Osceola History

09/05/2026

🎉 Just ONE week to go! 🎉

Join us on September 12th for the opening of our new temporary exhibit, Tupperware Roundup, and our Annual Meeting!

🎤 Guest speaker Bob Kealing will speak from 6:30–7:30 PM and is bringing a special, one-of-a-kind artifact to share with the audience!

📚 Copies of his book, Tupperware Unsealed, will also be available for purchase for $25.

FREE event

09/04/2026

🌿 It’s ! 🦋

Celebrate by exploring the exhibits at the Welcome Center & History Museum, where you can discover stories that connect Osceola County’s natural world, wildlife, and history. 🐊🌴

📍 Welcome Center & History Museum
4155 W. Vine St., Kissimmee, FL 34741
🕙 Open daily, 10 AM–4 PM
🎟️ FREE!

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09/04/2026

Get a behind-the-scenes look at our BRAND NEW, temporary exhibit, “Tupperware Unsealed”!

Join us for the exhibit opening and our annual meeting on Saturday, September 12th at the Welcome Center & History Museum.

The exhibit features fascinating objects from Roslyn J. Downey’s private collection, and on loan courtesy of the Historical Society of Central Florida, Inc.

Guest speaker Bob Kealing will speak from 6:30–7:30 PM. Copies of his book, Tupperware Unsealed, will be available for purchase.

FREE EVENT!

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

✨ New Artifact of the Month! ✨

Pictured here is a Lazy Susan Pie Carousel from the private collection of Roslyn J. Downey.

This intriguing piece is just one of the many Tupperware objects you’ll be able to discover in our new temporary exhibit, Tupperware Roundup! The exhibit features fascinating objects from Roslyn J. Downey’s private collection, and on loan courtesy of the Historical Society of Central Florida, Inc.

Want to learn more about the history behind these unique pieces? Join us for the grand opening of Tupperware Roundup and our Annual Meeting!

📅 September 12 | 5:30–8 PM
📍 Welcome Center & History Museum
🎟️ FREE EVENT!

🎤 Guest Speaker: Bob Kealing

Bob Kealing will speak from 6:30–7:30 PM and is bringing a special, one-of-a-kind artifact to share with the audience!

📚 Copies of his book, Tupperware Unsealed, will also be available for purchase.

09/02/2026

This painting by local artist Buster Kenton, titled Making the Decision, hangs proudly in our Buster Kenton Room at the Welcome Center & History Museum.

Visit the Welcome Center & History Museum to view this painting and more of his artwork today!

📍 4155 W. Vine St., Kissimmee, FL
🕙 Open daily, 10 AM–4 PM
🎟️ Free admission!

09/01/2026

From the David Snedeker Collection, pictured here is a postcard captioned, "Presbyterian Church, St. Cloud, Florida"

08/30/2026

In celebration of 🏖️, take a look at this 1920s knitted wool swimsuit from our archives!

Wool was a popular choice for swimwear because it could maintain its shape when wet, unlike materials such as cotton. It also helped keep swimmers warm in cooler ocean waters. 🌊

08/29/2026

Meet Brownie Wise!

Tupperware has been a part of American homes for more than 75 years, but its success was due to more than just its functionality. Much of Tupperware’s success came from the innovative home-party sales method introduced by Brownie Wise.

Learn more about Brownie Wise and her legacy on September 12th at the opening of our new temporary exhibit, "Tupperware Roundup," and annual meeting!

📍 Welcome Center & History Museum
📅 Saturday, September 12th
⏰ 5:30–8:00 PM

🎤Guest speaker Bob Kealing will speak from 6:30–7:30 PM and is bringing a special, one-of-a-kind artifact to share with the audience!

📚 Copies of his book, Tupperware Unsealed, will also be available for purchase.

FREE event

08/28/2026

A look back at the 1983 Miss Silver Spurs Pageant! 👑✨

Pictured here are the 1983 Miss Silver Spurs contestants and winners: 2nd Runner-Up Barbara Haywood, Miss Silver Spurs Shannon Corbett, and 1st Runner-Up Beth Parmer.