The History Center Wants Your Submissions for
100 Historical Icons of Orlando Exhibition
1960-1985
ORLANDO, Fla. (May 5, 2014)- The Orange County Regional History Center is encouraging local residents to celebrate Orlando history through its highly anticipated 100 Historical Icons of Orlando exhibition, slated to be unveiled in early 2015. With the arrival of Disney, the opening of the University of Central Florida and the launch of the Space Program, the years 1960- 1985 were a time of drastic change in Orlando, FL. Now, the History Center and the Orlando Remembered Committee aspire to document this time period from your point of view. "My experience is that the memories of the 50's are expressed with great passion. I believe there is an equal emotional attachment of the 60's, 70's and 80's. We want people to tell us their stories, and what was exciting in their early years in their neighborhood," said Mark Line, Chair, Orlando Remembered.
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What's an Icon?
A person, place, event or object regarded as a representative historic symbol of life in the Orlando Metropolitan Area from 1960-1985. Criteria for submission The icon must be a person, place, event or object associated with the Orlando Metropolitan Area from 1960-1985. |
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Objects
The objects should be readily recognizable to those who lived in the Orlando Area from 1960-1985. Places The Places should symbolize living in Orlando from 1960-1985. |
Events
An event can be local or global but should have significance in the Orlando area between 1960 and 1985. Personal memories are welcomed, but should be put into context within the greater Orlando area.
People
People who left an indelible mark on Orlando. People who were locals who defined this era.
The submission period begins May 6, 2014 and runs through July 31, 2014. You can submit your idea of an Orlando Icon by visiting www.historiciconsoforlando.com. Once submissions are completed, the community will have an opportunity to be a part of the voting process. Details on voting are available on the100 Historical Icons of Orlando website, www.historiciconsoforlando.com.
About the Orange County Regional History Center
The Orange County Regional History Center, housed in a restored historic five-story 1927 courthouse in downtown Orlando, showcases the vast collection of the Historical Society of Central Florida, Inc. The museum features three floors of permanent exhibits and presents nationally limited-run exhibitions. The museum is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and accredited by the American Association of Museums. We honor the Past, Explore the Present to Shape the Future. We do this through preserving our local history, acting as a repository for the community's artifacts, archives and collections, and through providing a place for non-partisan dialogue on our community and history, through educational programs and exhibits, which reinforce that we all are part of history.
The Orange County Regional History Center is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and fromnoon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. General admission during major exhibitions is $15; seniors (60+), students, and military with I.D. $12; and children ages 5-12 $10. Historical Society Members and children ages 4 and under are free. Parking is available at the adjacent Orlando Public Library garage on Central Blvd. For general information, call (407) 836-8500 or visit thehistorycenter.org.
An event can be local or global but should have significance in the Orlando area between 1960 and 1985. Personal memories are welcomed, but should be put into context within the greater Orlando area.
People
People who left an indelible mark on Orlando. People who were locals who defined this era.
The submission period begins May 6, 2014 and runs through July 31, 2014. You can submit your idea of an Orlando Icon by visiting www.historiciconsoforlando.com. Once submissions are completed, the community will have an opportunity to be a part of the voting process. Details on voting are available on the100 Historical Icons of Orlando website, www.historiciconsoforlando.com.
About the Orange County Regional History Center
The Orange County Regional History Center, housed in a restored historic five-story 1927 courthouse in downtown Orlando, showcases the vast collection of the Historical Society of Central Florida, Inc. The museum features three floors of permanent exhibits and presents nationally limited-run exhibitions. The museum is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and accredited by the American Association of Museums. We honor the Past, Explore the Present to Shape the Future. We do this through preserving our local history, acting as a repository for the community's artifacts, archives and collections, and through providing a place for non-partisan dialogue on our community and history, through educational programs and exhibits, which reinforce that we all are part of history.
The Orange County Regional History Center is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and fromnoon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. General admission during major exhibitions is $15; seniors (60+), students, and military with I.D. $12; and children ages 5-12 $10. Historical Society Members and children ages 4 and under are free. Parking is available at the adjacent Orlando Public Library garage on Central Blvd. For general information, call (407) 836-8500 or visit thehistorycenter.org.
Director of Marketing and Public Relations
Claudine Tomlinson-Burney
(407) 836-8595
Claudine.Tomlinson-Burney@ocfl.net
Marketing Coordinator
Samil Baker
(407) 836-8596
Samil.Baker@ocfl.net
The Orange County Regional History Center is financed in part by Orange County Government through the Family Services Department under Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobsand the Board of County Commissioners, The Historical Society of Central Florida, Inc. is supported by United Arts of Central Florida, host of power2give.org/centralflorida and the collaborative Campaign for the Arts.
