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SUMMARY:EHS Speaker Series: Haunted Shores: Witchcraft and Folklore Along Florida's Coast
DESCRIPTION:Just in time for Halloween\, join Melissa Mari\, Adjunct Professor and Complete Student Navigator at Florida Gulf Coast University\, for a spellbinding talk on witches and witchcraft through the ages. From myth and folklore to historical fact\, Melissa will explore the cultural\, social\, and even political forces that shaped these enduring legends.\n \nContinental breakfast is included.\n\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n\n	\n			\n			\n									\n						Membership\n						\n							Choose an optionMemberNon-MemberClear						\n					\n							\n		\n		\n		\n		\n			\n	\n			 \n				 \n				 \n			 \n			\n			\n	\n		EHS Speaker Series: Haunted Shores: Witchcraft and Folklore Along Florida's Coast quantity\n	\n	\n\n	Add to cart
URL:https://esterohistoricalsociety.com/event/oct2025/
LOCATION:The Villages at Country Creek Clubhouse\, 21180 Country Creek Drive\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T093000
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SUMMARY:Speaker Series: The History of the Citrus Industry
DESCRIPTION:Membership\n						\n							Choose an optionMemberNon-MemberClear						\n					\n							\n		\n		\n		\n		\n			\n	\n			 \n				 \n				 \n			 \n			\n			\n	\n		EHS Speaker Series: The History of the Citrus Industry 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					\nJoin us on Saturday\, November 15 at 9:30 AM at the Villages of Country Creek\, 21180 Country Creek Dr\, Estero\, for our Speaker Series program featuring Dallas Townsend presenting The History of the Citrus Industry.\n \nDallas Townsend is a Fort Myers native who worked as an agent with the University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service ensuring SWFL farmers and ranchers benefitted from the agency’s research. He was inducted into the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame in 2014.\n \nEnjoy a fascinating look back at one of Florida’s most important agricultural legacies while connecting with fellow history enthusiasts.\n \nTickets are $15 for EHS and BS Historical Society members and $20 for non-members and includes a continental breakfast.\n\n \nJoin Online\n \nPostcard image credit (State Archives of Florida)
URL:https://esterohistoricalsociety.com/event/nov2025/
LOCATION:The Villages at Country Creek Clubhouse\, 21180 Country Creek Drive\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Estero Historical Society":MAILTO:esterohistoricalsociety@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T093000
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SUMMARY:Annual Holiday Open House at the Cottage Museum
DESCRIPTION:Get into the holiday spirit at the Estero Historical Society’s Annual Holiday Open House! Join us on Saturday\, November 29th\, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Cottage Museum\, where the cottage will be beautifully decorated\, offering a warm and festive welcome for all who attend. \nEnjoy complimentary refreshments while browsing the museum’s gift shop\, which will also be open\, featuring unique items crafted by local artisans. It’s the perfect opportunity to shop locally\, support a non-profit\, and find that special gift for loved ones. \nNo RSVP is required\, so bring family and friends and celebrate the season with us. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://esterohistoricalsociety.com/event/2025openhouse/
LOCATION:Estero Historical Society Cottage\, 9285 Corkscrew Blvd.\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Luncheon
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ORGANIZER;CN="Estero Historical Society":MAILTO:esterohistoricalsociety@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260416T025714
CREATED:20250813T203648Z
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SUMMARY:A Holiday Tea at the Cottage
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a Sparkling Libation\, an Assortment of Savories & Classic Tea Sandwiches\, and Delicate Scones with Clotted Cream & Jam in a historical setting. Celebrate the holidays in style and benefit the Society at the same time. Hats are not required\, but are welcomed! \nSeating is limited to a cozy 24 persons. Registration opens Oct. 3 and closes Nov. 25.
URL:https://esterohistoricalsociety.com/event/holiday-tea-2025/
LOCATION:Estero Historical Cottage\, 9285 Corkscrew Palms Blvd\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T120000
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SUMMARY:Annual Holiday Turkey Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Join the Estero Historical Society on Monday\, December 15 for a traditional turkey lunch with all the trimmings and hear local historian Jacob Winge share “Holiday Traditions on the Florida Frontier”.\n \nLunch begins at noon at the beautiful Country Creek Clubhouse\, located at 21180 Country Creek Blvd. \n \nTickets are $40 each Estero Historical Society and Bonita Springs Historical Society members. Future-members are just $45. \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. Find out more about us at www.EsteroHistoricalSociety.com\n\n\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n\n	\n			\n			\n									\n						Membership\n						\n							Choose an optionMemberNon-MemberClear						\n					\n							\n		\n		\n		\n		\n			\n	\n			 \n				 \n				 \n			 \n			\n			\n	\n		Annual Holiday Turkey Lunch quantity\n	\n	\n\n	Add to cart
URL:https://esterohistoricalsociety.com/event/annual-holiday-turkey-lunch/
LOCATION:The Villages at Country Creek Clubhouse\, 21180 Country Creek Drive\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Luncheon
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ORGANIZER;CN="Estero Historical Society":MAILTO:esterohistoricalsociety@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T193000
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CREATED:20251014T150253Z
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SUMMARY:Bunco Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Have fun and raise funds for the Estero Historical Society at our Bunco Fundraiser on Saturday\, Jan. 24th. The dice start rolling at 6:00 at the Villages at Country Creek Clubhouse\, located at 21180 Country Creek Drive\nEstero. \n \nBunco is easy to learn\, fun to play\, and a great way to meet new friends and support a good cause at the same time. 
