Get your genealogical research started with the library’s “Finding Your Roots Series”
Orange County Library System Genealogy Events – September 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
Sensory Sunday: Monster Mash
October 15, 2023, Noon – 4 p.m. Witches, goblins, and vampires, oh my! This Sensory Sunday will celebrate the things that make the spooky season so thrilling, with lots of sensory friendly fun. Enjoy creepy crafts and hands-on activities for the whole family. And it wouldn’t be Halloween without some
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer Application Deadline: September 21, 2023 or until filled Pay: $60,000 – $70,000 annually, full-time exempt with benefits Location address: Orange County Regional History Center, 65 East Central Blvd., Orlando, FL 32801, this is an onsite job placement Overview: The Orange County Regional History Center is seeking a
Casks and Cabinets: A History of Rocky’s Replay
Images courtesy of PinballNews.com. By Kelly D’Ambrosio, Digital Archivist, Orange County Regional History Center Tapping buttons, machine-generated bleeps, and distorted voice-overs emanating from arcade cabinets lining carpeted rooms. Layered between the machine sounds are the chatter and cheers of people enjoying themselves. To many, arcades are a place of after-school
Sam Rivers 100
Saturday, October 7, 2023 The Central Florida music community honors the life and legacy of the late Sam Rivers, celebrating his 100th birthday with a day of activities at the History Center. A true legend in the world of jazz, Rivers spent the latter part of his life and career in
Sam Rivers 100
Saturday, October 7, 2023 The Central Florida music community honors the life and legacy of the late Sam Rivers, celebrating his 100th birthday with a day of activities at the History Center. A true legend in the world of jazz, Rivers spent the latter part of his life and career in
Trick or Treat Safe Zone
Saturday, October 28, 2023, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Calling all ghosts and ghouls: it’s time for our annual Trick or Treat Safe Zone! Enjoy trick or treating throughout the History Center and the Orlando Public Library along with creepy crafts, candy, games, and more! Costumes encouraged but not required.
Celebrating Latin American Arts & Culture
Saturday, September 23, 2023, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. We’re celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with our Third Annual Celebration of Latin American Arts & Culture. We will be joined by Central Florida artists representing several Latin American countries who will display and sell their artwork. Meet the artists, see live
Third Thursday @ The Museum
Thursday, June 20, 2024, 5 – 9 p.m. The History Center is open late on the third Thursday of each month with three hours of free admission. Third Thursday @ The Museum is part of a wider event at various downtown Orlando venues organized by the Downtown Arts District celebrating