Women's History & Cultural Center

Women's History & Cultural Center The Womens History & Cultural Center is dedicated to celebrating the history and influence of women and girls in our rich Central Florida culture.

09/02/2026

🩺💙 Meet Gold Award Girl Scout Maylin!

Through her project, Posters for Health Education, Maylin made important health topics more accessible for teens by creating engaging educational displays on subjects like anxiety, depression, healthy eating, breast cancer, skin cancer, and car safety.

Over 81 hours, she researched and designed a series of eye-catching posters that now reach students every day, encouraging conversations, raising awareness, and helping young people make informed, healthy choices. Thanks to her school's Medical Minds Club, her project will continue educating students for years to come.

Congratulations, Maylin, on earning your Girl Scout Gold Award! 💚✨

Visit the Going Gold exhibit at the Women's History & Cultural Center to learn more about Maylin’s story and how Gold Award Girl Scouts are creating lasting change.

📍 341 N. Mills Ave., 2nd Floor, Orlando, FL 32803
�🕙 Monday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., and select Saturdays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

🎖️🇺🇸 Meet one of the inspiring women featured in She Proudly Served: Women in the Military: Daila “Dee” Espeut-Jones.Aft...
09/01/2026

🎖️🇺🇸 Meet one of the inspiring women featured in She Proudly Served: Women in the Military: Daila “Dee” Espeut-Jones.

After immigrating from Jamaica, Daila Espeut-Jones proudly served 22 years in the U.S. Army, retiring as a First Sergeant. Her distinguished military career earned her numerous honors, including the Bronze Star Medal and the Legion of Merit.

Her commitment to service didn't end with retirement. Today, Daila is a passionate advocate for veterans and her community, founding organizations that support veterans and individuals experiencing homelessness while continuing to inspire others through her leadership and service.

Discover Daila's story, and the stories of many other remarkable women who have shaped our nation's military history, in She Proudly Served: Women in the Military, on display at the Women's History & Cultural Center through September 30.

📍 Visit the exhibit and be inspired by the women who proudly served. 💚

08/31/2026

🌊🦀 Meet Gold Award Girl Scout Marnee!

Through her project, Guardians of the Lagoon, Marnee turned her passion for the environment into hands-on education that inspires conservation of the Indian River Lagoon and its wildlife, including the horseshoe crab.

Over 98 hours, she created an interactive curriculum and website with engaging lessons, games, and activities that helped students ages 7–18 explore real-world environmental challenges in a fun, meaningful way. Her outreach reached more than 180 students, 60 families, and 138 teachers, sparking lasting curiosity and action.

Congratulations, Marnee, on earning your Girl Scout Gold Award! 💚✨

Visit the Going Gold exhibit at the Women's History & Cultural Center to learn more about Marnee’s s story and how Gold Award Girl Scouts are creating lasting change.

📍 341 N. Mills Ave., 2nd Floor, Orlando, FL 32803
�🕙 Monday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., and select Saturdays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

08/28/2026

🎨💛 Meet Gold Award Girl Scout Madilyn!

Through her project, Creative Corner of Comfort, Madilyn transformed compassion into a calming, creative space for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House. She designed and built an art corner filled with supplies, guided activities, and welcoming spaces where children and parents can pause, create, and find moments of peace during difficult times.

Over 86 hours, she fundraised, organized materials, and built a sustainable restocking system so the space can continue serving families long into the future.

Congratulations, Madilyn, on earning your Girl Scout Gold Award! 💚✨

Visit the Going Gold exhibit at the Women's History & Cultural Center to learn more about Madilyn’s story and how Gold Award Girl Scouts are creating lasting change.

📍 341 N. Mills Ave., 2nd Floor, Orlando, FL 32803�
🕙 Monday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., and select Saturdays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

✈️💚 Meet one of the inspiring women featured in She Proudly Served: Women in the Military: Courtney N. Griffin.During he...
08/27/2026

✈️💚 Meet one of the inspiring women featured in She Proudly Served: Women in the Military: Courtney N. Griffin.

During her 14 years of service in the U.S. Air Force, Courtney Griffin held leadership roles in both active duty and the reserves, earning multiple military honors for her dedication and service. Today, she continues to empower others as the Chief Operating Officer and Program Manager of Women Veterans Ignited, Inc., where she supports women veterans through advocacy, leadership, and healing.

Discover Courtney's story, and the stories of many other remarkable women who have shaped our nation's military history, in She Proudly Served: Women in the Military, on display at the Women's History & Cultural Center through September 30.

📍 Visit the exhibit and be inspired by the women who proudly served. 💚

08/26/2026

💚🧠 Meet Gold Award Girl Scout Korin!

