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.
Great thanks to WPHM Board Member and Co-Founder of Winter Park Distilling Company, Paul Twyford, for their generous donation of disinfectant wipes! Pictured here is Leslie, one our dedicated docents. #wpinspires #wphistorymuseum #wpdistillingco #winterpark
WPHM is going to be open by appointment starting tomorrow! Come check out our current exhibit, The Hotels & Motels of Winter Park. #wpinspires #history #museum #centralflorida #floridahistory #orlando #winterpark #hotels #motels #handsonhistory #historymuseum #vacation
Announcing the Return of Princess Penelope!
Princess Penelope was sitting in her Peacock Castle when she heard that everyone missed her. Penelope thought carefully about how she could safely bring joy and happiness to her friends. Then the idea appeared in her head like a lightbulb, she could livestream her children’s show!
Tune in every Monday at 10am starting April 27th on our Facebook page to sing and dance with Penelope, Princess of the Peacocks. Be sure to check our Facebook the night before for any changes!
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Check out this beautifully illustrated 1927 children’s book donated this month to the Winter Park History Museum by Lindsey Hayes.
Eulalie Osgood Grover penned a series of these wildly popular children’s primers and moved to Winter Park in 1926. Her name might sound familiar, as her brother Osgood Grover was a renowned Rollins professor and established Mead Botanical Garden. Eulalie and her brother also founded Hannibal Square Public Library.
Think of the WPHM when you go through your attics and closets and happen upon an interesting piece of Winter Park history. We are always seeking donations of memorabilia such as letters, diaries, books and photographs that tell the story of Winter Park and its residents. Our collection continues to grow because of your thoughtful donations.
Contact museum@wphistory.org for more information on how to donate.
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The Easter Bunny🐰 practiced social distancing this year when visiting our residents! }wpinspires #history #museum #centralflorida #floridahistory #orlando #winterpark #handsonhistory #historymuseum #socialdistancing #easter #parkave
Due to the continuing health concerns of COVID-19, the WPHM will be closed until further notice. This will also include our children’s show, Penelope, Princess of the Peacocks. Thank you for your support.
Please stop by our current exhibition, The Hotels & Motels of Winter Park. This exhibition will close on Friday, April 23rd. The Museum is open Tuesday through Friday 10am to 4pm and Saturdays from 9am to 2pm. Stay tuned for exciting updates about our new exhibition. #wpinspires #history #museum #centralflorida #floridahistory #orlando #winterpark #hotels #motels #handsonhistory #historymuseum #vacation
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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