Speaker Series: The History of the Citrus Industry

Schedule

Sat Nov 15 2025 at 09:30 am to 11:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

The Villages at Country Creek | Estero, FL

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Join the Estero Historical Society on Saturday, November 15 at 9:30 AM at the Villages of Country Creek, 21180 Country Creek Dr, Estero, for our Speaker Series program featuring Dallas Townsend presenting The History of the Citrus Industry.
Dallas Townsend is a Fort Myers native who worked as an agent with the University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service ensuring SWFL farmers and ranchers benefitted from the agency’s research. He was inducted into the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame in 2014.
Enjoy a fascinating look back at one of Florida’s most important agricultural legacies while connecting with fellow history enthusiasts.
Tickets are $15 for EHS and reciprocal Historical Society members and $20 for non-members and includes a continental breakfast.
RSVP online at: https://esterohistoricalsociety.com/event/nov2025/

The Estero Historical Society is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of our unique greater Estero area, and depends on volunteers and donations for projects such as the relocation and restoration of the Alvarez/Smith Home. Find out more about us at www.EsteroHistoricalSociety.com

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The Villages at Country Creek, 21186 Country Creek Dr, Estero, FL 33928-2239, United States

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