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Orlando’s First Hospital and the Rivalry That Transformed a …

The loss of St. Luke’s spurred Christ, McEwan, and others to begin fundraising for the creation of a new, modern facility. Christ and McEwan both donated equipment, which was in short supply due to World War I, and undertaker Carey Hand offered the free … See more

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Healthcare Heroes – Orange County Regional History Center

WEBBeginning Monday, June 7, 2021, the Orange County Regional History Center presents Healthcare Heroes: Portraits of Orlando Health’s Frontline Workers, a …

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Who Was Hiram Calder

WEBOn the morning of July 11, 1914, Dr. Calvin D. Christ was summoned to the Orange County home for indigents. A 64-year-old Orlandoan, Hiram E. Calder, lay dying …

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Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code – Orange County Regional History …

WEBFrom the Smithsonian Institution Presented by Orlando Health October 13, 2018 – January 6, 2019. This special exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution and the …

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History Center Partners with Orlando Health

WEBIt will be on display at the History Center from Oct. 3, 2018, to Jan. 5, 2019, through the local sponsorship of Orlando Health. The second exhibition explores the …

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Designing a Flag for Orange County

WEBThe design was altered slightly before the unveiling so that the words “Orange County Florida” could be added on top of the rainbow. Adams’ winning design …

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Exhibition Programming – Orlando Health: 100 Years of Caring

WEBOrlando Health: 100 Years of Caring. The Orlando Health system began in November 1918, a century ago, as a single hospital known then as Orange General. The first …

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Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code AND the History of YOU

WEBYou can also make an appointment to visit our Brechner Research Library and utilize our growing collection of historical resources by contacting Melissa Procko, 407 …

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History Center Receives Top National Award for Service to …

WEBInstitute of Museum and Library Services taps Orlando museum for 2019 National Medal. The Orange County Regional History Center has been named one of …

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Orlando Health: 100 Years of Caring – Orange County Regional …

WEBOn exhibit November 3, 2018 – March 3, 2019. The Orlando Health system began in November 1918, a century ago, as a single hospital known then as Orange General. …

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Honoring the Honorable Mable Butler

WEBSeptember 27, 2021. The recipient of the John Young History Maker Award for 2021, the Honorable Mable Butler blazed a historic career in public service in Orlando and Orange …

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Are We There Yet

WEBThese interesting lunchtime lectures last approximately 45 minutes, followed by a short question-and-answer period. Bring a lunch or let us order one for you by …

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Windover: Prehistoric Past Revealed at Ancient Pond Cemetery

WEBIt was a warm, spring day in 1982 when backhoe operator Steve Vanderjagt paused to examine a pale rock he had uncovered while working construction near the edge of a …

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Mary Ann Carroll: “First Lady” of Highwaymen Leaves Rich Legacy

WEBHistory Center staff members were saddened to learn of the death on Dec. 4, 2019, of Mary Ann Carroll, who was long a stalwart member of the group of Florida …

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Orlando Changes – Orange County Regional History Center

WEBBy Tana Mosier Porter from the Summer 2016 edition of Reflections magazine. Orange County pioneer Kena Fries wrote of change in Orlando from the city’s …

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Florida’s Healing Waters: Gilded Age Mineral Springs, Seaside …

WEBTuesday, December 1, noon Florida was a tourist magnet far earlier than most of us realize. In Victorian times, Americans came from afar to soak up the climate …

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Around the Museum Blog – Orange County Regional History Center

WEBThe Citrus Tower in Clermont. An Orange-Colored History of One of Florida’s Oldest and Tallest Attractions By Clay Waters from the Fall 2023 edition of Reflections Magazine …

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Inaugural Women's History Breakfast Honors Mary McLeod Bethune

WEBDistinguished speakers to highlight life of educator, suffrage leader, adviser to presidents. On March 12, the Orange County Regional History Center presents its …

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