Courthouse Cup Golf Tournament
Monday, March 11, 2024 Join us for a Four-Person Golf Scramble of historic proportions and the Eighth Annual Courthouse Cup! Location: Country Club of Orlando Registration & Continental Breakfast 9 – 10 a.m. Shotgun Start 10 a.m. Lunch and Awards after play concludes The Scramble for the Courthouse Cup is a fundraiser for
Sensory Sunday: Florida’s Artistic Wonders
Sunday, January 21, 2024, noon – 4 p.m. Explore how crunchy shells, squishy clay, and vibrant colors can be used to create art in this day inspired by Florida’s vibrant arts and culture. We’ll have a day filled with exploration, creativity, and inspiration as we celebrate the Sunshine State’s diverse
Lunch & Learn – Kilts and Cabers: Scottish Highland Games
Friday, January 12, 2024, Noon – 1 p.m. Hosted annually by the Scottish-American Society of Central Florida, our local Scottish Highland Games celebrate and promote centuries-old athletics, traditional dance, music, art, and food while supporting local businesses and organizations. Join us for a wee journey through 46 years of our
Major League Drama at Tinker Field
By Pam Schwartz, from the Fall 2023 Edition of Reflections Magazine Note: This article contains profanity in quoted material. On March 28, 1977, Orlando’s Tinker Field readied for the upcoming Spring Training game between the Texas Rangers and the Minnesota Twins. What might have played out like any other nine-inning
Has your Ancestry.com research plateaued? Your library can help!
Orange County Library System Genealogy Event – December 2023 OCLS’s West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center offers events that cover a range of basic and beginning genealogy research. This month you can get guidance on how to use holiday gatherings for research, among other virtual classes. For more information on
History Alive: Bessie Coleman Aviation Adventure
Sunday, February 4, 2024, noon – 4 p.m. Celebrate the remarkable achievements of Bessie Coleman, a pioneer in aviation history! During History Alive! you will experience engaging activities throughout the museum that highlight the incredible journey of America’s first Black and Native American woman pilot and the important role of
History Alive: Famous Floridians
Saturday, January 6, 2024, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Let’s take a captivating journey through the lives of Famous Floridians! From the groundbreaking discoveries of Florida scientists to the iconic melodies of the world’s most popular boy bands and the inspiring work of community builders, this will be an engaging
Hitching a Ride: The Incredible Journey of Martha Esch
By Jeremy Hileman, Assistant Curator, from the Fall 2023 issue of Reflections Magazine For some people, it can take a lifetime to discover what they are truly passionate about. There are those among us, however, who seem to have known what moves them right from the very beginning. For Martha
Brechner Speaker Series: Once Upon a Time in Florida
Sunday, January 14, 2024, 1:30 – 3 p.m. Join Florida Humanities and the Orange County Regional History Center to celebrate the book Once Upon a Time in Florida: Stories of Life in the Land of Promises, which marks the 50th anniversary of Florida Humanities with 50 timeless essays from the
Lunch & Learn – History in the Streets
Friday, December 1, 2023, Noon – 1 p.m. Orange Avenue. Church Street. Rosalind. Mills. Bumby. These are streets many Orlandoans travel every day. But what are the stories behind the names? From pioneers to landmarks, this journey through some of Orlando’s best-known streets is a great way to learn about