Orange County Regional History Center

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Basic Information

Address: 65 E. Central Blvd. Orlando, FL 32801
Phone Number: 407-836-8500
Fax Number: 407-836-8550
Director: Sara Van Arsdel

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Orange County Regional History Center


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Additional Information

Causes Served: education, children, families, local history, adults, seniors, ADA
Population Served: children, adults, ADA
Ages for Volunteer: 14 and older
Hours of Service: various
Minimum Hours Required: 25/year
Days of Service: generally weekdays or school holidays
Mission Statement:

We honor the past, explore the present to shape the future

Philosophy/Belief Statement:

To make history relevant, interesting, and fun; to engage and enhance our community; to preserve the rich history and cultural heritage of Central Florida; to create and nurture an environment for community involvement; to provide a place for non-partisan dialogue.

Program History:

With roots goving back to the 1940s as an historical society, the historical museum was founded in 1971; on Sept. 29, 2000, the name was changed to the Orange County Regional History Center and moved to the renovated 1927 Orange County Courthouse in downtown Orlando.

Events:

Several throughout the year, including Johy Young History Maker, bi-monthly Brown Bag Lunch & Learn, twice a year Artists and Authors, Halloween Safe Zone, and Holiday in the Square to name a few.