Lunch & Learn: The History Behind Central Florida’s Spooky-Themed Attractions

Fri Oct 04 2024 at 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm

65 E Central Blvd, Orlando, FL, United States, Florida 32801 | Orlando

Orange County Regional History Center
Publisher/HostOrange County Regional History Center
Lunch & Learn: The History Behind Central Florida\u2019s Spooky-Themed Attractions
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Halloween time is a major deal in Central Florida. Theme parks large and small pull out all the stops to create scary, spine-tingling events that draw folks by the thousands in October. What started this tradition of spooky attractions in our area, and how have they evolved over time?
Participate online or in-person.
History Center Members: Free
General Public: $5
History Center Members with lunch: $9
General Public with lunch: $14
Lunch must be ordered by 9 a.m. on Thursday, October 3.
Closed captioning available online. Call 407-836-8580 with questions.
About the Speaker
Rachel Williams holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in History and Public History respectively from the University of Central Florida. She is currently the historian at the History Center where she works on various projects such as conducting oral histories and assisting the public in research projects.
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65 E Central Blvd, Orlando, FL, United States, Florida 32801

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