Our Esquire calendar appeal has been extended!

For the second year, we’re sharing twelve months of striking black-and-white photographs from the Esquire Collection—a visual journey that captures the spirit of Central Florida’s past while inspiring us to look forward.

When you make a donation of just $30 before December 31, you’ll not only claim your limited-edition calendar – you’ll also provide critical funding to help us preserve and share Central Florida’s history.

The Esquire Collection holds more than 100,000 images documenting life in the mid-20th century. Much of this collection still needs to be scanned, cataloged, and protected for future generations—a process that requires dedicated resources. Your gift supports the Historical Society of Central Florida, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, and ensures that the Orange County Regional History Center can continue to preserve collections like this and to offer meaningful exhibitions, education, and enrichment programs.

Take an active role in preserving our community’s continually unfolding story today! Calendars are available in our museum store through December 31.

About the museum

One of Florida’s preeminent cultural institutions, the Orange County Regional History Center advances its mission to serve as the gateway for community engagement, education, and inspiration by preserving and sharing Central Florida’s continually unfolding story. With deep roots in Orange County, the History Center opened in 2000 and is operated by Orange County and the nonprofit Historical Society of Central Florida, Inc. Read more about our story.

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65 E. Central Blvd.
Orlando, Florida 32801 (opens in new window)

Local 407-836-8500
Toll Free 800-965-2030

The History Center is located in the restored 1927 courthouse at Magnolia Avenue and Central Boulevard in the heart of downtown Orlando. Parking is available in the Library Parking Garage at 112 E. Central Blvd. across from the Orlando Public Library. Get directions and a map.