Posts Tagged ‘Estero history’
Special Historian-led Presentations
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Each week, Edison Ford Historians present an in-depth look at a topic related to our site. Topics include: the Edison Family; The Vagabonds – a group of travelers that included Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone and John Burroughs; Willow Run; Edison’s Home; the Ford Family; Mina…
Read MoreSpecial Historian-led Presentations
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Each week, Edison Ford Historians present an in-depth look at a topic related to our site. Topics include: the Edison Family; The Vagabonds – a group of travelers that included Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone and John Burroughs; Willow Run; Edison’s Home; the Ford Family;…
Read MoreSpecial Historian-led Presentations
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Each week, Edison Ford Historians present an in-depth look at a topic related to our site. Topics include: the Edison Family; The Vagabonds – a group of travelers that included Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone and John Burroughs; Willow Run; Edison’s Home; the Ford Family; Mina…
Read MoreSpecial Historian-led Presentations
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Each week, Edison Ford Historians present an in-depth look at a topic related to our site. Topics include: the Edison Family; The Vagabonds – a group of travelers that included Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone and John Burroughs; Willow Run; Edison’s Home; the Ford Family; Mina…
Read MoreSpecial Historian-led Presentations
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Each week, Edison Ford Historians present an in-depth look at a topic related to our site. Topics include: the Edison Family; The Vagabonds – a group of travelers that included Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone and John Burroughs; Willow Run; Edison’s Home; the Ford Family; Mina…
Read MoreNew exhibit at Estero Historical Society honors legacy of founder
There are people who, without achieving fame for themselves, manage to accomplish many things on behalf of their community. The community of Estero, Fla., can look to the legacy of Mimi Straub for just such accomplishments. Starting May 14, 2022, the Estero Historical Society opens a special exhibit, which will run through July 2 and…
Read MoreStep Into History Presentations with Edison Ford Site Historians
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 a.m. Each week, Edison Ford Historians present an in-depth look at a topic related to our site. Topics include: the Edison Family, The Vagabonds- a group of travelers that included Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone and John Burroughs, Willow Run, Edison’s Home, the Ford Family, Mina Edison, Generators and…
Read MoreDigital Discussion — It Started With A Handshake: The Story Of Harvey Firestone And His Friendship With Thomas Edison And Henry Ford
Discover the story of the founder of Firestone Tires and the forgotten “Vagabond,” Harvey Firestone. Firestone was a business titan, friend of Edison and Ford and the organizer of their camping trips. Join Program Manager Holly Shaffer for this Free Digital Discussion. Register online at edisonford.org 239-334-7419
Read MoreDigital Discussion: The Legacy of Edsel Ford
Join us as we explore the life and legacy of Edsel Ford, Henry and Clara Ford’s son. Edsel was president of the Ford Motor Company, a car designer, philanthropist, patron of the arts and devoted family man. Join Program Manager, Holly Shaffer, for this free lecture.
Read MoreDigital Discussion: Lewis Latimer
Join us to explore the fascinating story of Lewis Latimer. The son of escaped slaves, Latimer was an accomplished draftsman and inventor who worked for Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison. He was the only African American member of the Edison Pioneers, a celebrated group of Edison’s earliest staff and colleagues. Join Program Manager Holly Shaffer…
Read MoreThrough the Years: Estero’s Historical Milestones
500 BC — The Calusa tribe migrates to Estero. Numbering about 50,000 at their peak, the Calusa used nets to catch mullet, pinfish, pigfish and catfish and spears to catch eels and turtles. They used fish-bone arrowheads to hunt for deer. Women and children learned to catch shellfish. 1513 — Ponce de León leads the…
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