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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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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May 3, 2022

THE CALADIUM JOURNEY

May 2, 2022

Art in the Gardens is Now On Display

April 19, 2022

Endangered Native Orchid Collection at the Estates

April 7, 2022

The Punta Gorda Connection

Oct 31

Beautiful Hibiscus in bloom by the Edison Ford Cot

Beautiful Hibiscus in bloom by the Edison Ford Cottage Shoppe! If you want to learn more about hibiscus, attend our Garden Talk on Growing Beautiful Hibiscus on November 9 at 10 a.m.! Participants will receive a 20% off coupon for use towards plants in the Garden Shoppe! .

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Oct 10

Differing varieties of orchids bloom at different

Differing varieties of orchids bloom at different times of the year. Each visit brings different perspectives.
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Oct 4

Be sure to explore in-depth on the Inside the Home

Be sure to explore in-depth on the Inside the Homes tours.
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Sep 16

Come in tomorrow for a special talk from our autom

Come in tomorrow for a special talk from our automotive curator, at 10:30am.
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May 13

Happy Mother’s Day! Free admission today for all

Happy Mother’s Day! Free admission today for all mothers. Stop by and learn about one of Fort Myers’ most influential mothers, Mina Edison.
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Oct 14

Edison & Ford Estates River Side opens this weeken

Edison & Ford Estates River Side opens this weekend ... Come check out our NEW Spark!Lab & Timeline of Innovation museum exhibits! 💡🙌🌟💚🌟🙌💡#edisonsite

Apr 6

Thank you, @thenewspress for shooting and sharing

Thank you, @thenewspress for shooting and sharing these great SWFL Parent & Child magazine cover photos with us and tagging Edison Ford as the location ... Can't wait to see this beautiful issue in print! 🗞📸💚💡 Give Mom a Mother's Day she'll want to reminisce on forever ... Edison Ford's Rhythm on the River event this Mother's Day weekend will treat her to elegant live instrumental musicians, fine wine & food pairings, and brilliant sunset river views. Enjoy strolling with Mom throughout Edison's Caretakers Cottage, Mina's Moonlight Garden and our new Coconut Grove Riverside Pavilion ... Everyone is sure to appreciate this memory making experience! More event info to come via our website and social media pages. www.EdisonFordWinterEstates.org
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