Library’s study group can help you learn about your Native American roots
It’s interesting to consider AI’s role in genealogy research and the Orange County Library System is doing just that during the month of May. This and many other classes are offered by OCLS through their Genealogy Center located at the West Oaks Branch in Ocoee. Learn more about the many
FIFA World Cup 1994
April 20 – June 9, 2024 In the summer of 1994, Orlando took its place as host for five soccer games of the FIFA World Cup. With the United States serving as World Cup host for the first time, matches were played in nine cities. With billions watching, thousands of
Highwaymen Kids
April 20 – May 12, 2024 This exhibition presents vivid Florida landscapes painted by middle school students from three Orange County Public Schools – the Academic Center for Excellence, College Park Middle School, and Howard Middle School Academy of Arts. More than 400 young artists participated in our seventh annual
The Pendulum of Pride: A History of LGBTQ Resilience in Central Florida
Sunday, June 9, 2024, 2 – 3 p.m. In this program, David Matteson, a past Board president of the LGBTQ History Museum of Central Florida, will survey the history of the LGBTQ community in the region by focusing on moments of progress, resistance, and resilience. In the wake of the
Lunch & Learn – Lightning (Sometimes) Strikes Twice: Central Florida’s Famous Firebolts
Friday, June 7, 2024, noon – 1 p.m. Did you know Central Florida is considered the lightning capital of the United States? Shocking, we know – that fact strikes pretty close to home. What makes our area so attractive for lightning storms and how much havoc have they wrought in
History Alive: Navigating Florida’s Tourism History
June 1, 2024, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Embark on a journey through tourism’s bygone era! We will explore how steamboats, railroads, and “tin can tourists” grew Central Florida’s tourism sector. Indulge your creativity with fun activities for all ages that explore how tourism transformed our state. Guided tours of
Museum Curator of Education
TO APPLY: Please visit www.ocfl.net. Click on the employee tab, then career opportunities, and then external applicants. Search for job ID 34565 and click on the link. You will then be directed to apply for this specific job posting. Overview The Orange County Regional History Center is seeking a highly
Executive Director
TO APPLY: Please visit www.ocfl.net. Click on the employee tab, then career opportunities, and then external applicants. Search for job ID 34331 and click on the link. You will then be directed to apply for this specific job posting. Overview The Orange County Regional History Center is seeking a highly qualified
What Remains: A Land Called Wewahotee
By Kelly D’Ambrosio, Digital Archivist, Orange County Regional History Center Land changes hands and names as the years pass, extending its story with each transaction. In the case of a lost Central Florida community named Wewahotee – now often spelled Wewahootee – an expansive story has become muddled by time
Find out more about your German ancestors at the library in April
Our friends at the Orange County Library System have a wonderful resource in their Genealogy Center located in the West Oaks Branch in Ocoee. This month you can learn about your ancestors from Tennessee to Europe. Learn more about the many resources of the library at OCLS.info. Utilizing the General