Upcoming Events

Genius Preserve Tour
Sun May 19 | 10 am-12 pm I Convene at Winter Park Library, 1052 W. Morse Blvd, Winter Park

Ages 18+.  Interested in learning how to research something historical but not sure where to start? In this class, Archivist Rachel Simmons teaches you how to organize your sources and where to find them.

Curious to research your roots and learn about African-American history? This is the class for you. Partnership with The Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society of Central Florida. 

The United States was founded as a Republic, yet by the start of the 20th century, most public leaders spoke about the country as a Democracy.  Come join Valencia College Professor Carl Creasman to see how the Populist Party and the

Are you curious about diverse faiths and beliefs? Learn what makes each one different in this monthly series. Presenters will be available until 1:30 PM for questions. This month's topic is Islam.

All ages. Find out how NASA is preparing the way for humans to live and work, long-term, on the Moon and eventually on Mars!

Learn about the lives of noteworthy individuals from the Holocaust through history and art. Holly Mandelkern will read from her book "Beneath White Stars" with accompanying songs composed and performed by Brendan Nolan.

Are you curious about diverse faiths and beliefs? Learn what makes each one different in this monthly series. Presenters will be available until 1:30 PM for questions. This month's topic is Sikhism. 

While the French Revolution became the next wave of revolution after the Americans, within a decade the direction of reform began a movement back towards centralized power.  Come join Valencia College Professor Carl Creasman to investiga

Discover the wonder of wild Florida and learn how you can make a difference. From bustling urban areas to serene natural habitats, take a journey through the diverse landscapes that make Florida so unique.

During the ratification process of the US Constitution, a repeated complaint emerged that the new governing document lacked a listing of rights.

Are you curious about diverse faiths and beliefs? Learn what makes each one different in this monthly series. Presenters will be available until 1:30 PM for questions. This month's topic is Humanism.

Are you curious about diverse faiths and beliefs? Learn what makes each one different in this monthly series. Presenters will be available until 1:30 PM for questions. This month's topic is the Baha'i Faith.

During the years of slavery in the US, a loose network of information, safe houses, and individuals willing to help worked alongside freedom seekers.

Curious to research your roots and learn about African-American history? This is the class for you. Partnership with The Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society of Central Florida. 

What does it mean to be politically conservative?  Some observers link the word “conservatism” to a political movement or ideology while others, such as Washington Post columnist George Will, suggest that the word refers to a temperament or s

Are you curious about diverse faiths and beliefs? Learn what makes each one different in this monthly series. Presenters will be available until 1:30 PM for questions. This month's topic is The Seventh Day Adventist Church.

The Nineteenth Amendment, which granted women the right to vote in the United States, was the effect of a cross-generational battle for the ballot.  This fight, as Elizabeth Cady Stanton put it, was not a movement but "a rebellion.” On the ev