• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • Omazing Gift Guide
  • Podcast
  • Baldwin Park Living
  • Calendars
  • Public Notices
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Subscribe
  • West Orange Times
    • News
    • Opinion
    • Neighborhood
    • Sports
    • Business
    • Real Estate
    • Obituaries
    • Your Town
    • Health
    • History
    • House Wise
    • Hurricane
  • Southwest Orange
    • News
    • Opinion
    • Neighborhood
    • Real Estate
    • Sports
    • Business
    • Obituaries
    • Your Town
    • Health
    • History
    • House Wise
    • Hurricane
  • School Zone
    • Graduation 2026
  • Sports
    • Winter Garden Squeeze
    • High School
    • Athlete of the Week
    • Youth Sports
    • Game Film
  • Arts & Entertainment
    • Season Magazine
    • Things to Do
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts & Culture
    • Foodie Call
    • Summer Fun Guide
  • Galleries
  • Special Sections
  • West Orange Times
    • West Orange Times
    • News
    • Opinion
    • Neighborhood
    • Sports
    • Business
    • Real Estate
    • Obituaries
    • Your Town
    • Health
    • History
    • House Wise
    • Hurricane
  • Southwest Orange
    • Southwest Orange
    • News
    • Opinion
    • Neighborhood
    • Real Estate
    • Sports
    • Business
    • Obituaries
    • Your Town
    • Health
    • History
    • House Wise
    • Hurricane
  • School Zone
    • School Zone
    • Graduation 2026
  • Sports
    • Sports
    • Winter Garden Squeeze
    • High School
    • Athlete of the Week
    • Youth Sports
    • Game Film
  • Arts & Entertainment
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Season Magazine
    • Things to Do
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts & Culture
    • Foodie Call
    • Summer Fun Guide
  • Galleries
  • Special Sections
  • West Orange On The Go
  • Omazing Gift Guide
  • Podcast
  • Baldwin Park Living
  • Calendars
  • Public Notices
  • Subscribe

America 250: History lives in a Winter Garden resident's secret room

Winter Garden’s Austin Arthur houses dozens of historical world and family artifacts in a room in his office known as the Churchill Room.

thumb

Latest News

1
  • July 1, 2026
Winter Garden Heritage Foundation and Orlando Opera to debut "Patriotism on Plant"
2
  • July 1, 2026
Oakland holds first budget work session for 2026-27 fiscal year
3
  • July 1, 2026
West Orange reenactor brings history to life
4
  • July 1, 2026
Back-to-school donation drive taking place at OCOM
5
  • July 1, 2026
Winter Garden Little League collecting goods for Venezuela

Neighborhood

  • July 1, 2026
Back-to-school donation drive taking place at OCOM
  • July 1, 2026
PHOTOS: Ocoee Fire vs. Ocoee PD in rib-eating contest
  • July 1, 2026
West Orange serves up patriotic pancake breakfasts
  • July 1, 2026
America 250: Windermere Prep alumnus takes off to the U.S. Naval Academy
  • July 1, 2026
America 250: History lives in a Winter Garden resident's secret room
  • June 29, 2026
The Overlook Apartments collecting donations for Venezuela
  • June 28, 2026
PHOTOS: WavePraise Silent Disco
  • June 28, 2026
PHOTOS: Independence Firework Spectacular 2026
  • June 25, 2026
Windermere to host Special Kids Market
  • June 25, 2026
WAY BACK WHEN: Mary Francis Fischer Howard
  • June 24, 2026
Ocoee PD invites public to Cookies & Milk with a Cop
  • June 22, 2026
The Blake at Hamlin to host educational Alzheimer's, dementia support group

Arts & Entertainment

  • July 1, 2026
Winter Garden Heritage Foundation and Orlando Opera to debut "Patriotism on Plant"
  • June 30, 2026
Nehrling Gardens to host blue botanicals cyanotype workshop
  • June 25, 2026
High school students across Orange County to perform in "In the Heights"
  • June 24, 2026
Driftwood Market introduces workshops for community members

Winter Garden Livestream of the Downtown Area

House Wise

  • March 26, 2026
Outdoor kitchens help complete Florida lifestyle

Spring has sprung, and that means it’s the perfect time to consider adding or revamping your outdoor kitchen.

