Lena Clarke’s purse and contents, Orlando Collected

Orlando Collected: Preserving history can be murder

On Display APRIL 12, 2025 – JAN. 11, 2026 In honor of Orlando’s 150th anniversary, the Orange County Regional History Center offers a glimpse into some of the most fascinating and rarely seen items from the city’s history with our newest special exhibition, Orlando Collected. Since its incorporation in 1875 with just 85 residents, Orlando has grown into a vibrant and diverse community of over 300,000. Through the Read More » Continue reading Orlando Collected: Preserving history can be murder

Orlando Collected

What do Cher, NSYNC, and Shaq have in common? This brick. Curated from the collection of the Historical Society of Central Florida, in collaboration with individuals and organizations throughout the community, Orlando Collected marks the city’s 150th anniversary with the exhibition of 150 of some of the most fascinating and rarely seen items from Orlando’s history. ON DISPLAY APRIL 12, 2025 – JAN. 11, 2026 Read More » Continue reading Orlando Collected

Volusia Staycation

Play Along with my Custom BINGO Card! As an online high school science teacher for Brevard County with three kids in Volusia County public schools, we try to go on little trips when school is out of session, like spring break in March. For a variety of reasons this year, we will not be traveling this month and are, instead, planning out our “Staycation.” I Read More » Continue reading Volusia Staycation

Central Florida’s Hidden Gem: Oakland Nature Preserve

Oakland, FL Article & Photos by: Kelsey Walters Florida is a place where nature still thrives, with wide-open spaces and wildlife that remind us of the state’s wild roots. Beyond the theme parks and busy beaches, there’s a side of Florida that’s all about peaceful hikes, birdwatching, and the simple pleasure of being surrounded by nature. Just a short 30-minute drive from Orlando, Oakland Nature Read More » Continue reading Central Florida’s Hidden Gem: Oakland Nature Preserve

This August at the History Center, Check into Fascinating Hotel History, Explore Tales from Gatorland at 75, Warm Up for School, and More!

As August begins, school is just around the corner for many Central Floridians, and we’re ready to welcome it at the History Center with a super-special “Historymakers Back 2 School Bash.” We still have vacations and travel on our minds, though, as we dive into stories about the colorful Florida hotels where visitors ventured to “take the waters” in America’s Gilded Age, during a program Read More » Continue reading This August at the History Center, Check into Fascinating Hotel History, Explore Tales from Gatorland at 75, Warm Up for School, and More!