HOMES

When you visit the winter estates of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, you enter a world unlike any other!

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GARDENS

Stroll back in time through twenty acres of historic gardens.

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MUSEUM

Explore a 15,000 square foot museum showcasing the innovative minds of two American icons.

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LABORATORY

Enter the fully restored botanical laboratory where Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and Harvey Firestone worked side by side.

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SPEAKER SERIES

Step into the wild world of rare orchid smuggling with author Craig Pittman during our October Speaker Series lecture.

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PRIVATE RENTALS

Explore the perfect venue for your event, with historic homes, romantic gardens, and spectacular river views.

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HOLIDAY NIGHTS

Thousands of lights. Hundreds of historic decorations. Southwest Florida’s 43rd annual holiday celebration.

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You light up my life!

The Edison and Ford Winter Estates date from 1885, when Thomas Edison first visited Southwest Florida and purchased the property to build a vacation home.

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October 19, 2018

Matt Andres visits FAM’s Annual Conference

October 17, 2018

New Book Helps Answer “What is That Tree?” On Your Next Outing

October 12, 2018

Henry Ford, Quilter?

October 11, 2018

Speaker Profile: Craig Pittman

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HOMES

When you visit the winter estates of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, you enter a world unlike any other!

GARDENS

Stroll back in time through twenty acres of historic gardens.

MUSEUM

Explore a 15,000 square foot museum showcasing the innovative minds of two American icons.

LABORATORY

Enter the fully restored botanical laboratory where Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and Harvey Firestone worked side by side.

SPEAKER SERIES

Step into the wild world of rare orchid smuggling with author Craig Pittman during our October Speaker Series lecture.

PRIVATE RENTALS

Explore the perfect venue for your event, with historic homes, romantic gardens, and spectacular river views.

HOLIDAY NIGHTS

Thousands of lights. Hundreds of historic decorations. Southwest Florida’s 43rd annual holiday celebration.

You light up my life!

let’s get going!

what to See

There’s a way to do it better - find it.

EDUCATION

forging ahead

BECOME A MEMBER

Stay Connected

October 19, 2018

Matt Andres visits FAM’s Annual Conference

October 17, 2018

New Book Helps Answer “What is That Tree?” On Your Next Outing

October 12, 2018

Henry Ford, Quilter?

October 11, 2018

Speaker Profile: Craig Pittman

You Tagged us!

let’s
get going!

There’s a way to do
it better - find it.