BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Estero Historical Society - ECPv6.17.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Estero Historical Society X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://esterohistoricalsociety.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Estero Historical Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T140000 DTSTAMP:20260826T134600Z CREATED:20260826T134600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T134600Z UID:20181-1790244000-1790258400@esterohistoricalsociety.com SUMMARY:Pop-Up Porch Jewelry Sale DESCRIPTION:Something sparkly is coming to the Cottage! ✨ \nThe Estero Historical Society is having a Pop-Up Porch Jewelry Sale featuring a wonderful selection of necklaces\, earrings\, bracelets\, rings and more — all at great prices! \nThursday\, September 24 & Saturday\, September 26\n10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.\nAt the Cottage – 9285 Corkscrew Palms Blvd.\, Estero \nCome find a treasure (or two!) and help support the Estero Historical Society at the same time. \nShop • Support • Preserve Estero’s History URL:https://esterohistoricalsociety.com/event/pop-up-porch-jewelry-sale/ LOCATION:Estero Historical Society Cottage\, 9285 Corkscrew Blvd.\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States CATEGORIES:Pop-Up Porch Sale ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://esterohistoricalsociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/sept2026-pop-up.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T140000 DTSTAMP:20260826T134627Z CREATED:20260826T134627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T134627Z UID:20184-1790416800-1790431200@esterohistoricalsociety.com SUMMARY:Pop-Up Porch Jewelry Sale DESCRIPTION:Something sparkly is coming to the Cottage! ✨ \nThe Estero Historical Society is having a Pop-Up Porch Jewelry Sale featuring a wonderful selection of necklaces\, earrings\, bracelets\, rings and more — all at great prices! \nThursday\, September 24 & Saturday\, September 26\n10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.\nAt the Cottage – 9285 Corkscrew Palms Blvd.\, Estero \nCome find a treasure (or two!) and help support the Estero Historical Society at the same time. \nShop • Support • Preserve Estero’s History URL:https://esterohistoricalsociety.com/event/pop-up-porch-jewelry-sale-2/ LOCATION:Estero Historical Society Cottage\, 9285 Corkscrew Blvd.\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States CATEGORIES:Pop-Up Porch Sale ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://esterohistoricalsociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/sept2026-pop-up.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T213000 DTSTAMP:20260916T131903Z CREATED:20260915T202110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T131903Z UID:20226-1791660600-1791667800@esterohistoricalsociety.com SUMMARY:Mud and Blues DESCRIPTION:Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nSupport the Estero Historical Society and enjoy a unique local musical experience!\n \nStep into the backwaters of old Florida with Mud and Blues\, a swamp-soaked evening of music and storytelling inspired by the legends of the Everglades. On Saturday\, October 10\, 2026\, The Swamp Blues Band brings to life the tales that rose from the mud — rum runners slipping through moonlit mangroves\, pioneer fishermen chasing tarpon at dawn\, early champions of environmental protection fighting to preserve a wild and fragile frontier\, and even whispers of the elusive skunk ape drifting through the cypress shadows.\n \nTickets purchased by Estero Historical Society supporters benefit the Society! Put “Estero Historical Society” in the comments field as you checkout!   \n\n \nThe Estero Historical Society is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of our unique greater Estero area\, and depends on volunteers and donations for projects such as the relocation and restoration of the Alvarez/Smith Home.  URL:https://esterohistoricalsociety.com/event/mud-and-blues-2/ LOCATION:Arts Bonita\, 10150 Bonita Beach Road\, Bonita Springs\, Florida\, 34135 CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esterohistoricalsociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Swamp-Blues-Band-10-10-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T203000 DTSTAMP:20260828T135138Z CREATED:20260731T155137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T135138Z UID:20099-1793811600-1793824200@esterohistoricalsociety.com SUMMARY:Orange Blossom Express Dinner DESCRIPTION:Climb Aboard!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nClimb aboard the Orange Blossom Express Dinner at Copperleaf Golf Club – an evening of great food\, local history\, and a taste of Old Florida featuring historian Jacob Winge\, who will bridge the dinner courses with tales of travel in Florida.\n \nThe journey begins with Cocktail Hour at 5:00 pm on Wednesday\, November 4\, 2026 followed by a multi-course meal from the chefs at Copperleaf Golf Club\, located at 23101 Copperleaf Blvd.