The Maitland Historical Museum’s permanent exhibition Maitland on the Move features highlights of Maitland through the years in a timeline format. Visitors can learn about the Timucuan Indians, examine the days of the early citrus groves, check out milestones in the City’s history, celebrate the Maitland Little League and more! Exhibit sponsored by Progress Energy and Mercantile Bank.
The Cold War: Bomb Shelter Boutique invites visitors to re-examine the Cold War years, contrasting advertisements for bomb shelters and bomb shelter supplies, with 50s and 60s culture and diversions. Other areas covered include the Space Race and local and national Civil Defense plans. Visitors can learn how to “duck and cover,” relive the Cuban Missile Crisis, check out the movies and music of the era, and step inside a mock bomb shelter! The exhibition will run through June 15, 2008 and the Society is waiving its usual admission fee during this unique learning experience.
 
The Telephone Museum’s permanent exhibit takes visitors on a tour of communications technology. Try your hand at the working switching station and then take a look at how phones have changed through history.This exciting collection features the story of the Winter Park Telephone Company founded in Maitland by Carl Galloway in 1910.
 
This historic house museum reflects the life of a middle class Victorian family during the early days of the city of Maitland. The home was originally built by Maitland resident and carpenter William Waterhouse in 1884. Visit the Waterhouse Residence Museum during the holidays for a special treat as you experience a Victorian Christmas. Just look out for the Waterhouse mouse!
Click the link below and preview a copy of a letter written by William Waterhouse to his brother in 1884!
William Waterhouse Letter
Built in 1883 as the working shop of carpenter and home builder William H. Waterhouse, the Carpentry Shop Museum now houses a permanent exhibit of nineteenth century and early twentieth century tools. This museum offers some hands-on opportunities as well!
The Learning Garden is the newest exhibit at the Maitland Historical Society and Museums. Located next to the Waterhouse Residence Museum, this outdoor exhibit features plants popular in Victorian Florida. The self-guided tour by brochure is available whenever Lake Lily Park is open. Bring friends and learn together the many uses of these plants during the Victorian era. |
