The Uncommon Friends Foundation seeks to preserve historic artifacts and homes related to James and Eleanor Newton's uncommon friends from early 20th century American history. This includes the Burroughs Home in Fort Myers, Florida, built in 1901. For the holiday season, the Burroughs Home and nearby Langford Kingston Home are decorated as part of Holiday House, a tradition started in 1956 where the Fort Myers Women's Community Club decorates both homes for the event.

2.  The mission of the Uncommon Friends
Foundation includes the preservation of the
historic artifacts related to James and
Eleanor Newton’s “uncommon friends,”
including the Edisons, Fords, Firestones, and
Lindberghs. Since 2008, the foundation has
also sought to preserve the Burroughs
Home, built in 1901 in Fort Myers, Florida, as
well as the artifacts left behind by the
Burroughs family.

3.  A stunningly gorgeous home, the Burroughs
Home goes on display every December as part
of Holiday House, an event held in conjunction
with the nearby historic Langford Kingston
Home.
Like the Burroughs Home, the Langford
Kingston Home is an indelible part of the Fort
Myers landscape. Built in 1919, its Midwestern
styling and impressive gardens have made it
one of the city’s crowning architectural jewels,
and it has become a beloved local hotspot for
events like weddings and photo shoots.

4.  For the holiday season, both homes have
been given seasonal decorations
courtesy of the Fort Myers Women’s
Community Club, a tradition the club
has upheld since 1956.