Edison & Ford Winter Estates

The neighboring homes, gardens, and shared laboratory of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. Open 7 days a week 9:00am to 5:30pm.

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The Desert Rose (Adenium obesum) is known for its vibrant, fragrant flowers, which are typically red or pink. It is unique for its thick, succulent trunk and thin, delicate leaves. The Desert Rose is native to Africa, the Middle East, and Madagascar.
#blooming

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Garden Class: Shade Gardening is offered on Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m. to noon!
This class will cover adding color, highlighting specimens, and improving an existing shady corner with compatible plants. Walk-ins are welcome for this class! Members: $45; Non-Members: $60
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Have you ever wished you could see the private gardens on McGregor Boulevard and in Downtown Fort Myers? “Beyond the Garden Gates” A Private Garden Tour, is THIS Saturday on March 28, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.!
Garden tour: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Reception: 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Get tickets TODAY!

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Calling all parrot heads! Rhythm on the River: Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band – Caribbean Chillers is on March 27, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.! Join us on the historic Ford lawn for an exciting performance of Jimmy Buffett classics.
Get tickets TODAY at https://t.co/G3vLiDnlhC!

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The Garden Tour is on March 11, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.! Horticulturalists lead behind-the-scenes garden tours of 20 acres of historic gardens, crop gardens, a propagating nursery, and the Garden Shoppe full of exotic, heritage, and edible plants.
members: $30, non-members: $35

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Our next Rhythm on the River: Beside Myself, a Billy Joel and Elton John Tribute is on Friday, February 27, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.!
$30 for members; $35 for non-members. VIP tables are available at $275 per table, for up to five people!
#swflevents #concert #whattodo

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Fire up your engines! Our Annual Antique Car Show is on Saturday, February 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Each year, classic car owners exhibit cars on the Ford estate lawn! Along with the show, there will be music, food trucks, and visitors can tour the historic estate.
#Carshow

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Let’s get 2026 rockin! Our first Rhythm on the River of the year is with On the Roxx, January 30, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.!
Come listen to your favorite songs from the 60s, 70s, and 80s with On the Roxx!
Cost: $30 members; $35 non-members
VIP Tables: $275 per table; up to 5 people

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This weekend is your LAST chance to see the 50th annual Holiday Nights Celebration as we ring in the new year! The celebration will run through January 4, 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.! #HolidaySeason

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Let the Christmas celebrations continue with enchanting lighted strolls, captivating displays, and the treasures of the times! Holiday Nights continues each night from 5:30 to 9 p.m. with lots of lights, decor, history tours and scenic views through January 4.

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Merry Christmas to all of our community friends, visitors, and members! Thomas & Mina Edison only spent one Christmas at Seminole Lodge in 1929. Mr. Edison was immersed in work in the 1928 Edison Botanic Research laboratory, while Mina Edison worked on community holiday projects.

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Edison and Ford Winter Estates will close at 2 p.m. today, Christmas Eve, with last tickets sold at noon. Holiday Nights will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day as well. The museum store and Ford Holiday Cottage are open until 2:00 p.m. with great gifts

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The Ford Holiday Cottage is still stocked with unique festive gifts for your loved ones! It is not too late to grab one of the beautiful wreaths for sale, courtesy of the Women's Community Club! We have Santa and holiday-themed decor, kitchen items, and unique ornaments!

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Our Annual Garden Class "Holiday Horticulture" is on December 11, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.!
In this make-&-take class, participants will make a live cone and tillandsia ornament to be enjoyed for the holidays.
Register at https://t.co/G3vLiDnT7a today!
Members:$45 and Non-Members:$60

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It is beginning to look a lot like Holiday Nights! The 50th annual Holiday Nights celebration Friday, November 28, to January 4! The 50th year theme is the "Golden Jubilee!" Our staff and volunteers have been working hard to make sure the entire site is merry and bright!
#lights

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Get ready for one of the largest gardening events in the area with our Autumn Garden Festival on November 22 and 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.! The event is FREE to attend, with various garden vendors selling a wide range of plants and trees! Food trucks and live music will be there!

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Attention Members! If you have not already gotten your tickets for the Member Holiday Party, you only have until November 13 to secure your spot! The Member Holiday Party is Friday December 5, 6-8 p.m.! Celebrate the season with us and enjoy the lights, relaxing music, and food!

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The 46th Annual Fort Myers Turkey Trot 5k and Tot Trot is November 27, at 7:30 a.m.!
The 5K will start at McGregor Blvd. & end at the Edison and Ford Winter Estates. Pre-register online with the Fort Myers Track Club. Registration will not be available on race day.
#turkeytrot

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It's a great time to start planting in SWFL! Our Garden Shoppe has a variety of veggies, herbs, and trees ready to be planted in your garden. We also have beautiful flowers and some fun décor to make your garden unique. Remember members get 10% off!
#garden

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Our next Floral Workshop with Instructor Anita Singh is "Eco-Friendly Floral Design" on November 9, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Get ready to embrace sustainability in our Eco-Friendly Floral Design workshop! All flowers and supplies will be provided.
Members: $75, Nonmembers: $85
#flowers