Both cities were influenced by similar early settlement patterns and relied heavily on water travel and trading posts.

The Arcade Theatre, built in 1915, by Fort Myers businessman Harvie Heitman and his brother Gilmer, initially hosted ...

The Arcade Theatre, built in 1915, by Fort Myers businessman Harvie Heitman and his brother Gilmer, initially hosted vaudeville, including magic acts and plays, before playing moving pictures for ...

Edison and Ford Winter Estates is ranked #2 out of 13 things to do in Fort Myers. See pictures and our review of Edison and Ford Winter Estates.

Along the riverbank of the Caloosahatchee is Fort Myers' downtown River District. Visit the Imaginarium Science Center, which is located here. This downtown area sits next to the Edison Park ...

The first Juneteenth was held in Galveston the next year. Celebrations were low-key affairs, often kept to church gatherings and community events. Despite gaining their freedom, the lot of Black ...

Finally, on June 19, 1865, more than two months after Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered to Gen. Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House in Virginia and nearly 2½ years after the Emancipation ...

Finally, on June 19, 1865, more than two months after Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered to Gen. Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House in Virginia and nearly 2½ years after the Emancipation ...

Finally, on June 19, 1865, more than two months after Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered to Gen. Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House in Virginia and nearly 2½ years after the Emancipation ...

Finally, on June 19, 1865, more than two months after Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered to Gen. Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House in Virginia and nearly 2½ years after the Emancipation ...