Research your Hispanic ancestors with help from the library
Orange County Library System Genealogy Events – October 2023 OCLS’s West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center offers events that cover a range of basic and beginning genealogy research techniques, including how to interpret DNA results, census records, vital statistics, land records, probate records, and immigration records. As part of our
History With Pride
Saturday, October 21, 2023, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Stop in and cool down at the History Center during the Come Out With Pride celebration. Enjoy free admission to the museum where you can take a stroll through our exhibitions to learn about Central Florida’s history and get creative with
Launching the Kennedy Space Center
By Rachel Williams, Historian, Orange County Regional History Center From recollections from folks who lived in Central Florida decades ago to the reflections of people making history today, the oral histories in the Orange County Regional History Center’s collection reveal the rich diversity of our region, including its role in
I Am Not a Floridian, But . . .
By Justine Truc, 2023 University of South Carolina Oral History Fellow Through the generosity of one of our donors, the History Center is able to offer two paid fellowships each summer through the University of South Carolina’s graduate public history program. These virtual fellowships typically involve working with the museum’s
Oral History: Navigating Histories and Memories and Illuminating a Historical Landmark
By Adedoyin E. Adekunle, 2023 University of South Carolina Oral History Fellow Through the generosity of one of our donors, the History Center is able to offer two paid fellowships each summer through the University of South Carolina’s graduate public history program. These virtual fellowships typically involve working with the
The Stetson Mansion: More Than a Home for Hats
By Kara Kovalev, Registrar, Orange County Regional History Center John B. Stetson is best known for his design of the modern cowboy hat. What’s less well known is the impact he had on the town of DeLand, home of Stetson University. His Gilded Age mansion on Camphor Lane stands as
Sam Rivers (1923-2011): A friend remembers the local legend
By Matt Gorney This story originally ran in the Jan. 4, 2012, issue of Orlando Weekly. It is reprinted here with permission. It’s as if this one was all for you, Orlando. Sam Rivers was truly among us from 1991 until the time he split on Dec. 26. If you’ve
Lunch & Learn – For Filmmakers by Filmmakers: The Orlando Film Festival Story
Friday, October 6, 2023, Noon – 1 p.m. We’ve all been moved by a good film, but have you ever wondered who inspired the filmmaker behind your experience? Supporting and promoting the arts in downtown Orlando for almost 20 years, the Orlando Film Festival is known for being that inspiration.
“Sometimes Fun, Sometimes Crazy, Always Interesting”: Getting to Know Former Orlando Sentinel Reporter Erin Ailworth
By Travis Puterbaugh, Curator of Collections From recollections from folks who lived in Central Florida decades ago to the reflections of people making history today, the oral histories in the Orange County Regional History Center’s collection reveal the rich diversity of our region. Here’s a look at an oral history