ORLANDO, Fla. – The City Beautiful is celebrating its sesquicentennial, and a new showcase highlights Orlando’s history through 150 curated objects.
On Friday, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer will join Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and city commissioners to help the Orange County Regional History Center cut the ribbon for the opening of its Orlando Collected exhibition.
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As a key part of the city of Orlando’s 150th anniversary celebration, the exhibition tells Orlando’s story through 150 objects curated in collaboration with individuals and community organizations.
Their involvement strengthens the community’s connection to its past and reflects a rich variety of perspectives on its history.
The city of Orlando officially launched its year-long sesquicentennial celebration on Feb. 4. Some of the celebrations include a grand citywide celebration scheduled for July 31 —Orlando’s official birthday.
Later this summer, the Changing Face of Orlando: A Sesquicentennial Celebration public art exhibition at City Hall will feature a visual comparison of historical photographs and their modern-day counterparts, illustrating the city’s transformation over the past 150 years.
The year-long celebration will culminate on July 31 with citywide service events and free admission to Leu Gardens and the Mennello Museum of American Art.
As part of the kickoff, the city also launched an official 150th anniversary webpage.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. The Orlando Collected exhibition will run through Jan. 11.