Fort Myers & Sanibel/Lee County Traveler's Guide 2008 - (Page 62) ®® A R T S , C U LT U R E & H I S T O R Y I N P I C T U R E S m any artifacts and remnants of The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel’s rich past can be seen today on the U N R AV E L walls of historic inns, in museum collections – even outside. “Travel through time” to Lee County’s historical attractions. Large and small, the museums all have a story to tell. Additional information about arts, culture history’s mysteries & history appears beginning on page 86 and can be found at www.fortmyers-sanibel.com. ® Crackers for cabins Early pioneers used whatever they had to construct their homes – pine, palm and cypress were popular choices. ® “Sgt. Clayton” A memorial to the Civil War-era United States Colored Infantry, the sculpture is so named because its creator estimated it took one ton of clay to make it. ® In the details The Koreshans created high-quality ornamental cement and woodwork, which can still be seen at their settlement in Estero. ® Uncommon Friends This statue at Centennial Park in downtown Fort Myers brings together Thomas Edison, Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone. ® It takes two to mango Pine Island’s history took a sweet, colorful turn when tropical fruits were planted in the early to mid-1900s. ® A tale of two poles Two utility poles on Stringfellow Road on Pine Island depict masks and objects revered by the Calusa. [] culture & heritage tips tip #1 Check before you go to see if the museum or cultural site you plan to visit has free admission days or special discounts. #2 Experience outdoor drama at the Koreshan Theatre Festival each November at Koreshan State Historic Site. #3 Many museums have knowledgeable docents; ask questions if you’re curious. #4 Enjoy outdoor heritage sites from October through May, when the weather is cooler. PAGE 62 ® Can you canoe? See a replica of a Calusa Indian dugout at the Southwest Florida Museum of History. http://www.fortmyers-sanibel.com
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