The Winter Park History Museum seeks to research and preserve the abundant, history of Winter Park and its surrounding area, and tell our town's story through free educational exhibits, lecture series and outreach programs.
Saluting all soldiers who have served our country over the decades. Shown here is the WWII Rollins College Star Unit on Park Avenue circa 1943.
Colorized by @will.setzer Thank you to @rollinscollegearchives #wpinsprires #wphistorymuseum #wishyouwereherewp
Thank you, Penelope fans, for joining us this week for Make Believe Monday at the Museum! #wphistorymuseum#wpinspires#wishyouwereherewp
We found this in the children’s playroom at the end of the day. Happy 4th and thanks to everyone that stopped by! #wpinspires #wphistorymuseum #wishyouwereherewp
Make it a cool 4th in Winter Park. Stop by the Winter Park History Museum between 9am - 4pm Thursday. Enjoy the Hotels & Motels exhibit in air conditioned comfort and enjoy complimentary ice water. Happy 4th! #wpinspires #wphistorymuseum #wishyouwereherewp
Come on out this Saturday, May 18th to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Farmer’s Market! Penelope, Princess of the Peacocks will be on the museum lawn from 11-12 noon! Lots of fun for all! #wpinspires #wphistorymuseum #wishyouwereherewp
Our first trivia night. Congratulations to winners, The Citrus Label table! A sell out crowd enjoyed the evening. Stayed tuned for the next one! #wpinspires #wphistorymuseum #wishyouwereherewp
In the 1930s -70s ‘Mom ‘n Pop’ motels, like the Palm Plaza, lined 17-92. Get your nostalgia fix at the museum exhibition: Wish You Were Here: The Hotels and Motels of Winter Park. #wphistorymuseum #wpinspires #wishyouwereherewp
The Easter bunny arrives in 1958 to Winter Park to help find hidden treats at Showalter Field!
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Please join us tonight for this celebratory event!
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Thanks to Andy Brooks who donated this working Hallicrafters 4-band communications receiver (c.1950) used by Rollins Physics Department. #wphistorymuseum #wpinspires #wishyouwereherewp
Junior art critic c. 1960’s, at the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival, which celebrates 60 years this weekend! #wpinspires #wphistorymuseum #wishyouwereherewp
It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood! The fun has begun for the 5th Annual Be My Neighbor Day! Festivities continue till 3 PM today in Central Park. C’mon down to our neighborhood! #wpinspires#wphistorymuseum
Tomorrow is the 5th Annual Be My Neighbor Day! This event is a collaboration between WUCF TV and Winter Park History Museum featuring Daniel Tiger and honoring The legacy of Mr. Fred Rogers! Hope to see you all from 12-3pm. #wpinspires #wphistorymuseum #wishyouwereherewp
The place for a burger in the 1950’s-60’s was Roper’s Drive-In. Teenage heaven with a juke box and car hops. Roper’s (1947-1967) was located at the crossroads of Orange and Orlando Avenues. #wphistorymuseum #wishyouwereherewp #wpinspires
Our thanks to Ed Gfeller for his great donation of Langford Hotel articles, including this printed piece. Visit the museum’s current exhibition: The Hotels and Motels of Winter Park and experience our recreated Langford bar. #wphistory #wpinspires #wishyouwereherewp
