February highlights announced by Edison Ford Winter Estates (Video)

On Jan. 28, 2013, the Edison & Ford Winter Estates, in Fort Myers, Fla., announced some of their upcoming events and entertainment.

Throughout the month of February there will be many celebrations on the property. One of the events is even free!

Such highlights for the month will include Thomas Edison’s Birthday Celebration, Annual Edison Ford Antique Car Show and a free performance by the Edison Festival of Light Featured Band.

The Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band will be the band featured. In addition, there will be a variety of other special programs and activities all month long.

The Edison & Ford Estates contributed photos to represent the upcoming programs. Two of them can be seen here. Go to their website to view more or even request photos.

Edison & Ford Winter Estates
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The Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band is shown in one photo, and the band will be performing a free concert at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates on Feb. 15.

Another photo represents the Edison Ford Antique Car & Boat Show with 100 antique cars on the Ford Estate on Feb. 2.

In additon, will be Edison Ford volunteer David Sheehey demonstrating how to build a bamboo “Electrolier” for the Strolling Flower Show on Feb. 7.

"An electrolier was the name for a fixture, usually hanging down from the ceiling, for holding electric lamps. The word is analogous to chandelier, from which it was formed." - Wikipedia

For more information go to What to See, Upcoming Events and Edison Ford Estates.

Contact Info:

Chris Pendleton, President & CEO
Lisa Sbuttoni, PR/Marketing Director
293-334-7419

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