The Estero Island Historic Society cottage is open to visitors on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon, October through May.
Public Meetings
The EIHS is delighted to offer three fascinating presentations at our 2024 Public Meetings. Locations will be confirmed in December.
Please join us to learn more about local and regional history. Admission to all hour-long Public Meetings is free of charge. Donations are welcomed.
Monday, March 11, 1 p.m.
A History of the Koreshans
Presented by Ron Westcott, Koreshan State Park Docent
Speaker Series 2025
Monday, January 13, 2025, 2 p.m. — Location TBD
Join us to hear stories about the Gullah South Carolina Islanders presented by Martha Bireda, Director of the Blanchard House Museum of African American History and Culture of Charlotte County.
Ms. Bireda will share stories of the Gullah culture and people who live on James and Johns Islands off the coast of South Carolina, including “basket names” given to babies, favorite Gullah foods, and health and healing practices still used today.
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