Discover Florida’s Fascinating Past and Free Admission for Veterans this Nov. at the History Center
Check out what's happening at the Orange County Regional History Center this month.
From stories carved in cemetery headstones to free admission for veterans, November programs at the Orange County Regional History Center explore the many ways history lives around us.
Discover Orlando’s past through Greenwood Cemetery at Lunch & Learn, explore traditional Florida life with hands-on History Alive activities, and the History Center will honor veterans and active-duty military personnel with free admission to the museum on Veterans Day,
Visitors can also explore our newest major exhibition, By Heart and By Hand, celebrating the artistry, heritage, and traditions of Black craft artists. The exhibition continues through March 28, 2027.
Learn more at TheHistoryCenter.org.
Friday, November 6, 2026, Noon – 1 p.m.
Ever walked through a cemetery and wondered what the stones might tell you? Cemeteries are more than quiet spaces – they hold clues about the people, values, and events that shaped a community. In this Lunch & Learn, at the History Center or online, discover how to read a cemetery like a historian. Using Orlando’s Greenwood Cemetery as our guide, we’ll explore the landscape, uncover hidden stories, and connect what’s carved in stone to the larger story of Orlando’s past. Once you know what to look for, you’ll never see a cemetery the same way again.
Cost: Free for History Center Members; General Public $5. Cost with lunch: $12 for History Center Members; General Public $17. (Lunch must be ordered by 9 a.m. on Thursday, November 5.)
Details & registration: TheHistoryCenter.org/Event/Lunch-Learn-History-Written-in-Stone-
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
From cattle ranches to sprawling citrus groves, Florida’s communities were shaped by resilience, creativity, and hard work. Explore the traditions, tools, and trades that helped build Florida into the vibrant state it is today. Discover how families lived and the skills that kept communities thriving across generations.
Activities Include:
Cracker Trail Board Game – Journey alongside Florida’s iconic cow hunters as you navigate challenges, care for your herd, and learn how cattle ranching became one of the state’s foundational industries.
Pioneer Butter Making & Mold Station – Try your hand at shaping butter using pioneer-style molds and learn how Floridians made dairy staples. It’s hands-on, historic, and deliciously fun!
Citrus Packing House Challenge – Step into the Dr. Phillips Packing House and discover the art of Florida citrus. Learn how citrus growers graded, packed, and shipped the oranges that made Florida famous.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
The Orange County Regional History Center will honor veterans and active-duty military personnel with free admission to the museum on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11. It’s our way of saluting our military for their service to our nation.
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