| Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Weekly News June 20, 2025 Edison and Ford is OPEN during nearby construction work Larchmont Avenue on the north side of the Edison Ford museum (between McGregor Boulevard and Marlyn Road) will be closed for demolition and reconstruction for the foreseeable future. Please enter through the main entrance on McGregor Boulevard, or the rear entrance at Marlyn Road & Monte Vista Street. Parking is available in the Edison Ford lots, and at Edison Park Elementary School. Digital Discussion Step into History Digital Edition: Creating the Tamiami Trail, A Corridor for Capitalism July 9 at 10:30 a.m. Join assistant program manager, Tim Snyder, as he unfolds the story of one of the most ambitious periods in Florida history: the construction of the Tamiami Trail. Learn how the engineering pioneers of the early 20th century blazed a new trail across the swampy lands of the Everglades re- gion connecting east to west and enabling the capitalization of tourism into the 21st century. Click here to register! Past presentations are available in YouTube channel archive. Become a MEMBER and get unlimited free visits, discounts on purchases in the Garden Shoppe, retail stores, special events and adult education classes! Join today! Ongoing Programs Piano Performance Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Edison Guest House Timeless beauty resides where classical music is performed by Curatorial Registrar, Chet, on Mina Edison’s 1932 George Steck piano in the guest house. Included with admission. Step into History Presentations Tuesdays and Thursdays 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Learn about subjects related to Edison and Ford with Site Historians. This program is held in the 15,000-square-foot museum. Included with admission. There will be NO Yoga in the month of June. June Membership Promotion! What’s Blooming? Phalaenopsis Orchid Phalaenopsis, also known as moth orchids, naturally grow on tree trunks and branches in the warm sections of the tropics worldwide. They are native to Asia, New Guinea, and Australia, but are the most common in Indonesia and the Philippines. These orchids tend to hang on tree bark, and send out aerial roots along their stem. For this reason, if potted, most of their roots will be above the pot and commonly sprawl outside the container. This is perfectly normal so you should not cut them off. Phalaenopsis orchids are known for their long-lasting blooms, which can last for several months. They usually bloom once or twice a year. This orchid is located along “Orchid Lane” behind the Edison homes. Copyright © 2025 Edison and Ford Winter Estates, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Edison and Ford Winter Estates 2350 McGregor Blvd Fort Myers, FL 33901 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. |
