April 12th-13th
Girl Scouts Hats, Teas & History
Special program for Girl Scouts held at Lake Lily Park which includes a tour of the Waterhouse Residence Museum, tea party, manners Try-It and more!
Saturday program hours: 10 a.m.-12:15 p.m. or 2-4:15 p.m. Sunday program hours: 1-3:15 p.m. Cost is $12 per participant
Limited space. Reservations Required. Call 407-644-2451.
April 26th
Participation in Maitland Art Center’s Children’s Art Festival
Maitland Historical Museum, 221 W. Packwood Ave.
June 6th at Noon
Tupperware Unsealed by Bob Kealing
Book lecture and signing
Garden Club at Lake Lily Park
Tupperware Unsealed is an investigative chronicle of how Tupperware Home Parties came to Florida and the unforgettable, unlikely people behind the product's iconic place in American history. Brownie Wise was a pioneering businesswoman decades ahead of her time.
June 12th from 2-3:30 p.m.
Helping Hands for History Workshop
Garden Club at Lake Lily Park
Get an introduction to our oral history program, and learn about the many volunteer opportunities including upcoming workshops.
June 15th
“The Cold War: Bomb Shelter Boutique” closes at Maitland Historical Museum
July 19th at 6 p.m.
Party in the Park, City Festival at Lake Lily Park
August 12th at 7 p.m.
“History of the South Florida Railroad”
Lecture presented by the Central Florida Chapter of the National Railroad Historical Society
Garden Club at Lake Lily Park
September 17th
“Destination Maitland” opens at Maitland Historical Museum, 221 W. Packwood Ave.
5 p.m. Member preview and champagne reception
5:30 p.m. Opening event
Sponsored in part by United Arts of Central Florida and Florida Arts and Culture, Division of Cultural Affairs
September 24th at Noon at the Garden Club
History of Fashion, lecture presented by Sue Dyer
October 3rd at 7 p.m.
10th Annual Benefit Auction
Hosted by Sheraton Orlando North Hotel
November 12th at Noon at Steak and Ale
MHS Annual Meeting and Golden Toolbox Awards
The Society puts on an annual benefit auction each fall to benefit our educational programming. Please join us on October 3, 2008 for this exciting, citrus themed event at the Sheraton Orlando North Hotel! Call us at 407-644-2451 to find out about volunteer and sponsorship opportunities.
Here is the press release from our last auction, which raised over $42,000!
Maitland Historical Society's 9th Annual Benefit Auction will take place Friday, October 12th at 7 p.m. at the Sheraton Orlando North Hotel. "An Evening in the Grove" will be an orange and white affair (guests encouraged to dress in these colors).
The citrus themed event will include over 100 silent and live auction items including vacation packages, sports tickets, dining certificates and much more! Drawings will be held throughout the evening, and guests will be entertained by a live string quartet. Hors d'oeuvres, dessert, wine, beer and soft drinks are included in the ticket price.
Tickets are $25 for Historical Society members and $30 for non-members in advance, $5 more at the door. There are also a limited number of VIP tickets available for $50. VIPs will begin the evening at 6:15 with a private reception, champagne, mingling and a chance to begin bidding early.
Sponsors of the event include: Mercantile Bank, Sheraton Orlando North Hotel, Progress Energy, University of Phoenix, Publix Super Market Charities, The Morgan Group, Brossier Company, ACi, Albu and Associates, Winter Park-Maitland Observer, Shipyard Brewing Co., and Maitland Wine Market.
All funds raised at the event benefit the Maitland Historical Society's education programs. |
