Edison & Ford Winter Estates, Fort Myers

About Edison & Ford Winter Estates

Edison & Ford Winter Estates features a fully restored botanical laboratory where Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and Harvey Firestone worked side by side on research and innovation. Visitors tour the winter homes of both families, including Edison's Seminole Lodge and Ford's Craftsman bungalow estate, The Mangoes, situated on the banks of the Caloosahatchee River. A 15,000 square foot museum showcases the innovative minds of these two American icons through exhibits and artifacts. The grounds encompass twenty acres of historic gardens where visitors stroll through carefully maintained landscapes. The estates also host programs including school break camps where science and history come alive, adult classes, birding walks, floral workshops, and seasonal events such as the Annual Quilt Show. Admission is charged, and tickets are sold online through the venue's website. The site accommodates visitors with wheelchairs available for loan and ADA accessible buildings throughout. Edison & Ford Winter Estates is located in Fort Myers, Florida.