Orange County School Board unanimously approves Eatonville deal for historic Hungerford property
Read full article: Orange County School Board unanimously approves Eatonville deal for historic Hungerford propertyThe Orange County School Board unanimously voted on Tuesday to approve a controversial proposal to sell the historic 117-acre Hungerford property in Eatonville to Dr. Phillips Charities, a plan that has sparked opposition from town leaders.
Proposed land deal could change course of history for town of Eatonville
Read full article: Proposed land deal could change course of history for town of EatonvilleA familiar Central Florida charity has reached a multimillion-dollar agreement to purchase 117 acres of the historic Hungerford property from Orange County Public Schools, with plans to return the land to the Eatonville community.
Celebrate Women’s History Month in March with Orange County’s library events
Read full article: Celebrate Women’s History Month in March with Orange County’s library eventsThe Orange County Library System will be celebrating Women’s History Month in March with library events and programs teaching the impact influential women have made, according to a news release from the county’s libraries.
ZORA! Outdoor Festival of the Arts is back in Eatonville
Read full article: ZORA! Outdoor Festival of the Arts is back in EatonvilleThe outdoor festival runs from Jan. 31 to Feb 2. in Eatonville with “vibrant performances, interactive art, and a celebration of the cultural contributions people of African ancestry have made to the United States and to the world,” and a Tribute to the Legends event, according to its website.
📖'More than just a comic book:’ Florida author encourages kids, parents to read with ‘New Kid’ graphic novel
Read full article: 📖'More than just a comic book:’ Florida author encourages kids, parents to read with ‘New Kid’ graphic novelThe Orange County Library System is hosting events as part of the celebration of Zora Neal Hurston’s legacy. One of them, encouraging kids and educators to explore a new(er) type of book genre.
Eatonville added to list of America’s ‘most endangered historic places’
Read full article: Eatonville added to list of America’s ‘most endangered historic places’The town of Eatonville has made it onto the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s 2024 list of America’s most endangered historic places.
Eatonville in second place to be home of the proposed Florida Museum of Black History
Read full article: Eatonville in second place to be home of the proposed Florida Museum of Black HistoryThe Town of Eatonville is the oldest Black community in the United States, and officials hope that will play a large role in their decision to pick a location for the Florida Museum of Black History.
‘A national treasure:’ Eatonville celebrates rich Black history, famed author
Read full article: ‘A national treasure:’ Eatonville celebrates rich Black history, famed authorFor the start of Black History Month, News 6 is taking you to the historic town of Eatonville. It is the first self-governing all-black municipality in the country.
Zora! Festival 2024 honors historic Eatonville author with education, celebration
Read full article: Zora! Festival 2024 honors historic Eatonville author with education, celebrationZora Fest 2024 is back and the city is gearing up for a busy weekend as both tourists and residents are taking the time to celebrate and learn more about a prominent local African-American historical figure.
📖Eatonville library celebrates Black history, literary legend Zora Neale Hurston
Read full article: 📖Eatonville library celebrates Black history, literary legend Zora Neale HurstonEach year, the town of Eatonville and the Association to Preserve Eatonville Community hosts the Zora! Fest honoring her life and legacy. Some of the events leading up to the festival are encouraging community members to explore their local library.
Zora! Festival honors Eatonville author with outdoor marketplace, exhibitions
Read full article: Zora! Festival honors Eatonville author with outdoor marketplace, exhibitionsPart of an ongoing festival in Eatonville, an outdoor event will continue honoring storyteller Zora Neale Hurston with exhibitions, a marketplace and education programs.
Zora! Fest headliner performances pushed back to June due to COVID concerns
Read full article: Zora! Fest headliner performances pushed back to June due to COVID concernsThe 2022 Zora! Fest’s Outdoor Festival of the Arts has been pushed back to June due to COVID-19 concerns, according to The Association to Preserve the Eatonville Community (P.E.C.).
Their eyes were watching Zora: Festival celebrating Eatonville author Zora Neale Hurston kicks off
Read full article: Their eyes were watching Zora: Festival celebrating Eatonville author Zora Neale Hurston kicks offThe 33rd ZORA! Festival, which runs through the month of January, is back again to honor Zora Neale Hurston with a month's worth of events starting on Jan. 7.