Sensory Sunday: Underwater Adventures
Sunday, April 21, 2024, Noon – 4 p.m. Florida’s sparkling blue waters are home to many animals, legends, and aquatic wonders. Through hands-on activities, we’ll discover what animals splash around in our waters and explore some fantastic stories in Florida lore! Presented in partnership with the Autism Society of Greater
Read all about it! Learn your family history using newspapers
Orange County Library System Genealogy Events – March 2024 Through their West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center, the Orange County Library System offers a wide array of genealogy events that we know fans of the History Center would be interested in, so we’re happy to support our valued community partner
Lunch & Learn – Gators, Glitz, and Gatsby: Florida’s Roaring 1920s
Friday, April 5, 2024, noon – 1 p.m. Discover a world where palm trees swayed to the rhythm of jazz, flappers danced like there was no tomorrow, and bootlegging was the country’s worst kept secret. This month we’ll take a romp through an era that may be described as full
Solar Celebration
Monday, April 8, 2024, 2:30 – 4 p.m. The History Center and the Orlando Public Library are hosting a “sun”-sational gathering! Participate in this spectacular solar eclipse viewing party featuring themed games, activities, and hands-on crafts to facilitate a fascinating celestial discovery. Solar-safe sunglasses and a solar telescope for viewing
History Alive: Echoes of Elegance
Saturday, April 6, 2024, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Step back in time for an enchanting journey through the heart of Orlando’s rich architectural heritage. Immerse yourself in history with activities exploring the stories of the buildings we see every day and those that graced the streets of our city’s
The Citrus Tower in Clermont
An Orange-Colored History of One of Florida’s Oldest and Tallest Attractions By Clay Waters from the Fall 2023 edition of Reflections Magazine For more than 60 years, the Citrus Tower in Clermont has stood sentinel over a deep slice of Central Florida. Featuring a 360-degree observation deck that provides a view of
Women’s History Breakfast: Daring Women of the Skies
Thursday, March 14, 2024, 8 – 10 a.m. The Orange County Regional History Center’s Fifth Annual Women’s History Month event honors the historic impact of women on Florida and the world and highlights the importance of women’s often untold stories. Proceeds support the History Center’s HERstory: Women in History Internship
Lunch & Learn – History Happens Here: The Story of the History Center
Friday, March 1, 2024, Noon – 1 p.m. The rich history of the Orange County Regional History Center spans eight decades from the humble roots of the Central Florida Historical Society in 1942 to today’s multi-national-award-winning, five-story museum and vast historical collection. We will deep dive into the history of
History Alive: Ancient Explorers
Saturday, March 2, 2024, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Step back in time and embark on a journey of discovery to unearth the hidden history of Central Florida. This immersive event offers an exciting opportunity for families to explore the mysteries of the past, investigate animal artifacts, and engage in
Brechner Speaker Series – Picturing Paradise: From Audubon to the Florida Highwaymen
Sunday, March 24, 2024, 2 – 3 p.m. The Florida landscape has provided aesthetic inspiration to artists for centuries. Titian Ramsay Peale and John James Audubon came in search of native flora and fauna, followed by Harriet Beecher Stowe, Martin Johnson Heade, George Inness, Winslow Homer, and Henry Ossawa Tanner,