4 people in WDBO studio including a woman with the head of a dog.

This is an example of a “Historical Vignette” image.

April treat: Put your pet in a time machine!

Pet portraits! Get your historical pet portraits! In honor of National Pet Day (April 11), let our ace archives team bring a smile to your face as you support our museum. For a minimum gift of $25, we’ll add your pet to a historic photograph from our collection! Choose from two modes: “History Spy” (your pet becomes part of the story) or “Historical Vignette” (pets look like they ARE the story)!

We can’t wait to send your pet back to the past! Simply click HERE to make a donation, and we’ll send you a detailed e-mail about how to submit five high-resolution pet photographs to our team! We’ll choose which one works best, and you’ll receive a high-resolution image. Questions? Send an email to Cynthia.Merithew@ocfl.net.

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Black and white photo of young man in Uncle San outfit holding an American flag. At his feet is photoshopped dog.

This is an example of a “History Spy” image.

About the museum

One of Florida’s preeminent cultural institutions, the Orange County Regional History Center advances its mission to serve as the gateway for community engagement, education, and inspiration by preserving and sharing Central Florida’s continually unfolding story. With deep roots in Orange County, the History Center opened in 2000 and is operated by Orange County and the nonprofit Historical Society of Central Florida, Inc. Read more about our story.

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65 E. Central Blvd.
Orlando, Florida 32801 (opens in new window)

Local 407-836-8500
Toll Free 800-965-2030

The History Center is located in the restored 1927 courthouse at Magnolia Avenue and Central Boulevard in the heart of downtown Orlando. Parking is available in the Library Parking Garage at 112 E. Central Blvd. across from the Orlando Public Library. Get directions and a map.