Weavers of Orlando Guild celebrates 75 years
This year, the Weavers of Orlando—a regional guild of fiber artists—turns 75 years old. Members of the Weavers have met every month since the guild’s founding in 1942, during the World War II years.
Celebrating African American Inventors & Innovators
The History Center has created Celebrating African American Inventors & Innovators, a collection of 32 brief biographies. We hope their stories inspire you to learn more about African American innovators throughout history.
An icon of plastic finds a home in Florida
In 1953 Tupperware headquarters moved to Osceola County next to Gatorland. Central Florida drew Tupperware salespeople for training and was home to the company’s Jubilee, an annual sales convention and celebration.
Exhibit reveals role of plastics in our lives
The Orange County Regional History Center’s latest limited-run exhibition, Plastics Unwrapped, explores one of the 20th century’s most-debated inventions: the synthetic polymers we call plastics.
J. Michael Francis Reveals Florida’s Colonial Past
Speaking to an overflow crowd at the Orlando Public Library, historian J. Michael Francis explored the many myths that dominate popular perceptions about the Spanish colonization of Florida.
OCLS Cardholders Receive $2 Off Admission
Orange County Library System cardholders now receive $2 off admission to the Orange County Regional History Center when they present a library card in good standing.
Historical Society honors trailblazer Isabel Roberts
Isabel Roberts (1871-1955) once worked at the right hand of Frank Lloyd Wright, who designed a house that bears her name in Illinois.
Illuminating Art Legend Ralph Bagley
Memoirs and photos from the estate of longtime Central Florida painter and teacher Ralph L. Bagley reveal a lifetime in the arts and a devoted dad.
Field Trips: Making History Accessible
As school field trips to museums decrease across the nation, educators at the History Center are thinking outside the box to bring history to students.
Celebrating Orange County’s Artistic Heritage
Central Florida has long been home to a thriving community of artists. Now, the “Art Legends of Orange County” project celebrates 50 years of creativity.