| Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Weekly News June 6, 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 Edi- son Park Elementary School. Digital Discussions Step into History Digital Edition: Hill and Company June 11, 10:30 a.m. Join assistant program manager, Tim Snyder, as he examines the legacy of Hill & Co., the first Fort Myers Ford dealership. From smash- ing the auto sales record in 1914 to the con- struction of their multi story modern building on McGregor, the people of Fort Myers kept a keen eye on the progress of Ford in Fort Myers. A legacy that is carried out today by our local Ford dealer. Registration is required for this online event. Click here to register! Digital Discussion: The History of the Underground Railroad June 17, 10:30 a.m. Discover the origins of the underground railroad, learn about the stories of the enslaved who escaped and the abolitionists who helped them. Join museum manager, Holly Shaffer, for this free virtual presenta- tion. Click here to register for this online presentation. Missed our last digital discussion? View archives on our YouTube channel. 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? The Queen’s Crape Myrtle The Queen’s Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia speciosa) is blooming with large pale purple blossoms! It makes a beautiful shade tree, growing quickly to give you a nice medium-sized tree to shade your garden. They are native to Southeast Asia and can grow up to 30 feet or more. They need a full sun area to get the most vibrant blooms and their bloom season is much longer than other varieties, beginning in spring and lasting into fall. This one is located in our Garden Shoppe, above the Mrs. Thomas A. Edison Memory Garden bench near the Queen’s Crape Myrtles that we currently have for sale. Help restore our beautiful gardens. Donate today! 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. |
