Museum of Seminole County History

06/02/2026

There will be no Tea for June, but come back in July the Tea on Seminole War scandals! From murderous court-martials to shady tactics.

05/08/2026

04/24/2026

250 YEARS OF THE AMERICAN DREAM IN CENTRAL FLORIDA: Come visit the Museum of Seminole County History to celebrate 250 Years of the American Dream in Central Florida!

Now through Friday, July 3, visitors can enjoy this special exhibit that explores Florida’s past before it became a state in 1845. History remembers our Founding Fathers and revolutionary patriots as either progressive visionaries or marauding thieves. Visit the exhibit to decide for yourself.

📍 Museum of Seminole County History, 300 Eslinger Way, Sanford
🕐 Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

09/09/2025

THE MENÉNDEZ EXPEDITION: Transport yourself to September 1566 when you join the Museum of Seminole County History for a living history encampment to commemorate the Menéndez Expedition!

Attendees are invited to explore the story of the hostilities between Native Floridians and Pedro Menéndez de Avilés and his men, who paddled up the St. Johns River armed with crossbows in an effort to find its origin point.

This event will be open to the public, private, and homeschoolers. For the school day, interested attendees are invited to reserve their tour spot by dialing 407-665-2489 or by emailing the Museum Coordinator, Bennett Lloyd, at [email protected].

📍Location: Museum of Seminole County History, 300 Eslinger Way, Sanford
📅School Day: Friday, September 26| 9 a.m.–3 p.m.| Tour slots at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m.
📅Public Day: Saturday, September 27| 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

08/20/2025

1765 MAP UNVEILED: The Museum of Seminole County History recently unveiled the historic 1765 map at the opening reception of the Fighting Florida exhibit. The map is the earliest known surveyed representation of our area — a cartographic record created by German surveyor William Gerard de Brahm.

The map showcases familiar landmarks, along with notations of early settlements and geographic features that predate the founding of Seminole County by more than 150 years. It serves as a groundbreaking link to our past, illustrating that our region was active during the colonial period and pointing to even earlier life in Central Florida.

The map was unveiled by County Chairman Jay Zembower, Museum Coordinator Bennett Lloyd, and the Seminole County Historical Commission. Museum visitors can view the map now through Friday, November 21, and learn more about the key figures who left their mark during the colonial era.

📍 Museum of Seminole County History, 300 Eslinger Way, Sanford

07/28/2025

SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL PLANNING SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING: Special invitation to community groups, cultural heritage groups, historical societies, museums, and artists—are you interested in how Seminole County will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States? We want your feedback!

The Semiquincentennial Planning Subcommittee will meet tomorrow, Tuesday, July 29, from 5–7 p.m. in the County Services Building, Board of County Commissioners Chambers.

Community members who represent cultural heritage groups, historical societies, nonprofit organizations, and similar groups will have the opportunity to provide public input.

🇺🇸SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL PLANNING SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING
Special invitation to local nonprofits, 501(c)(3) organizations, community groups, cultural heritage groups, historical societies, museums, and artists — are you interested in how Seminole County will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States? We want your feedback!

The Semiquincentennial Planning Subcommittee will meet tomorrow, Tuesday, July 29, from 5–7 p.m. in the County Services Building, Board of County Commissioners Chambers.

Community members who represent cultural heritage groups, historical societies, nonprofit organizations, and similar groups will have the opportunity to provide public input.

📅 Date: Tuesday, July 29, 5–7 p.m.
📍 Location: Seminole County Board of County Commissioners Chambers
1101 E. First Street, Room 1028, Sanford, Florida