Lake County Historical Society and Museum Archives

december

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A classic Florida attraction known the world over, Cypress Gardens delighted guests for decades. Join us as we trace the history of this Winter Haven treasure, remembered as the “Water Ski Capital of the World.” You will hear about the development and opening of the park, the property’s expansive botanical gardens, and the shows and rides that made it such a fun place to visit for generations of tourists and locals alike.

About Our Speaker
Jeremy Hileman is the assistant curator of collections at the Orange County Regional History Center. As part of the museum staff since 2018, he previously served as the One Orlando registrar and has worked on several key projects, including the special exhibition Figurehead: Music & Mayhem in Orlando’s Underground. Jeremy is an alumnus of Florida State University.

Participate online or in-person. Closed caption available online.

History Center Members: Free
General Public: $5
History Center Members with lunch: $12
General Public with lunch: $17
Lunch must be ordered by 9 a.m. on Thursday, December 4.

Please call 407-836-8580 with questions.

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(Friday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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Orange County Regional History Center

65 E Central Blvd, Orlando, FL 32801

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Orange County Regional History Center4078368500 65 E Central Blvd, Orlando, FL 32801

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06dec10:00 am5:00 pmHistory Alive: Highlights of the Museum

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