History

Lee County is celebrating its 125th anniversary (Quasquicentennial) on May 13, 2012. In honor of its independence from Monroe County in 1887, Lee County will be offering a variety of special events, programs and promotions throughout the year. Please join us in honoring the past, celebrating the present and exploring the future.

Learn about Lee County's 125th Anniversary Events.

You can also learn about Lee County's history by visiting local museums and other sites around the county. Below are helpful links for residents to find opportunities for learning about the history of Lee County.

Places to see:

Cape Coral Historical Museum

Edison & Ford Winter Estates

Koreshan State Park

Mound Key Archeological Site

Museum of the Islands

Old Lee County Courthouse

Sanibel Historical Museum

Southwest Florida Museum of History


Websites to visit:

History of Cape Coral

History of Fort Myers