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"To serve as a gateway for community engagement, education, and inspiration by preserving and sharing Central Florida's continually unfolding story."
As a non-profit organization, The Historical Society supports the Orange County Regional History Center?s mission and programs, and has been committed to advancing the learning opportunities of children in the Central Florida area. As part of our continuous effort to support this cause, we will be hosting the 14th Annual John Young History Maker Celebration. For the past fourteen years, the Historical Society has recognized the outstanding achievements of select community members by bestowing this prestigious award upon a Central Floridian whose lifetime achievements has made historic impact on the community.
Proceeds from this auction will provide critical funds for youth educational initiatives, and support for disadvantaged children to attend field trips and museum programs, and more.
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Since our inaugural ceremony with astronaut John Young himself in 2005, the Historical Society of Central Florida has recognized the outstanding achievements of select community members by annually bestowing the John Young History Maker Award upon a Central Floridian whose lifetime of achievement has made a historic impact on the community.
The award?s namesake, Captain Young, was the ninth person to walk on the moon as commander of the Apollo 16 mission in 1972.
In 2020, in a virtual celebration, the Historical Society will present the John Young History Maker Award to Dr. Sanford ?Sandy? Shugart, longtime president of Valencia College.
At the event, the society?s posthumous John Young History Maker Past Award will be presented to two recipients: Paul C. Perkins Sr. and state Sen. Beth Johnson, for their contributions to the community. The celebration will also feature the presentation of the John Young History Maker Future Scholarship.
Proceeds from this signature fund-raising event offer vital support for the Orange County Regional History Center?s education programs, exhibits, and efforts to preserve local history.
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Our members experience the best of the History Center and also support our role as the heart of our community?s history. Benefits include unlimited admission, private exhibition previews, free or discounted prices for programs, and so much more.
