Edison & Ford Winter Estate- Honor the Inventor Who Brightened the World

Tomorrow is the anniversary of Thomas Edison death. Without Edison’s inventions of electricity and the light bulb we would be living in the dark and wouldn’t have the technology we have today. Edison & Ford Winter Estate in Fort Myers, Fla., honors the lives and works of Edison and his close friend Henry Ford who invented automobiles.

The complete estates tour offer visitors to explore the inventor’s homes, gardens, research laboratory and museum. There also audio tours, so visitors can take time exploring this historical site and it is in different languages for everyone to enjoy.

“This attraction/museum is not to be missed. I can't believe it took me so long to finally visit, but I can honestly say this is one place that is worth the price of admission.” said jandc5744 a user of tripadvsior.com.

In the museum’s main gallery you will find some Edison’s inventions such as the telegraph, telephone, x-ray machine and Thomas Edison's original custom made Model T that was a gift from Henry Ford according to edisonfordwinterestates.org. There are also movie projectors, phonographs, nickelodeons. 

Edison’s main house according to edisonfordwinterestates.org  the original design included a kitchen and dining room in the north wing. In 1906 the Edison's had this part of the house remodeled to serve as family bedroom suites. It also has a library, study, and Edison’s den. You can also see the guest house, care taker house and the pool complex.

What I remember most about my visit to this historical place is seeing the automobiles that Ford built. It’s amazing to see how much cars have changed since his time.

“I didn't know much about Ford and Edison. WOW! Amazing, beautiful, educational, fun! The tour guides and volunteers are amazing and excited to be there.” said shovo59 a user of tripadvisor.com.

Because of the increase in the price of rubber, Edison wanted to find the local source of rubber from a latex (a white milky sap) producing plant according edisonfordwinterestates.org. The laboratory still has the same equipment that Edison used for his rubber research.

Hour of operation: Open daily 9 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.

 Ticket admission:  Adults- $20.00, Children- (ages 6-12) $11.00, Children- (ages 5 and under) Free.

There is a video of the estate on You Tube