A History of Central Florida: Recent Episodes
RICHES of Central Florida
Search for A History of Central Florida Podcast online to get all 50 episodes. This 50-episode podcast will examine the history of central Florida through local area objects found in museums, historical organizations and other places.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida we spoke with Dr. Tammy Gordon, Dr. Deepa Nair, Dr. Hong Zhang, and Dr. Katherine McFarland Bruce about ways in which to notice vernacular exhibits in your own neighborhoods. We thank you for joining on these episodes.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida we spoke with Dr. Tracey Revels and Ronald Logan about the impact of Walt Disney World to central Florida tourism. We display the iconic Mickey Mouse Ears hat along with other items on exhibit at the Orange County Regional History Center.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida we spoke with Dr. Amy Foster and Cathleen Lewis about the flight suit astronaut John Young wore on his Space Shuttle Missions. The flight suit can be seen along with many other artifacts at the Orange County Regional History Center.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida we spoke with Nancy Pope, James Crescitelli, and Dr. Richard R. John about the emergence of electronic communication in central Florida. The post office boxes and window are at The Winter Garden Heritage Museum, The Telegraph can be seen at The New Smyrna Museum of History, The telephone and switchboard featured in this episode go to The Telephone Museum in Maitland and finally the computer can be seen on exhibit at The Museum of Seminole County History.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida we spoke with Dr. Gary Mormino, Dr. Luis Martinez-Fernandez and Harry Pecunia about the La Garita that sits on the front of the The Asociación Borinqueña de la Florida Central building.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida we spoke with Dr. Christopher Loss, Retha Riley Underwood, Dr. Robert Bledsoe, Joyce Hart Perkins, Mike Canavan, and Richard King about the charter class and first graduating class at Florida Technological University, now the University of Central Florida. The diploma plate can be seen at the University of Central Florida Library.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida we spoke with Highwaymen painter Al Black and Gary Monore about the work and impact of the landscape artists The Highwaymen. The Highwaymen paintings can be seen at the Orange County Regional History Center.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida we spoke with Dr. Mark Long and Paul Aho about surfboards and surfing in central Florida. The surf boards featured in this episode can be seen at the Halifax Historical Museum in Daytona Beach.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida we spoke with Dr. Stephen Caldwell Wright, Dr. Scot French and Dr. Julian Chambliss about Jim Crow signs and racial segregation. The segregation signs an be seen along with many other artifacts at the Orange County Regional History Center.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida we spoke with Dr. Scott Warfield and Dr. Warren Waren about the history of recorded music. We display an Edison Cylinder Gramophone from the Clermont Historic Village, a Brunswick Phonograph from the Lake County Historical Museum and a Rock-Ola juke box featured at the Groveland Historical Museum.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida we spoke with Michael Newton and Ben Green about the Ku Klux Klan in Florida and their involvement in the murder of civil rights activist Harry T. Moore. These items and many others can be seen at the Orange County Regional History Center and the Harry & Harriette Moore Memorial Park.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida we spoke with Dr. Mark Long, George “Speedy” Harrell, Mary Jo Martin and Dr. Gary Mormino about World War II era civil defense training materials. These items featured in this episode can be seen along with many other artifacts at the Museum of Geneva History.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida we spoke with Dr. Mark Long, George “Speedy” Harrell, Jim Crescitelli and Dr. Gary Mormino about the citrus industry of Central Florida. Items related to the Citrus Industry can be seen along with many other artifacts at The Heritage Center and Indian River Citrus Museum and The Winter Garden Heritage Museum.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida we spoke with Dr. Tracy Revels and Dr. Leonard Lemple about a Women’s Army Corps uniform on display at the Halifax Museum of Daytona Beach. The uniform can be seen along with many other artifacts at the Halifax Museum of Daytona Beach.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida we spoke with Bethany Gray and Richard Colvin about the Maitland Art Colony Bell. The Colony Bell can be seen along with many other artifacts at the Maitland Art Center.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida we spoke with Jerry Michals and Stephen “Skip” Kerhoff about a 1920s era leather fire helmet. The fire helmet which can be seen along with many other artifacts at The Mount Dora History Museum.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida, we spoke with Dr. Christopher Loss and Dr. Jack Lane about Rollins collegiate sweaters and beanies. The sweater and beanie featured in this episode can be seen along with many other artifacts at the Olin Library at Rollins College.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida, we spoke with Andrea Ludden, Dr. Tracy Revels, and Dr. Nick Wynne about salt and pepper shakers sold to tourists throughout the 20th century. The salt and pepper shakers which can be seen along with many other artifacts at the Clermont Historical Village and the Orange County Regional History Center.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida we spoke with Dr. Susan Ware, Nick Taylor and Dr. Nick Wynne about a set of tapestries that hang in the New Smyrna Museum of History that depict important events in Central Florida’s past. The tapestries can be seen along with many other artifacts at the New Smyrna Museum of History.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida we spoke with Dr. Amanda Sikarskie and Dorothy McDougal about the stories behind the patterns and designs of quilts. The quilts can be seen along with many other artifacts at the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation, Lake Mary Historical Museum, Clermont Historical Village and the Harry T. Moore Cultural Center.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida, we spoke with Dr. Nick Wynne, Dr. Gary Mormino, and George “Speedy” Harrell about Bolita which can be seen along with many other artifacts at Polk County Historical Museum.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida, we spoke with Dr. Gordon Patterson, George “Speedy” Harrell, and Dr. Nick Wynne about a Mosquito Beater which can be seen along with many other artifacts at the Florida Historical Society.