Estero Historical Society

Estero Historical Society $10 per person for entry and tours

It is our hope and vision that by our continuing efforts we will help secure a rich historical legacy for future generations and a strong sense of community identity in the Village of Estero.

🏡 Step Into Estero’s History! 📜Have you visited the Estero Historical Society’s historic Cottage and Schoolhouse? If not...
09/12/2026

🏡 Step Into Estero’s History! 📜

Have you visited the Estero Historical Society’s historic Cottage and Schoolhouse? If not, this is your invitation! ❤️

Step inside these beautifully preserved historic buildings and discover the people, places and stories that helped shape Estero. From early settlers and the Calusa to the community’s agricultural roots and the families who called Estero home, there’s always something new to learn.

✨ Come explore. Ask questions. Share memories. Discover the history that makes Estero special.

📍 Find us at the Estero Park & Recreation Center
🕙 Open Saturdays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
🎁 Be sure to stop by the Gift Shop while you’re here!

Bring a friend, bring the family, and come experience Estero history for yourself!

The Estero Historical Society is founded on the belief that remembering and learning our history is important. Today we ...
09/11/2026

The Estero Historical Society is founded on the belief that remembering and learning our history is important. Today we honor the memory of those we lost, those who helped and those who mourn.

For a limited time, donors can be remembered in a permanent bronze monument* that will remain installed on the historic ...
09/11/2026

For a limited time, donors can be remembered in a permanent bronze monument* that will remain installed on the historic site.

Climb aboard the Orange Blossom Express Dinner at Copperleaf Golf Club - an evening of great food, local history, and a ...
09/10/2026

Climb 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.

The 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.

Tickets are $85 per person and the deadline for reservation in October 30, 2026. Use the link in the comments to rsvp or find out more.

Sponsorships are available. The 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.

Visit the Cottage for sparkling finds and timeless treasures at the Pop-Up Porch Jewelry Sales at the Estero Historical ...
09/09/2026

Visit the Cottage for sparkling finds and timeless treasures at the Pop-Up Porch Jewelry Sales at the Estero Historical Society Cottage!

Come by the Porch on Thursday, Sept. 24 or Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026 between 10 am - 2 pm to check out a beautiful selection of necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings - all of which benefit the Estero Historical Society. The cottage is located within the Estero Park & Recreation Center property at 9285 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. We even have our own parking spots!

The 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

It's amazing to see the progress on the restoration of the Alvarez/Smith home! Thanks to the generosity of our community...
08/31/2026

It's amazing to see the progress on the restoration of the Alvarez/Smith home! Thanks to the generosity of our community, the past is coming back to life.

You can be a part of preserving, restoring and presenting history by supporting the Estero Historical Society. Learn more at the link in our comments.

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9285 Corkscrew Palms Boulevard
Estero, FL
33928

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+12392721911

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