Now Open: LEGACY
August 22nd-December 1st
FREE ADMISSION
From Wild Florida to Port 27
Every community, every company, and every dream began as a small seed: an idea that someone chose to cultivate. The history you have just experienced shows that the future does not happen by chance; it is built through vision, preparation, perseverance, and action. As you leave this exhibition, we hope you take with you more than knowledge of the past. We hope you leave inspired to imagine, create, and plant the legacy you will leave for future generations.
A Visual Journey Through Lake Hamilton
Welcome to an experience that travels through thousands of years of history, exploring how the land, nature, and people shaped Lake Hamilton and Central Florida. Through six chapters, this exhibition reveals how each stage of history began with a vision, the efforts of extraordinary people, and the desire to build a better future for generations to come.
Chapter 1
The Origin
Chapter 2
The First Inhabitants
A visual journey from the formation of the Earth to the present day. An introductory video and a timeline present the events that shaped our planet, Florida, and the community of Lake Hamilton.
Discover the legacy of the Seminole people, their culture, their way of life, and their deep connection to this land. Artwork, historical photographs, traditional clothing, and geographical elements reveal the richness of a heritage that remains alive.
Chapter 3
Visionaries and Pioneers
Chapter 4
The Citrus Era
Chapter 5
Lake Hamilton:
Roots and Legacy
Meet those who transformed Central Florida: the visionaries who connected the region through railroads, the founders of communities, and the Florida Crackers, cattlemen who helped shape the identity and economy of the state.
For decades, Florida's citrus industry significantly influenced its economy and landscape, as evidenced by photographs, original labels, and historical objects that highlight its impact on the region's identity.
Explore the history of Lake Hamilton through photographs, documents, original objects, and stories from those who helped build this community. A chapter dedicated to preserving the memories of the families, dreams, and work that brought this town to life.
Chapter 6
Port 27: A New Seed
The journey concludes with the story of Port 27, a project born from a vision and built with the purpose of creating opportunities for the future. Photographs, objects, and the testimony of its founder reveal how an idea, when cultivated with passion and perseverance, can become reality.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Friday & Saturday: 2PM-10PM
Sunday: 2PM-9PM