On October 1, 1971, Walt Disney World opened near Orlando, Florida

What is “Mom, we made it!”? Thanks to Jeopardy! for making us the star of our very own clue.

#OTD in 1902, Stetson University dedicated Flagler Hall, a campus landmark that first housed the school’s engineering program and Florida’s very first law school. Funded by Henry Flagler, the building was originally known as Science Hall before being renamed in his honor in 1913.

#OTD 1904: Mary McLeod Bethune opened a school for Black girls in Daytona with 5 students, $1.50, and a dream. That school grew into Bethune-Cookman University—an HBCU powerhouse and lasting legacy of her vision. #DiscoverYourHome #VolusiaCountyFL #BCURising #TDIH

Today is #WorldTeachersDay! 🎓 We celebrate the incredible educators whose dedication shapes lives far beyond the classroom. Pictured: Mary Ann Yancey with her 4th grade class at Delaney Elementary, Orlando (1961–62). #DiscoverYourHome

The Lawton House, home of the Oviedo Historical Society, was built in the late 1800s by one of Oviedo’s founding families. A classic example of Florida Cracker architecture—wood-frame, wraparound porch, and raised foundation for airflow & flood protection.

On this day in 1971, the Sunshine Pavilion was officially dedicated in Adventureland!

“What you do makes a difference.” – Jane Goodall On #NationalHeroDay, we’re celebrating our heroes: volunteers! From greeting guests to preserving history behind the scenes, they’re priceless. Learn how to join them 👉 TheHistoryCenter.org/Volunteer

Step back in time at the Pioneer Village at Shingle Creek in Kissimmee! Explore 19th-century homes, a schoolhouse, and a blacksmith shop that bring Osceola County’s pioneer history to life. #DiscoverYourHome #OsceolaCountyFL #FloridaHistory #VisitKissimmee

On October 9, 1968, the #Apollo8 Saturn V rocket rolled out to its launch pad. The astronauts scheduled to ride it into space that December - Frank Borman, James A. Lovell and William A. Anders - were on hand to witness the event. contactlight.de forallmankind.de

🎃👻 Wear your costumes and bring your candy bags to @ocls and @historycenterfl on Sunday, October 12, for some family-friendly fun! Festivities begin at noon at the Orange County Regional History Center and at 1 p.m. just across the street at the Orlan… instagr.am/p/DPmTxpBkYOv/

Our Esquire Calendar Appeal is back! With a $30 donation before November 30, you’ll receive our limited-edition 2026 Esquire Calendar featuring captivating black-and-white photos from Central Florida’s past. Claim your calendar and keep our history alive: thehistorycenter.org/calendar-appea…

#OTD in 1925, the excursion boat Clara B. capsized off Florida’s east coast near Sebastian Inlet, killing 14 of 23 aboard. The vessel, chartered to show real estate prospects around, overturned in rough seas. Later reports called it the Clara A.; the captain was cleared.

Apollo 16 - John Young with Lunar rover. This panoramic photo was captured by Charlie Duke at Station 10, towards the end of EVA -3 and shows Young pointing the High Gain Antenna towards Earth . Panorama assembled by Moonpans

Originally conceived as the Davenport Community Center, the Tom Fellows Community Center was renamed in honor of long-time city Davenport city commissioner Tom Fellows. The town of Davenport traces its origins back to an 1838 Seminole War-era fort.  #DiscoverYourHome #PolkCounty

On this day, 102 years ago, two brothers named Walt and Roy founded The Disney Brothers Studio. Years later, the company would become The Walt Disney Company.

The construction of the Magic Kingdom transformed the Florida swamp into a magical landscape. At its center, Cinderella Castle rose from steel and fiberglass, built to be both a visual landmark and a symbol of The Vacation kingdom for years to come.

Did you know? Port Canaveral's humble beginnings as a commercial fishing & cargo hub evolved into a key space program player & cruise ship hotspot! Today, it generates $6 BILLION in economic impact! #DiscoverYourHome #BrevardCountyFL