Through her project, Pause With A Purpose, Korin turned compassion into action by breaking the stigma around mental health and connecting her community with vital support resources. She built a school-wide awareness campaign, an active social media platform, and led a large-scale Mental Health Day featuring 15+ organizations, hands-on activities, and crisis support information.

Over 121 hours, Korin helped transform awareness into action—100% of event participants reported learning about new mental health resources and feeling more comfortable seeking help.

Congratulations, Korin, on earning your Girl Scout Gold Award! ✨

Visit the Going Gold exhibit at the Women's History & Cultural Center to learn more about Korin’s story and how Gold Award Girl Scouts are creating lasting change.

📍 341 N. Mills Ave., 2nd Floor, Orlando, FL 32803�
🕙 Monday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., and select Saturdays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

⭐🇺🇸 SAVE THE DATE: Mission: Meet a Hero 🇺🇸⭐Join us at the Women’s History & Cultural Center for an interactive day celeb...
08/25/2026

⭐🇺🇸 SAVE THE DATE: Mission: Meet a Hero 🇺🇸⭐

Join us at the Women’s History & Cultural Center for an interactive day celebrating the women who have proudly served our country! Families will meet women veterans, complete mission-inspired activities, and explore the courage, leadership, and dedication behind military service. 💚

🪖 Activities include:
⭐ Meet a woman veteran
🎖️ Learn about military branches & awards
🪢 Create a paracord bracelet
🎨 Camouflage face painting
📸 Photo opportunities
🔎 Scavenger hunt
💌 Create a thank-you card

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
🕙 Two Sessions:
10:00–11:30 AM
https://mygs.girlscouts.org/event-detail?id=312-09122026-MN10
12:30–2:00 PM
https://mygs.girlscouts.org/event-detail?id=312-09122026-MN11
📍 Women’s History & Cultural Center
💲 $8 per participant

✈️💚 Meet one of the inspiring women featured in She Proudly Served: Women in the Military: Sharleen Deary.After serving ...
08/25/2026

✈️💚 Meet one of the inspiring women featured in She Proudly Served: Women in the Military: Sharleen Deary.

After serving in the U.S. Air Force, Sharleen Deary continued her lifelong commitment to service by becoming a dedicated advocate for veterans and underserved communities. Through her work with veterans organizations and local nonprofits, she has helped countless individuals connect with the benefits, resources, and support they need. Her passion for giving back continues to make a meaningful impact across Florida.

Discover Sharleen's story, and the stories of many other remarkable women who have shaped our nation's military history, in She Proudly Served: Women in the Military, on display at the Women's History & Cultural Center through September 30.

📍 Visit the exhibit and be inspired by the women who proudly served. 💚

08/24/2026

🦋🌼 Meet Gold Award Girl Scout Karla!

Through her project, Bountiful Butterfly and Rock Garden, Karla transformed an overgrown school space at Lawton Chiles Middle School into a vibrant pollinator garden designed to support bees, butterflies, and student learning.

Over 81 hours, she led a full renovation of the area, installing pollinator-friendly plants, pallet planters, and meaningful design elements—all while creating educational materials that brought lessons on sustainability and pollination into the classroom.

Her garden is now part of the school’s Think and Design program, giving students hands-on opportunities to learn, explore, and create their own environmental impact.

Congratulations, Karla, on earning your Girl Scout Gold Award! 💚✨

Visit the Going Gold exhibit at the Women's History & Cultural Center to learn more about Karla’s story and how Gold Award Girl Scouts are creating lasting change.

📍 341 N. Mills Ave., 2nd Floor, Orlando, FL 32803�
🕙 Monday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., and select Saturdays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

08/21/2026

🧠💛 Meet Gold Award Girl Scout Isabel!

Through her project, Mighty Minds: Big Strength in Small Packages, Isabel brought mental health education to life for elementary students, helping them understand and practice resilience in meaningful, hands-on ways.

Over 94 hours, she led four interactive after-school lessons for grades 3–5, where students created tools like breathing beads, journals, and affirmation jars to build confidence and coping skills they can use every day.

Her impact was clear—students left with stronger, more confident ways to handle stress, and teachers received lasting materials to continue the lessons long after the project ended.

Congratulations, Isabel, on earning your Girl Scout Gold Award! 💚✨

Visit the Going Gold exhibit at the Women's History & Cultural Center to learn more about Isabel’s story and how Gold Award Girl Scouts are creating lasting change.

📍 341 N. Mills Ave., 2nd Floor, Orlando, FL 32803�
🕙 Monday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., and select Saturdays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

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