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Koreshan State Historic Site

 About Koreshan State Historic Site

Victorian Bridge, built as a volunteer project in 2005 is a beautiful ornate white bridge next to a large live oak.

A NOTE FROM THE MANAGER

Robert Brooks

 

During these beautiful spring days, why not come to the historic Koreshan Settlement and take a self paced tour of our gardens and buildings.  The ranger guided tours are offered on Saturday and Sunday at 10 am.  You can sit along the Estero River in the shade of the historic Bamboo Landing or watch the Koreshan story in the founders House.  Picnic facilities are available for a comfortable day along the Estero River or if activity is what you crave you can rent a canoe and paddle 3.5 miles out to Mound Key Archæological State Park.  For more information about our activities, programs and events, click on one of the tabs above or please feel free to contact the park on 1.239.992.0311.

Interested in Volunteering?  Please scroll down the page to the "Get Involved" section to see information for the Specialized Seasonal Resident Volunteer Position.

DESIGNATIONS

The Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail Logo

GETTING HERE

I-75 Exit 123 Corkscrew Road, head west 2 miles, cross U.S. 41 and continue on Corkscrew Road approximately 1000 yards to entrance of park.  If traveling U.S. 41 (Tamiami Trail) Koreshan is located at the intersection of U.S. 41 and Corkscrew Road at Estero.

Travel Advisory:

Due to construction commencing in Mid January 2011 and continuing until Late March 2013 to widen US Highway 41 from Corkscrew Road to San Carlos Blvd. visitors to the park should plan for delays when traveling north or south along US 41. Coming from I75 there may also be delays in crossing US 41 at Corkscrew Road. For more information or comments about this work please contact Kris Cella, Cella Molnar & Associates, Inc. 239-337-1071, Kcella@cella.cc or Debbie Tower/JoAnn May, FDOT: 239-461-4300, Debbie.Tower@dot.state.fl.us JoAnne.May@dot.state.fl.us

GET INVOLVED

  • Volunteer -

    Koreshan State Historic Site in Estero, Fl. Koreshan SHS is looking for a special person with a passion for antique engines and machinery. Knowledge of antique engines and machinery is a must. The ability and desire to demonstrate, interpret, maintain and repair this equipment is required. This volunteer position is for December 1st thru March 31st. Applicants should be interested in returning on an annual basis. 20 hrs per week per person, FHU site provided. For information or to submit resume go to jim.glenn@dep.state.fl.us Mail to 3800 Corkscrew Rd. Estero, Fl 33928 attn. Jim Glenn. 

    Industrial Area Volunteer Job Description (PDF - 0.01KB)
  • For forms, information and benefits of volunteering visit Get Involved.
  • Friends of Koreshan State Historic Site, Inc.

  • 3800 Corkscrew Road, Estero, FL 33928

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