The two untold stories clips were really interesting. As a native Floridian myself I am pleasantly surprised at the historic value Fort Myers holds. When I was growing up, I heard all about the Edison and Ford estates and even went on field trips to see them, but I never really understood the importance those two men had to Southwest Florida.
I didn’t know that Fort Myers used to be named Fort Harvey and was named after a man with the last name of Myers who was in love with a Generals daughter. Also, I had no idea that Fort Myers was actually a function fort until after World War II and was home to the United States Colored troops.
There have been some terrific people that have resided in this area. Fort Myers is a tourist destination, not only for the Edison and Ford estates, but also for the Barbara B. Mann performing arts studio. I have never really been one to enjoy theater, but I have so much respect for Barbara B. Mann’s dedication to her passion. It is almost unheard of to have a building that sizeable named after a living person.
I am really looking forward to going on the field trip to downtown Fort Myers. I’m excited to see the culture and history that is preserved there. This is going to be my second field trip and I have a feeling it may be favorite of the four. As long as the scavenger hunt isn’t too difficult, it should be a great day!
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