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What You May Not Know About the History Center

By Theresa Johnston, About.com

Orange County History Center

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Here are a few extras about the Orange County Regional History Center that you may not have known about. For more information on the following topics, call the History Center at 407-836-8500 or visit the History Center website.

Seasonal and Summer Camps:
Adventures in History camps are offered throughout the year during breaks that generally coincide with the public school schedules. These programs are generally a week long and are offered to elementary aged children. A variety of topics give kids wonderful opportunities to explore their creativity, expand their imaginations and enhance their knowledge of the world around them. More Summer Camps available throughout Orlando.

Children's Programs:
The History Center offers a variety of programs and workshops for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts to earn badges including an overnight camp-in. More Educational Programs for home schooling and scouts.

Private Events:
Parties, receptions, dinners, business meetings, festivals, concerts and weddings. Both indoor and outdoor venues ranging from a conference room that seats 30 people to the Heritage Square which can accommodate 3,300 people. Both the History Center and Heritage Square make for a total capacity of nearly 5,000. More Banquet Facility rentals in Orlando.

Volunteer Opportunities:
All ages volunteer their time to make the History Center a wonderful place to learn about Orlando's past. Volunteers are retired citizens, college students, downtown residents, amateur historians and others that are generally interested in getting involved in the community. Volunteer "perks" include all-expenses paid field trips to interesting Florida locations, celebratory feast and awards. More Volunteer Opportunities and fundraising events in the Orlando area.

Next page > The Orange County Regional History Center Awards and Honors

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