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In general, the timeline stretches back to Orlando’s beginnings in the 1830s and up through the early 1980s. If you would like to submit an event that is significant to Orlando’s history, please do so by clicking “Submit Timeline Date” to the right and by filling out the form providing as much detail as possible.
22 de abr. de 2024 · 26 Apr 2024 Earth Day Work Day. April 26, 2024. Join Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and the City of Orlando's Green Works team for Earth Day Work Day. Downtown workers, residents and the local community are invited to enjoy their lunch outdoors at the City Hall Plaza where they will learn about sustainability and environmental stewardship.
28 de jan. de 2024 · Wells’built Museum of African American History. Orlando is known for its rich African American History, and one of the institutions that ensure the history and culture of Orlando’s African Americans is preserved is the Wells’built Museum of African American History. Formerly a hotel frequented by black celebrities, the museum was opened ...
The College Park Historical Society meets the fourth Monday of the month at 7 PM at the College Park Neighborhood Center. 2393 Elizabeth Street Orlando, Florida 32804. Contact President Bill Jennings 407-927-4324. Princeton St before 1920.
(COURTESY OF ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL HISTORY CENTER) For residents of Fern Creek, Dickson Azalea Park has provided a quiet escape from the bustle of downtown Orlando for generations. The 3.6-acre In 2014, the Lake Lawsona/Fern Creek Neighborhood Association unveiled a state historical marker honoring the Washington Street Bridge and the five-acre H.H. Dickson Azalea Park.
Orlando History. To hear some people tell it, Orlando's history didn't begin until Walt Disney World® Resort opened in 1971 — but the fact is, the region's rich past can be traced to the prehistoric era, with indigenous Americans, Spanish cattle ranchers, citrus growers, a historic African American community, astronauts, visionaries and other trailblazers making their marks along the way.
Area History. The area of land which was to become the Orlando Wetlands was historically a wet prairie and a part of the St. Johns River floodplain. Settlers began moving to the Christmas area during the Second Seminole War in the late 1830s. In 1837, the Army, under the command of Brig. General Abraham Eustis built Fort Christmas.
