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HISTORY CENTER DIVISION
Tenth Annual Report for theBoard of County Commissioners
FY ‘10
May 10, 2011
History Center Milestones
10th anniversary downtown
One million visitors
350,000 students
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Serving the Community
A family enjoys the museum during an Orlando Health free community weekend.
Serving the Community
Actor portrays Florida Cracker during a school field trip.
Serving the Community
Students learn through a hands-on activity during Spring Break Camp.
Where funding comes from
62% Tourist Development Tax
38% Programs,Earned income,Philanthropy,Grants
Where funding goes
20% Fundraising and administration
80% Programs and services
Tom McAleaveyHistorical Society Board President
Historical Society
12,000 years of Central Florida history preserved in Collections.
Historical Society
Thank you note from 4th grade student after a trip to the History Center.
Historical Society
Children learn about prehistoric times during a 2010 summer camp.
Community Partners
Community Partners
In-kind donations:
From more than 100 partners
More than $300,000 in goods and services
Up 23% from last year
2010-2011 Exhibitions
Out of this World: Extraordinary Costumes from Film and TelevisionScience Fiction Museum and
Hall of Fame, Seattle
Feb. 6-May16, 2010
The Story of Harness Racing by Currier & IvesHarness Racing Museum and
Hall of Fame, Goshen, N.Y.
Aug. 27-Oct. 17, 2010
2010-2011 Exhibitions
How Distant Seems Our Starting PlaceUpdated and expanded permanent exhibit
Orlando Landmarks: Photo Transfers by Barbara EryJune 5-Sept. 12, 2010
2010-2011 Exhibitions
Out of this World: Extraordinary Costumes from Film & Television
Lights! Camera! Action! Filming in Paradise
2010-2011 Partnerships
Joseph L. Brechner Research Center:
Largest collection in Central Florida
6,000 researchers in 10 years
66 notable donations this year
Florida Hospital Oral History Collection
Preserving Local History
Preserving Local History
Taking history into the community:
Orlando Remembered displays
Traveling exhibits
History-On-The-Go programs in schools
Photography collection
Preserving Local History
More than 65 Historical Society images are part of the Amway Center Art Collection
More than a Museum
Brown Bag Lunch & Learn
Korean War VeteransFlorida Veterans Project
Holocaust Survivor, Morris RosenU.S. Holocaust Museum, Wash., D.C.
Dr. Mireya MayorNational Geographic Channel
Former CIA operatives, Jonna and Tony MendezInternational Spy Museum, Wash., D.C.
Sponsored by
More than a Museum
Artists & Authors Series
Jonna and Tony Mendez
“Spy Dust,” “The Master of Disguise”
Susan Butler
“East to the Dawn: The Life of Amelia Earhart,” inspired the 2009 film starring Hilary Swank
More than a Museum
Black History Month
Florida Chief Justice
Peggy Quince
John Young History Maker Celebration
5th Annual Event honored:
UCF Founder Dr. Charles Millican
Citrus Businessman Earl “Duke” Crittenden
Orange County Student Sara Bolivar
5th Annual
It’s Not Your Mother’s Tea
Guest speaker
Ambassador Harriet Elam-Thomas, former U.S. Foreign Service official
More Than a Museum
19 interns 4,000 hours
164 volunteers 10,000 hours $200,000 value
Volunteers
Private Events
TheKnot.com Voted one of area’s best
wedding venues
I Do Downtown Bridal Crawl
8 downtown partners
300 people, 2010
400 people, 2011
Media Coverage300,000,000 media impressions
10 Years Inspiring the Community
10 Years Inspiring the Community
10 Years Inspiring the Community
Focus Group at the History Center, 2010.
10 Years Inspiring the Community
Exhibits, programs, and events share stories with the community.
Against All Odds: The Art of the HighwaymenSept. 25, 2010-Jan. 2, 2011
Florida in the Civil WarFeb. 5-June 12, 2011
Games People Play: The Evolution of Video GamesJuly 2-Sept. 10, 2011
10 Years Inspiring the Community
The Working White House: 200 Years of Tradition and MemoriesFrom the Smithsonian Institution,
Washington, D.C.
March 19-May 29, 2011
10 Years Inspiring the Community
Beyond Baseball: The
Life of Roberto Clemente
Más allá del Béisbol: La vida de Roberto Clemente From the Smithsonian Institution,
Washington, D.C.
Jan. 21-March 18, 2012
10 Years Inspiring the Community
Peanuts … NaturallyFrom the Charles M. Schulz Museum,
Santa Rosa, CA
Oct. 5-Dec. 31, 2012
10 Years Inspiring the Community
Honor the past, explore the present, to shape the future
Smart. Surprising. Fun.Smart. Surprising. Fun.
