..
Meaghan Schroeder and Brandon Muscato were married on March 23, 2019. They recently shared some of their love story with us. W..
Where did you meet? Kristie and Stephen lived in the same neighborhood for many years; although, they never knew it. (They slyl..
Austin and Lauren recently married at Edison and Ford Winter Estates. They shared a little about their romance with us. Where ..
Postponing your wedding isn't ideal, but it's sometimes necessary. Selecting a wedding date is one of the very first steps in t..
About the Couple & the Location Ryan and Shelah live in northern New York, and have decided to have their 2020 wedding here in So..
If you’ve ever been to a wedding reception, you’ve probably noticed the table centerpieces. These decorative arrangements help..
Where did you and your fiancé meet? We actually went to the same high school together but didn’t know each other. We spent the..
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