URL:https://esterohistoricalsociety.com/event/bunco-fundraiser/
LOCATION:The Villages at Country Creek Clubhouse\, 21180 Country Creek Drive\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Estero Historical Society":MAILTO:esterohistoricalsociety@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T143000
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CREATED:20241220T141314Z
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SUMMARY:Conversations at the Cottage: Early Livelihoods & Transportation
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the cottage for a cozy conversation about Estero history led by local experts. These events are included in your membership\, but please rsvp because space is limited. \nFuture-members are welcome for just $15 or Join Online Now. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n\n	\n			\n			\n									\n						Membership Status\n						\n							Choose an optionMemberFuture MemberClear						\n					\n							\n		\n		\n		\n		\n			\n	\n			 \n				 \n				 \n			 \n			\n			\n	\n		Conversations at the Cottage: Early Livelihoods & Transportation quantity\n	\n	\n\n	Add to cart
URL:https://esterohistoricalsociety.com/event/conversations-at-the-cottage-early-livelihoods-transportation/
LOCATION:Estero Historical Society Cottage\, 9285 Corkscrew Blvd.\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversations at the Cottage,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Estero Historical Society":MAILTO:esterohistoricalsociety@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T025714
CREATED:20251014T155538Z
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UID:19493-1771666200-1771671600@esterohistoricalsociety.com
SUMMARY:Speaker Series: The History of Hurricanes
DESCRIPTION:Membership\n						\n							Choose an optionMemberNon-MemberClear						\n					\n							\n		\n		\n		\n		\n			\n	\n			 \n				 \n				 \n			 \n			\n			\n	\n		EHS Speaker Series: The History of Hurricanes 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					\nJoin us on Saturday\, February 21 at 9:30 AM at the Villages of Country Creek\, 21180 Country Creek Dr\, Estero\, for our Speaker Series program featuring local historian Jacob Winge presenting The History of Hurricanes. Discover how past storms shaped Southwest Florida’s communities and gain perspective on the challenges we face today.\n\n \nContinental breakfast is included.
URL:https://esterohistoricalsociety.com/event/feb2026/
LOCATION:The Villages at Country Creek Clubhouse\, 21180 Country Creek Drive\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Estero Historical Society":MAILTO:esterohistoricalsociety@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T200000
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SUMMARY:Cast Iron Feast
DESCRIPTION:5:30 Social Hour\, 6:15 Culinary Experience Begins \n\nA taste of history Estero early settler recipes\nA four-course feast crafted by a talented Copperleaf chef\nPeriod stories between courses by a noted local historian\n\nSeating is limited; reserve your place at the table today! \nCopperleaf Golf Club\n23101 Copperleaf Blvd.\, Bonita Springs \n\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Tickets\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n\n	\n			This product is currently out of stock and unavailable. \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				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Thank you to our Cast Iron Sponsor \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Thank you to our Cast Iron Sponsor \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					Cast Iron 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 optionCast Iron SponsorPioneer SponsorClear						\n					\n							\n		\n		\n		\n		\n			\n	\n			 \n				 \n				 \n			 \n			\n			\n	\n		Cast Iron Feast Sponsorship quantity\n	\n	\n\n	Add to cart
URL:https://esterohistoricalsociety.com/event/cast-iron-feast/
LOCATION:Copperleaf Golf Club\, 23101 Copperleaf Blvd\, Bonita Springs\, Fl\, 34135
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser for EHS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Estero Historical Society":MAILTO:esterohistoricalsociety@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T143000
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SUMMARY:Conversations at the Cottage: History of Tamiami Trail
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the cottage for a cozy conversation about Estero history led by local experts. These events are included in your membership\, but please rsvp because space is limited. \nFuture-members are welcome for just $15 or Join Online Now. \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		Conversations at the Cottage: History of Tamiami Trail quantity\n	\n	\n\n	Add to cart
URL:https://esterohistoricalsociety.com/event/tamiami/
LOCATION:Estero Historical Society Cottage\, 9285 Corkscrew Blvd.\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversations at the Cottage
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ORGANIZER;CN="Estero Historical Society":MAILTO:esterohistoricalsociety@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T025714
CREATED:20251125T213539Z
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SUMMARY:Conversations at the Cottage: Estero Fire Department
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the cottage for a cozy conversation about Estero history led by local experts. These events are included in your membership\, but please rsvp because space is limited. \nFuture-members are welcome for just $15 or Join Online Now. \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		Conversations at the Cottage: Estero Fire Department quantity\n	\n	\n\n	Add to cart
URL:https://esterohistoricalsociety.com/event/efr/
LOCATION:Estero Historical Society Cottage\, 9285 Corkscrew Blvd.\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversations at the Cottage
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ORGANIZER;CN="Estero Historical Society":MAILTO:esterohistoricalsociety@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T025714
CREATED:20251125T214015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T214145Z
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SUMMARY:Conversations at the Cottage: The Estero Inn
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the cottage for a cozy conversation about Estero history led by local experts. These events are included in your membership\, but please rsvp because space is limited. \nFuture-members are welcome for just $15 or Join Online Now. \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		Conversations at the Cottage: The Estero Inn quantity\n	\n	\n\n	Add to cart
URL:https://esterohistoricalsociety.com/event/inn/
LOCATION:Estero Historical Society Cottage\, 9285 Corkscrew Blvd.\, Estero\, FL\, 33928\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversations at the Cottage
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ORGANIZER;CN="Estero Historical Society":MAILTO:esterohistoricalsociety@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T025714
CREATED:20260316T184011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T132304Z
UID:19832-1777145400-1777152600@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\, April 25\, 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 \n50% of tickets purchased by Estero Historical Society supporters benefits 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/
LOCATION:Arts Bonita\, 10150 Bonita Beach Road\, Bonita Springs\, Florida\, 34135
CATEGORIES:Event
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