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In this monthly series area historians and History Center staff lead informative programs about Central Florida history, the museum, and more.
Modern Orlando boasts a bustling LGBTQ+ scene—but its history goes back much further than Pride festivals and rainbow crosswalks. Join Cheyenne Stastyshyn, the History Center’s public programs coordinator, for a journey through Orlando’s LGBTQ+ past told through an unexpected lens: citrus. From the introduction of citrus to the state, Anita Bryant, the orange juice boycott, and Orlando’s emergence as an LGBTQ+ destination, discover how a community that was already here grew alongside a changing city.
About the Speaker
Cheyenne Stastyshyn serves as the public programs coordinator at the Orange County Regional History Center, applying a bachelor’s degree in fine art from the University of Central Florida to create captivating educational experiences. Their journey into historical education began with an internship at the museum in 2019, igniting a passion that stems from their family’s four-generation legacy of educators and scientists in Central Florida. Cheyenne is committed to illuminating Florida’s developmental journey through innovative programming, leaving a lasting impact on the cultural landscape of Orange County and beyond.
Participate online or in person. Closed caption is available online.
History Center Members: Free
General Public: $5
History Center Members with lunch: $12
General Public with lunch: $17
Lunch must be ordered by 9 a.m. on Thursday, October 1.
Please call 407-836-8580 with questions.
ADMISSION INFO
History Center Members: Free
General Public: $5
History Center Members with lunch: $12
General Public with lunch: $17
Phone: (407) 836-8500
Email: HistoryCenter@ocfl.net