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida, we spoke with Dr. Leonard Lempel, Dr. Mark Long, and John Beale about a Rum Runner which can be seen along with many other artifacts at the Halifax Historical Museum.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida, we spoke with Dr. Mark Long and Doug Kelly about a Fishing Boat which can be seen along with many other artifacts at the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation and the Museum of Geneva History.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida, we spoke with Buzz McKim and Dr. Randal Hall about a Leather Racing Cap which can be seen along with many other artifacts at the Halifax Historical Museum.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida we spoke with Dr. Mark Long and Dr. Paul Ortiz about different Company Scrips which can be seen along with many other artifacts at the Groveland Historical Museum and The Osceola Welcome Center and History Museum.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida we spoke with Dr. Mark Long, Dr. Connie Lester, and Willard Gatch about the Gatch Farm Equipment which can be seen along with many other artifacts at the Lake County Historical Museum.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida we spoke with Dr. Nick Wynne and Barbara Hines about Florida’s Turpentine Industry which can be seen along with many other artifacts at the Museum of Geneva History and the Museum of Seminole County History.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida we spoke with Dr. Julian Chambliss and Dr. Fon Gordon about Dickson’s Folly which can be seen along with many other artifacts at the Orange County Regional History Center.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida we spoke with Dr. Anne Lindsay, Dr. Julian Chambliss, and Dr. Charlie Hailey about the Townsend House which can be seen, along with the artifacts inside at the Clermont Historic Village.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida we spoke with Dr. Mark Long about Railroad Bells which can be seen along with many other artifacts at the Halifax Historical Museum and the Central Florida Railroad Museum.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida we spoke with Dr. Mark Long, Dr. Vladimir Solonari, and Dr. Gary Mormino about the Russian Samovar which can be seen along with many other artifacts at the Museum of Geneva History.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida we spoke with Dr. Mark Long, Dr. Alexis McCrossen, Ben Green, and Philip Cross about different Time Pieces which can be seen along with many other artifacts at the Museum of Geneva History, the Central Florida Railroad Museum, and the Harry and Harriet Moore Memorial Park.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida we spoke with Dr. Mark Long and Dr. Tracy Revels about Travel Dining which can be seen along with many other artifacts at the Seminole County History Museum.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida we spoke with Dr. Haven Hawley and Dr. Kimberly Voss about Print Culture whose artifacts can be seen along with many other artifacts at the New Smyrna Museum of History and the Sanford Museum.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida we spoke with Drs. Mark Long, Ronald Haase, David Haase and Charlie Hailey about the Lanier House which houses numerous other artifacts and serves as an artifact itself at The Osceola County Welcome Center and History Museum.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida we spoke with Drs. Barbara Gannon and Robert Taylor about Civil War era cannonballs which can be seen along with other items at The New Smyrna Museum of History.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida we spoke with Dr. Andrew Frank, John Missal, and Gary Ellis about the Seminole War era buck and ball which can be seen along with other items at The Silver River Museum and Environmental Education Center.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida we spoke with Drs. Daniel Murphree and Andrew Frank about the Spaulding Plate which can be seen along with other items at The Silver River Museum and Environmental Education Center.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida we spoke with Dr. Jerald Milanch, Dr. Neill Wallis, and Frank Burla about Tobacco Pipes which can be seen along with many other artifacts at The Silver River Museum and Environmental Education Center.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida we spoke with Drs. Brent Weisman and Terrance Weik about the town of Piliklikaha in which items from can be seen along with other artifacts at the Florida Museum of Natural History.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida we spoke with Drs. Emily Graham, Roger Grange and Daniel Murphree about a Minorcan medal which can be seen along with other items at The New Smyrna Museum of History.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida we spoke with George Long, Drs. Daniel Murphree, and Roger Grange about European Earthenware which can be seen along with other items at The Orange County Regional History Center and the New Smyrna Museum of History.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida we spoke with Drs. Daniel Murphree and John Worth about Spanish Mission Bells which can be seen along with other items at The Silver River Museum and Environmental Education Center.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida we spoke with Drs. Ben Huseman and Daniel Murphree about early European Maps which can be seen along with many other artifacts at The Florida Historical Society.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida we spoke with Dr. Jerald Milanich, Richard Craig Morris, Donna Ruhl, and Dr. Neill Wallis about the Hontoon Island Owl Totem which can be seen along with other items at The Fort Caroline Timucuan Ecological and Historical Preserve.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida we spoke with George Long and Dr. Jerald Milanich as well as Dr. Jon Endonino about Indian Celts which can be seen along with other items at The Silver River Museum and Environmental Education Center.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida we spoke with Drs. Donna Ruhl and Jerald Milanich about Indian Canoes which can be seen along with other items at The Orange County Regional History Center and Osceola County Welcome Center and History Museum.
In this episode of A History of Central Florida we spoke with Drs. Jerald Milanich and Neill Wallis about Pre-Columbian Indian Ceramics which can be seen along with other items at The New Smyrna Museum of History.
This episode is the debut of a new RICHES Podcast called A History of Central Florida. This 50 episode podcast will examine the history of central Florida through local area objects found in museums, historical organizations and other places. It is based on the BBC's famous podcast History of the World in 100 Objects. The difference being that we will explore objects in numerous repositories throughout central Florida and we will provide images of those objects within the podcast.