Fernandez Speaker Program

Fernandez Speaker Program

On October 10, 2011 Marlene and Pamela Fernandez presented a Power Point presentation on their just published book entitled “Beside the Still Waters”, a history of Estero’s Fernandez family.  

Jamming along Making Chutney Aug. 3, 2011

Jamming along: Estero Historical Society’s annual mango chutney and jam sale aims to help open new headquarters        By LAURA GATES,  August 3, 2011 ESTERO — As the late summer sun blazes over Southwest Florida, Marlene Fernandez’s kitchen heats up as well....
Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Reading of the Declaration of Independence

In honor of our nation’s independence, the Estero Historical Society hosted the fifth annual reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Estero Community Park. With the Estero Fire Department’s American flag waving high from their fire-truck ladder,...
Annual Pioneer Picnic

Annual Pioneer Picnic

Members and friends of the Estero Historical Society met with the pioneers of Estero to have lunch under the large pavilion at the Estero Community Park. Mimi Straub, founder of the Society, Marlene Fernandez organizer of the event and many pioneer families attended...
Bamboo Island Tour

Bamboo Island Tour

In the middle of the Estero River in Estero we find Bamboo Island hidden away. It is for sale. A group from the Historical Society was able to arrange a tour of this private island. Bamboo Island has a modest two-bedroom house and guest house on six acres of land on...