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By Amy Quesinberry
March 8, 2023

This week in West Orange County history: March 9, 2023

These are the people and events who made headlines in West Orange County's past for the week of March 9.

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By Amy Quesinberry
March 8, 2023

90 is just a number for Charlie Mae Wilder

At 90 years old, east Winter Garden resident Charlie Mae Wilder has no plans to slow down. In fact, she wants to create a space for training youth and adults on a piece of property she owns near her home.

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By Amy Quesinberry
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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By Amy Quesinberry
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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By Amy Quesinberry
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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By Amy Quesinberry
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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By Amy Quesinberry
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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By Amy Quesinberry
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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By Amy Quesinberry
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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By Amy Quesinberry
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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By Amy Quesinberry
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.