\, Estero. Inspired by the original menu from the Orange Blossom Express\, this dinner will be a delight to all the senses. \n \nTickets are $85 per person and the deadline for reservation in October 30\, 2026. \n \nThe Dinner benefits the Estero Historical Society\, a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of our unique greater Estero area\, and depends on volunteers and donations for projects such as the relocation and restoration of the Alvarez/Smith Home. Find out more about us at www.EsteroHistoricalSociety.com\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In stock \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Orange Blossom Express Dinner quantity\n \n \n\n Add to cart\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Express Sponsor\n \n \n \n $750\n \n \n 6 Dinner Tickets (Additional tickets may be purchased at member pricing)4×3 engraved brick on the commemoration walk2026 Estero Historical Society & reciprocal memberships in Bonita Springs Historical Society and Everglades Society for Historic PreservationLogo on Dinner Menu & Dinner MonitorLink on Estero Historical Society website & newsletter\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pioneer Sponsor\n \n \n \n $500\n \n \n 2 Dinner Tickets (additional tickets may be purchased at member pricing)2026 Estero Historical Society & reciprocal memberships in Bonita Springs Historical Society and Everglades Society for Historic PreservationLogo on Dinner Menu & Dinner MonitorLink on Estero Historical Society website & newsletter\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Level\n \n Choose an optionExpress SponsorPioneer SponsorClear \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsorship quantity\n \n \n\n Add to cart URL:https://esterohistoricalsociety.com/event/orange-blossom/ LOCATION:Copperleaf Golf Club\, 23101 Copperleaf Blvd\, Bonita Springs\, Fl\, 34135 CATEGORIES:Fundraiser for EHS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esterohistoricalsociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Orange_Blossom_Express_Dinner_Flyer_horiz.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Estero Historical Society":MAILTO:esterohistoricalsociety@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270128T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270128T150000 DTSTAMP:20260921T203550Z CREATED:20260921T203550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T203550Z UID:20243-1801144800-1801148400@esterohistoricalsociety.com SUMMARY:The Estero Inn DESCRIPTION:From 1910 to 1927 the Estero Inn welcomed travelers\, provided key services\, and introduced visitors to the beauty of Estero. Built on the Estero River\, the inn catered to hunters and fishermen\, and boasted Estero’s first advertised golf course. \nLearn more about the importance and impact of this amenity on the history of our town at this presentation by the Lead Docent of the Estero Historical Society. \nThis event is free and open to the public and will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday\, January 28\, 2027 at the South County Regional Library\, 21100 Three Oaks Parkway\, Estero\, Fl 33928. \nWe will provide a link to the library registration page when it becomes available. \nThe Estero Historical Society is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of our unique greater Estero area\, and depends on volunteers and donations for projects such as the relocation and restoration of the Alvarez/Smith Home. Find out more about us at www.EsteroHistoricalSociety.com URL:https://esterohistoricalsociety.com/event/the-estero-inn/ LOCATION:South County Regional Libary\, 21100 Three Oaks Parkway\, Estero\, Florida\, 33928 CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esterohistoricalsociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/jan-2027-Estero-Inn.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Estero Historical Society":MAILTO:esterohistoricalsociety@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270130T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270130T140000 DTSTAMP:20260921T154028Z CREATED:20260921T153843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T154028Z UID:19993-1801314000-1801317600@esterohistoricalsociety.com SUMMARY:The Calusa - Stewards of the SWFL Environment: a Conversation at the Cottage DESCRIPTION:Step inside Estero’s history and join the Estero Historical Society for a cozy\, docent-led Conversation at the Cottage on Saturday\, January 30\, 2027\, at 1:00 p.m. \nOur conversation explores the fascinating story of the Calusa people and their remarkable stewardship of Southwest Florida’s unique environment. In this small-group setting\, you’ll enjoy an engaging discussion\, ask questions\, and connect with fellow history enthusiasts while surrounded by the charm of our historic cottage\, schoolhouse\, and museum exhibits. \nBecome a member. \nFlorida Museum illustration by Merald Clark \nhttps://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/science/investigating-the-calusa/ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Status\n \n Choose an optionMemberNon-memberClear \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Calusa-Stewards of SWFL Environment: a Conversation at the Cottage quantity\n \n \n\n Add to cart URL:https://esterohistoricalsociety.com/event/calusa-2026/ LOCATION:Estero Historical Society Cottage\, 9285 Corkscrew Blvd.\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States CATEGORIES:Conversations at the Cottage ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esterohistoricalsociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Jan-2026-conversations-at-the-cottage.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Estero Historical Society":MAILTO:esterohistoricalsociety@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270219T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270219T110000 DTSTAMP:20260921T204945Z CREATED:20260921T204941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T204945Z UID:20259-1803031200-1803034800@esterohistoricalsociety.com SUMMARY:Interactions Between the Koreshans and the Rest of Lee County DESCRIPTION:The Koreshans were a unique group of people with some extraordinary beliefs. How did they fit in with the surrounding population? How did a typical interaction go between a member of the Unity and other locals?  \nThe Lead Docent of the Estero Historical Society will share insights into the relationship between the Koreshans and the rest of the county in a program at Koreshan State Park on Friday\, February\, 19\, 2027 starting at 10 am. Hear about the stories while immersed in the very buildings they lived in.  \nThe program is free and open to the public\, with the cost of admission to the park. Registration is through the Park. We will supply a link when the Park makes it available.  \nThe Estero Historical Society is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of our unique greater Estero area\, and depends on volunteers and donations for projects such as the relocation and restoration of the Alvarez/Smith Home. Find out more about us at www.EsteroHistoricalSociety.com URL:https://esterohistoricalsociety.com/event/interactions/ LOCATION:Koreshan State Park\, 3800 Corkscrew Road\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://esterohistoricalsociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/feb2027-interactions.png ORGANIZER;CN="Estero Historical Society":MAILTO:esterohistoricalsociety@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270227T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270227T140000 DTSTAMP:20260713T155434Z CREATED:20260713T152825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T155434Z UID:20011-1803733200-1803736800@esterohistoricalsociety.com SUMMARY:The People and Homes on Highlands Avenue: a Conversation at the Cottage DESCRIPTION:Step inside Estero’s history and join the Estero Historical Society for a cozy\, docent-led Conversation at the Cottage. \nOur conversation explores the people who built their homes along Highlands Avenue\, their lives and legacy. In this small-group setting\, you’ll enjoy an engaging discussion\, ask questions\, and connect with fellow history enthusiasts while surrounded by the charm of our historic cottage\, schoolhouse\, and museum exhibits. \nBecome a member. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Status\n \n Choose an optionMemberNon-memberClear \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The People and Homes on Highland Avenue: a Conversation at the Cottage quantity\n \n \n\n Add to cart URL:https://esterohistoricalsociety.com/event/homes-on-highlands/ LOCATION:Estero Historical Society Cottage\, 9285 Corkscrew Blvd.\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States CATEGORIES:Conversations at the Cottage ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esterohistoricalsociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Feb-2026-conversations-at-the-cottage.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Estero Historical Society":MAILTO:esterohistoricalsociety@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270327T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270327T140000 DTSTAMP:20260713T155626Z CREATED:20260713T154159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T155626Z UID:20023-1806152400-1806156000@esterohistoricalsociety.com SUMMARY:The Impact of Florida Citrus on Estero: a Conversation at the Cottage DESCRIPTION:Step inside Estero’s history and join the Estero Historical Society for a cozy\, docent-led Conversation at the Cottage. \nOur conversation explores the history of the Florida Citrus Industry and its Impact on Estero. In this small-group setting\, you’ll enjoy an engaging discussion\, ask questions\, and connect with fellow history enthusiasts while surrounded by the charm of our historic cottage\, schoolhouse\, and museum exhibits. \nBecome a member. \nImage Credit: (State Archives of Florida) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Status\n \n Choose an optionMemberNon-memberClear \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Impact of Florida Citrus on Estero: a Conversation at the Cottage quantity\n \n \n\n Add to cart URL:https://esterohistoricalsociety.com/event/florida-citrus/ LOCATION:Estero Historical Society Cottage\, 9285 Corkscrew Blvd.\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States CATEGORIES:Conversations at the Cottage ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esterohistoricalsociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Mar-2026-conversations-at-the-cottage.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Estero Historical Society":MAILTO:esterohistoricalsociety@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270424T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270424T140000 DTSTAMP:20260713T155646Z CREATED:20260713T155641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T155646Z UID:20035-1808571600-1808575200@esterohistoricalsociety.com SUMMARY:Early Settlers’ Livelihood and Transportation: a Conversation at the Cottage DESCRIPTION:Step inside Estero’s history and join the Estero Historical Society for a cozy\, docent-led Conversation at the Cottage on Saturday\, April 24\, 2027\, at 1:00 p.m. \nOur conversation explores the the daily lives of Estero settlers\, focusing on how they made a living and their modes of transportation. In this small-group setting\, you’ll enjoy an engaging discussion\, ask questions\, and connect with fellow history enthusiasts while surrounded by the charm of our historic cottage\, schoolhouse\, and museum exhibits. \nBecome a member. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Status\n \n Choose an optionMemberNon-memberClear \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Early Settlers’ Livelihood and Transportation: a Conversation at the Cottage quantity\n \n \n\n Add to cart URL:https://esterohistoricalsociety.com/event/early-settlers/ LOCATION:Estero Historical Society Cottage\, 9285 Corkscrew Blvd.\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States CATEGORIES:Conversations at the Cottage ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://esterohistoricalsociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Apr-2027-conversations-at-the-cottage.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Estero Historical Society":MAILTO:esterohistoricalsociety@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR