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Carols & Cocoa: Yuletide in Historic Longwood
Historic Civic Center 135 W Church Ave, Longwood, United StatesLet’s kick off the holiday season in Historic Longwood. On our walking tour, we will not only learn about our buildings from the 1800s but go inside! We will have a free hot cocoa and apple cider reception at the HCC, followed by a lighting ceremony of the city’s new tree on 427. Finally, we […]
7 Foot Santa
Bradlee-McIntyre House 130 W Warren Ave, Longwood, FL, United StatesWe will once again welcome children to meet 7-Foot Santa (City Commissioner, Matt Morgan) at the historic Bradlee-McIntyre House. Each family will get a reserved five-minute time slot with Santa. These slots are first come, first serve… so once they’re gone, they’re gone! Families should arrive at least 15 minutes before their prescribed slot. Before […]
Longwood Car Show – June 2024
Historic Civic Center 135 W Church Ave, Longwood, United StatesIf you’d like to volunteer at our food concessions, sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48AAA82EA0F9C70-monthly The event is open to the public and always has a great turnout of class car enthusiasts.
Historic Walking Tour
Reiter Park 311 W Warren Ave, Longwood, FL, United StatesLearn about Longwood’s history as we stroll through the historic district for one hour. We will meet behind the amphitheater at Rieter Park and start the tour promptly at 10 AM. Tickets are FREE, but please reserve your slot. You may add an optional donation at checkout or in-person that morning. Reserve Your Spot
Longwood Car Show – July 2024
Historic Civic Center 135 W Church Ave, Longwood, United StatesIf you’d like to volunteer at our food concessions, sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48AAA82EA0F9C70-monthly The event is open to the public and always has a great turnout of class car enthusiasts.
Booze & Bolita: Organized Crime in Central Florida
Seminole County Public Library, Hunt Club 245 N Hunt Club Blvd, Longwood, FL, United StatesLongwood Historic Society president, Jason Byrne, will present at the public library branch in Hunt Club. We’ll explore the rise and reign of Harlan Blackburn, the local mafia boss who led an empire of vice, violence, and corruption. We’ll discover the web of illegal liquor, drugs, gambling, and murder that gripped the region for decades.
Ice Cream Social & Fundraiser
Nan & Pop’s Ice Cream Shop 51 N Ronald Reagan Blvd, Longwood, FL, United StatesIndulge in Sweet Treats and Support History! Join us for a delightful day of ice cream and community! On Sunday, August 18th, between 1 and 9 PM, we’ll be scooping up smiles and raising funds for the Historic Society. If you mention “Longwood Historic Society,” a portion of your purchase will benefit preserving our local […]