Sponsored Content
  • March 26, 2026
Downtown Winter Garden business changes will affect nearby residents

RE/MAX real-estate adviser Carmelo Nuccio has built his business on intimate knowledge of Winter Garden.

Sponsored Content
  • February 26, 2026
Local insurance agent Jo Barsh says regular insurance reviews are critical to ensuring you have the right amount of coverage for your home.

Be proactive now to prevent major heartbreak later

Sponsored Content
  • February 26, 2026
To start your gardening journey

Have you ever wanted to plant a garden but didn’t know how to start?

Sponsored Content

Schools

  • July 1, 2026
Back-to-school donation drive taking place at OCOM

District 1 Commissioner Nicole Wilson is hosting a back-to-school hygiene and backpack donation drive at OCOM from Wednesday, July 1, through Friday, July 10.

  • July 1, 2026
Third through fifth graders now required to learn cursive
  • July 1, 2026
Orange County Public Schools earns "A" district grade
  • July 1, 2026
SUMMER SCHOOL ZONE: Strike up fun with one of the oldest sports in the world
  • July 1, 2026
SUMMER SCHOOL ZONE: Passion to create comes to life at Let Kids Create Inc.

Sports

  • July 1, 2026
Winter Garden Little League collecting goods for Venezuela

The league is collecting supplies from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, and Wednesday, July 8.

  • July 1, 2026
Windermere Preparatory School announces new competitive and sideline cheer coaching staff
  • July 1, 2026
Winter Garden Little League 10U All-Star team advances to state tournament for first time in league history
  • July 1, 2026
Athlete of the Week: Ava Smith, Gotha Middle School
  • July 1, 2026
Returning Winter Garden Squeeze interns bring last year's experience into new summer roles

Newsletter

Sign up to receive our news in your inbox!
Click to Sign Up

Things to Do

  • July 1, 2026
Winter Garden Heritage Foundation and Orlando Opera to debut "Patriotism on Plant"

The two organizations are bringing history and music together at the Garden Theatre to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.

  • June 30, 2026
Nehrling Gardens to host blue botanicals cyanotype workshop
  • June 25, 2026
High school students across Orange County to perform in "In the Heights"

App

Download the Orange Observer app

Stay in the know with the latest local news. Any device, anytime, anywhere.

DOWNLOAD NOW

Opinion

1
  • June 17, 2026
  • By Michael Eng
OBSERVED: OCPS media policy restricts press access, threatens protected speech
2
  • June 17, 2026
  • By Megan Bruinsma
Knicks rewrote history with NBA Finals, the first of many for Wemby
3
  • February 12, 2026
  • By Michael Eng
OBSERVED: New digs! Observer returns to Dillard Street

Real Estate

  • July 1, 2026
Meadow Ridge home tops Ocoee home sales from June 22-28
  • June 30, 2026
Lakeshore Preserve home tops Horizon West home sales from June 22-28
  • June 29, 2026
Golden Oak home tops Southwest Orange home sales from June 22-28
  • June 26, 2026
Courtlea Oaks home tops Winter Garden home sales from June 15-21

Photo Galleries

  • July 1, 2026
PHOTOS: Ocoee Fire vs. Ocoee PD in rib-eating contest
  • June 28, 2026
PHOTOS: WavePraise Silent Disco
  • June 28, 2026
PHOTOS: Independence Firework Spectacular 2026
  • June 20, 2026
PHOTOS: Winter Garden Juneteenth Community Celebration 2026
  • June 20, 2026
PHOTOS: Hamlin All-American Flag Parade
  • June 19, 2026
PHOTOS: The Art Room summer camp 2026
  • June 12, 2026
PHOTOS: Healthy West Orange's summer bike parade 2026

Contact

  • 210 S. Dillard St.,
  • Winter Garden, FL 34787
  • Phone: 407-656-2121
  • Email: [email protected]

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Observer Local News
  • Your Observer

  • e-Newspaper App

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise
  • Subscribe
  • School Fundraiser
  • Jobs
  • Rack Locations
  • Sponsorships
  • Privacy Policy

Newsletter

Sign up to receive our news in your inbox!

Click to Sign Up

Verified Audit

  • USPS Periodicals Permit
  • USPS# 687-120
  • as required for Public Notices per F.S. 50.011
  • Statement of Ownership
  • Copyright © 2026 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved