How much does it cost to go to the Edison Ford Estates?

$20 for adults
The Edison Ford Winter Estates are open daily from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. General admission is $20 for adults, $15 for teenagers ages 13-19 and $12 for children ages 6-12. Add $5 for an audio tour and $10 for a historian guided tour.

How much does it cost to go in the Edison and Ford Winter Estates?

Rate for a private tour is $400 for up to ten people (or $30 per person for more than ten people, maximum 20 people). Garden tours are by appointment only– inquire online or call today to book your tour: (239) 334-7419. We request a minimum two-week advance notice. Tour time: Approximately 90 minutes.

How long is the tour at Edison Ford Winter Estates?

1.25 to 1.5 hours
Guided tours are 1.25 to 1.5 hours long typically. You can also do a self-guided tour and take as long as you would like to see everything.

Where is Thomas Edison’s winter home?

Fort Myers, Florida
Edison and Ford Winter Estates

Thomas Edison Winter Estate and Henry Ford Estate
Seminole Lodge, the Edison family’s winter home
Location	Fort Myers, Florida
Coordinates	26°38′05″N 81°52′48″W
Built	1886 (Edison Estate) 1911 (Ford Estate)

Did Thomas Edison live in Fort Myers?

From 1885 until his death in 1931, Edison wintered in the sleepy Gulf Coast town of Fort Myers, south of Tampa.

Who owns Thomas Edison House?

Edison returned to Fort Myers in 1886 with his new bride, Mina Miller Edison. For the next six decades the Edison family enjoyed their winter retreat. In 1947, Mina deeded the Estate to the City of Fort Myers. Nearly all of the furnishings in the Edison Main House and Guest House are original to the Edison family.

Why do they call it Fort Myers?

The area was originally inhabited by Calusa Indians, but the Seminoles had replaced them by the 19th century. In 1841 a fort, later named for Colonel Abraham C. Myers, was built for use in campaigns against the Seminoles. The fort was abandoned in 1858, at the end of the Seminole Wars.

Was there an actual fort in Fort Myers Florida?

Beginning in 1861, Fort Myers was one of the first forts built along the Caloosahatchee River as a command center in the struggle against the Seminole Indians. When the base was destroyed by a hurricane, Fort Harvie was built on the grounds that now is downtown Fort Myers. The post, soon renamed Ft.

What is the best month to go to Fort Myers Florida?

The best time to visit Fort Myers is between March and May. Although the sun is up and rates are down, visitors wanting a quiet vacation should be on the lookout for spring breakers. The summer months see the most crowds, especially families, so plan to book at least three months in advance if you’ll be traveling then.

Was Fort Myers a Confederate fort?

The Battle of Fort Myers was fought on February 20, 1865, in Lee County, Florida during the last months of the American Civil War….

Battle of Fort Myers
United States	Confederate States
Commanders and leaders
Capt. James Doyle	Col. C. J. Munnerlyn
Strength

Why is it called Ft Myers?

A spot along the Caloosahatchee River was chosen for the site of the first base of operations in what came to be as the Third Seminole War: The Revenge of Billy Bowlegs. The first fort of many to come in Southwest Florida, Fort Myers was named after Colonel Abraham C. Myers, whose father-in-law was the commander of Ft.