Step into History Digital Edition: The Seminoles – Their Lasting Legacy
Step into history for a few moments in time as historian Carolyn Furman takes you on a path to learn about the Seminole legacies.
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Digital Discussion: The American Flag
Learn about the origins and the meaning of the original American flag. Discover the changes it has gone through over the years. Join museum manager Holly Shaffer for this free virtual presentation. Click here to register for the online presentation.
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Yoga By the River
Step away from all the 21st century gadgets and focus on the moment. All skill levels welcome. The class is taught by Bonnie D’Angelo, a certified yoga instructor. Bring a yoga mat, water, and towel.
Tickets are available at the museum ticket counter. Admission to the site is not included.
Edison Ford members: $15; non-members: $20
Digital Discussion: The History of Women in Baseball
Expanding on our focus of a century of spring training we will explore the history of women in baseball. Women have been playing baseball for almost as long as men have. Learn about the players, executives, umpires, coaches, owners and the only woman in the Baseball Hall of Fame and their contributions to the game. Join museum manager Holly Shaffer for this free virtual presentation.
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Step Into History Digital Edition: In Defense of Fort Myers
Join Lead Historian Isaac Hunter for the next digital Step into History. Isaac will be discussing the fort of Fort Myers, the military
encampment that saw battle and would grow to become the city we are today.
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Baseball Presentation: Fort Myers Spring Training History
In celebration of 100 years since spring training began in Fort Myers, join Museum Manager Holly Shaffer for two presentations in the museum on Fort Myers spring training history.
At 11:00 a.m. she will speak on the Boston Red Sox and their spring training history in Fort Myers.
At 2:00 p.m. she will present an overview of the 100 years since spring training began in Fort Myers.
The presentations are included with the price of admission, and free for Edison Ford members.
Step into History Digital Edition: The Hunt – Edison’s Search for Natural Rubber
Step into history with lead historian Chase with a discussion on Thomas Edison’s search for natural rubber. The 1920s saw the United States face a
crisis with rubber prices rising and no source to be found domestically. Thomas Edison accepted this challenge by testing thousands of plants gathered from around the world thanks to his friends like Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone. Edison’s Fort Myers laboratory would find success, but it would be too late with advances in synthetic rubber and his passing in 1931. Join us for this free virtual presentation to learn about Edison’s quest for natural rubber and challenges he faced through his years of experimentation. Advance registration is required. Click here to register.
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Digital Discussion: The Boston Red Sox and Spring Training in Fort Myers
Edison Ford Winter Estates continues the celebration of 100 years since spring training began in Fort Myers by focusing on the Boston Red Sox.
They moved to Fort Myers in 1993 and since that time have won four World Series titles. Learn about the rich history of the team and their spring training history in Fort Myers. Join museum manager Holly Shaffer for this free virtual presentation. Click here to register.
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Baseball Presentation: Fort Myers Spring Training History
In celebration of 100 years since spring training began in Fort Myers, join Museum Manager Holly Shaffer for two presentations in the museum on Fort Myers spring training history.
At 11:00 a.m. she will speak on the Philadelphia Athletics and their spring training history in Fort Myers.
At 2:00 p.m. she will present an overview of the 100 years since spring training began in Fort Myers.
The presentations are included with the price of admission, and free for Edison Ford members.
