Pioneer University  •  Winter Speaker Series

Trailblazing the Tamiami Trail

Follow the story of a road that became part of Southwest Florida’s history.

Presented by:

Thomas Lockyear

Museum of the Everglades

Date: Friday, January 8, 2027

Time: 10 a.m.

Location: Art Hall, Koreshan State Park

3800 Corkscrew Road, Estero, FL 33928

Part of the Pioneer University Winter Speaker Series, this presentation invites you to explore the history, nature, music, and community connections that make Southwest Florida special. Join us in the historic setting of Koreshan State Park for a morning of discovery and lifelong learning.

Explore the story of the Tamiami Trail and its place in Southwest Florida’s history. Thomas Lockyear of the Museum of the Everglades shares a look at this landmark route through the region.

Know Before You Go: This presentation is free to attend. Regular park admission applies.