EHS Speaker Series: Saturday, November 15 at 9:30 a.m. at the Villages of Country Creek, 21180 Country Creek Dr., Estero, featuring Dallas Townsend presenting The History of the Citrus Industry. Dallas 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. Enjoy a fascinating look back at one of Florida’s most important agricultural legacies while connecting with fellow history enthusiasts. The event includes a delicious continental breakfast. Tickets are $15 for members and $20 for future members.
Annual Holiday Turkey Lunch: Join us on Monday, December 15, Noon to 1:30 p.m., at the Villages of Country Creek, 21180 Country Creek Dr., Estero, for a traditional turkey lunch with all the trimmings and hear local historian Jacob Winge share “Holiday Traditions on the Florida Frontier.” Tickets are $40 for members and $45 for future members.
Future members are welcome to join online at https://esterohistoricalsociety.com/memberhship. All events require reservations, which can be made at https://esterohistoricalsociety.com/events/.
