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West Orange Times & Observer | History

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  • Amy Quesinberry Price
  • March 3, 2023
History center opens WWII exhibition

The Winter Garden Heritage Foundation features the photos and stories of West Orange County folks who were called to war in the 1940s.

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  • March 1, 2023
This week in West Orange County history: March 2, 2023

History lesson: These are the people and events making headlines in West Orange County's past.

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  • February 15, 2023
This week in West Orange County history: Feb. 16 2023

These are the people and events who made headlines in West Orange County's past.

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  • February 9, 2023
This week in West Orange County history: Feb. 9 2023

These were the people and events making headlines in West Orange County's past.

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  • February 8, 2023
WGHF showcases schooldays

The heritage foundation takes a look back at Winter Garden’s two former high schools, Lakeview and Drew.

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  • February 8, 2023
Winter Garden combining music, heritage for festival

The city is celebrating its 120th anniversary with an all-day event featuring six entertainment stages with a variety of music genres plus a look at Winter Garden’s extended history through exhibitions and tours.

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  • February 1, 2023
This week in West Orange County history: Feb. 2, 2023

These are the people and events who made headlines in West Orange County's past.

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  • February 1, 2023
Oakland celebrates 135 years of history

The town of Oakland held a Heritage Day in recognition of its vast history in West Orange County.

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  • January 31, 2023
WGHF hosting history book signing

The history book, by Mike McGinness and Jeff Davies, includes never-before-seen images from around Florida and will be available at the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation.

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  • January 25, 2023
Oakland to celebrate 135 years with Heritage Day

The town of Oakland has a half day of activities scheduled at Speer Park and the town’s arts and heritage center at Saturday's Oakland Heritage Day.

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  • January 25, 2023
This week in West Orange County history: Jan. 26, 2023

These are the people and events making headlines in West Orange County's past.

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  • January 18, 2023
This week in West Orange County history: Jan. 19, 2023

These are the movers and shakers of yesteryear in West Orange County.

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  • January 11, 2023
This week in West Orange County history: Jan. 12, 2023

These are the people and events that shaped the West Orange County we know today.

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  • January 11, 2023
Join WGHF for interview with Rod Reeves

The chat with the local historian will be linked on FB Live Thursday.

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  • December 21, 2022
This week in West Orange County history: Dec. 22, 2022.

These people and events shaped the West Orange County we know and love today.

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