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Tues-Fri: 10am - 4pm ; Sat: 10am - 2pm ; If wheelchair access is needed, please call us prior to your visit.
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.
Wish You Were Here offers a charming look at some of the hotels and motels, past and present, in Winter Park.
Small little museum.. but free! They have a little children’s area and every Monday at 10 put on a free music show for children. Love free enrichment stuff for kids :-)
Wonderful little museum, with the local angle. And very knowledgeable caretaker. Walking distance to our hotel and the park.
Really interesting exhibit and loved the peacock show!
Tune in tomorrow at 12pm on our Facebook page for our brand new prerecorded Princess Penelope show!
It’s 1955 at the only Publix Market in Winter Park located at the Hollieanna Plaza. A can of Del Monte tuna is 19 cents and for your July 4th barbecue, spare ribs are a mere 39 cents a pound. Of course, S & H Green Stamps come with every purchase. #wpinspires#wphistorymuseum #wishyouwereherewp #publix
Stop by our booth at the Farmer’s Market in the West Meadow (next to the Post Office) this Saturday from 8 am -1 pm! We are selling some unique Winter Park items. The museum will also be open from 11 am- 2 pm. Come on by!
Check out these awesome Girl Scout memorabilia from our archival collection. The Junior Badges earned by Winter Park Girl Scout Marily Morehouse in the 1950s. The Troop 524 Junior Girl Scout Sash from the @girlscoutscc was donated by Kenneth Murrah.
1. Story Teller
2. Active Citizen
3. Community Safety
4. Magic Carpet
5. First Aid
6. Childcare
7. Cyclist
8. Skater
9. Home Health
10. Housekeeper
11. My Troop
12. Hospitality
13. Curved Bar Rank
14. Unknown
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Kelly’s Crew stopped by the museum yesterday. We loved showing them around! #wpinspires #wishyouwereherewp#wphistorymuseum #winterpark
This photograph is of the original City Hall in 1916. This building housed the @winterparkfla from 1915 to 1963. The current building is in the same location at the corner of Park Ave and Lyman Ave. #wpinspires #history #museum #centralflorida #floridahistory #orlando #winterpark #hotels #motels #handsonhistory #historymuseum #vacation #funhistory
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
