Email: PIO@ocfl.net
Orange County Celebrates Two Centuries of Progress
Bicentennial event scheduled Sunday, December 29, 2024
WHAT:
On December 29, 1824, Mosquito County was established as the original name for a vast region covering much of eastern Florida. Its territory included present-day Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, Marion, Martin, Seminole, Osceola, Orange, Lake, Polk, and Palm Beach counties. To commemorate this historic date, Orange County Government, in collaboration with the Orange County Regional History Center, will host a bicentennial event celebrating its anniversary and two centuries of Orange County history and progress.
WHEN:
Sunday, December 29, 2024
11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (private media event—please RSVP to PIO@ocfl.net)
12 to 5 p.m. (free admission to the public)
WHERE:
Orange County Regional History Center
65 E. Central Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32801
WHO:
Jerry L. Demings, Orange County Mayor
Opening Remarks and Proclamation
Rachel Williams, Orange County Regional History Center Historian
Historical Presentation
To learn more about Orange County’s two centuries of progress, visit www.ocfl.net/200.
About Orange County Government: Orange County Government strives to serve its residents and guests with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. Located in Central Florida, Orange County includes 13 municipalities and is home to world-famous theme parks, one of the nation’s largest convention centers and a thriving life science research park. Seven elected members make up the Board of County Commissioners, including the Mayor, who is elected countywide. For more information, please visit www.OCFL.net or go to Orange County Government’s social media channels.