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Julie Butler qualifies for DAR membership with discovery of Captain Pledger

To become a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, citizens must prove their lineage to a war patriot.

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Oakland celebrates citrus history through art

Forty adult and youth artists are participating in the heritage center’s current exhibition that pays tribute to the town’s citrus history.

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Memories of old Winter Garden

Growing up in the Winter Garden of yesteryear afforded Lowell Teal the opportunity for experiences not available to today's children and teens.

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WGHF honors war veterans in exhibition

Museum visitors can learn about West Orange County’s contributions to World War II in a display at the Winter Garden Heritage Museum.

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WGHF holding citrus label sale

Fruit labels from local and statewide packing houses will be for sale during this weekend’s downtown Winter Garden festival.

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