Friday, August 7, 2026, Noon – 1 p.m.
Orlando officially incorporated as a town in 1875 and as a city in 1885. Using two bird’s-eye view maps from 1884 and 1890, we can see how the city’s foundational history shaped what Orlando is today. Join historian, Rachel Williams, as she describes key figures and places in early Orlando.
About Our Speaker
Rachel Williams holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in history and public history from the University of Central Florida. She is currently the historian at the History Center, where she works on various projects such as editing the museum’s magazine, Reflections from Central Florida, and assisting the public with research projects.
Participate online or in-person. Closed caption available online.
History Center Members: Free
General Public: $5
History Center Members with lunch: $12
General Public with lunch: $17
Lunch must be ordered by 9 a.m. on Thursday, August 6. Call 407-836-8580 with questions.
