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Celebrate Juneteenth at the History Center with this family-friendly day! Meet the trailblazers who shaped our region – from the musicians who lit up Orlando’s South Street Casino to activists and community builders whose legacies continue today.
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Engage with the evolving story of freedom in our ongoing exhibition How Distant Seems Our Starting Place, join a guided museum tour, and enjoy hands-on activities that highlight the Black Floridians who elevated Central Florida’s culture and history.
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#OTD: Brevard County’s youngest town, Grant-Valkaria, turns 20 next month; incorporated in 2006, after a resident-approved referendum. The 1st people in the area were the Ais near the Indian River Lagoon. It grew due to 19th-century fishing settlements, the railroad and ranching.
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CitySurfing #Orlando’s Picks To Celebrate #FathersDay 2026 - go.shr.lc/4xJg2CC via @CitySurfOrlando #attractions #restaurants #Holidays
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Happy Flag Day! Today commemorates the adoption of the U.S. flag in 1777 and the composition of the nation's iconic red, white, and blue banner. The enthusiastic little girl in this photo celebrated Flag Day a bit early with her miniature Stars and Stripes on June 8, 1973.
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Ten years ago, our community was forever changed.
Visit Created in Community: Portraits of Pulse at Orlando City Hall, featuring 49 community-created portraits honoring each life taken. The exhibition is on view through Aug. 23, 2026.
PulseOrlando.org. #OrlandoUnited
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Ten years ago this week, Orlando came together in grief, remembrance, and solidarity after the Pulse nightclub shooting on June 12, 2016. This photo, taken by Michael Maguire at the June 19 candlelight vigil at Lake Eola Park, captures a powerful moment of collective mourning.
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Nearly 50,000 people gathered to honor the 49 victims, support survivors and families, and stand united. On the 10th anniversary of Pulse, we remember those lost and the resilience of our community. #OrlandoUnited #Pulse10Year
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Orange County Regional History Center retweeted
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In honor of UCF's birthday, here is an article explaining our School Seal. I love you, @UCF. Proud to be a @UCFALUMNI 🎂 #HappyBirthdayUCF 🎂 #UCF #GoKnights #ChargeOn @Facts_UCF @UCFStool @SonsofUCF @SSN_UCF @UCFLibrary ⚔️
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FTU opened 1968 with <2,000 students. Became UCF in 1978 as its mission grew. Now one of the nation’s largest universities. 1972 aerial of UCF when it was FTU, during rapid growth. SR 434 on left, Lake Lee & Lake Ebby still landmarks today.
#OrangeCountyFL #OnThisDay
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Cattle ranching shaped the history and economy of Osceola County. Florida’s “Cracker Cowmen” drove herds across open prairies, tending cattle from camps like this one near Kissimmee. These rugged ranching traditions date back from the 1860’s.
#DiscoverYourHome #OsceolaCountyFL
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History center exhibit showcases Orlando Sentinel's story, community connection orlandosentinel.com/2026/06/…
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On June 5, 1925, Cocoa Beach was established. Before surfing, space launches & "I Dream of Jeannie," Gus Edwards promoted the barrier island town. Early post-Civil War settlers included formerly enslaved African Americans near the Banana River. #FloridaHistory #BrevardCountyFL
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Join us tomorrow for our monthly Lunch & Learn, as we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Orlando Sentinel, Central Florida’s resource for news about our community and beyond since 1876.
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Using selections from the Sentinel’s photo archive, Jeremy Hileman and Sarah Boye will discuss the publication’s history as well as fascinating stories the paper has covered. Order lunch, bring a lunch or watch it from home! For more information, visit TheHistoryCenter.org/Events.
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Happy #WorldBicycleDay! 1973: Orlando inventor Aaron Fechter built the “Jutta” from lawnmower/motorcycle/car/bike parts. He also made Rock-afire Explosion. Iconic FL history.
#OrangeCountyFL #OrlandoHistory
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Restaurants like Nasseve’s were more than just places to eat—they were community spaces sharing Caribbean culture with Central Florida. Founded in 1991 by Elizabeth Drumwright & Nasseve Cameron, it left a lasting legacy in Parramore. ❤️
#CaribbeanAmericanHeritageMonth #Orlando
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#OnThisDay, June 1, 1964, Orlando’s public pools and lake beaches opened on an integrated basis without incident. Weeks later, the nation watched as civil rights protesters faced violence in a St. Augustine swimming pool. The next day, the Senate advanced the Civil Rights Act.
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Performer Puni Nani dances with feathered ‘uli‘uli, a traditional Hawaiian percussion instrument, celebrating culture and heritage. Organized by the Asian-Pacific American Heritage Council of Central Florida, the event united communities through music, dance, food, and tradition.
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June 11 marks 70 years of WESH 2. Launched in 1956 in Holly Hill as an indie station, its 300-ft tower only reached Volusia County. Named for founder W. Wright Esch. Photo: WESH display at Central FL Fair with Bonanza’s Dan Blocker “Hoss” a Bill Baer’s TV ad in the corner.
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