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The Citrus Crate Chronicles 

Explore the latest WGHF news, local history stories, upcoming events, and community happenings in our weekly newsletter.

Winter Garden in Hallmark's Merriest Christmas Town" contest!

August 25, 2026
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Under the Buck Moon: Ramping Up for Peak Hurricane Season!

July 28, 2026
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100 Years of West Orange County History: Our Archives

July 14, 2026
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Fourth of July Traditions in Winter Garden

June 30, 2026
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Before the Warriors, the Red Devils

August 18, 2026
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School Bells & History Lessons: Winter Garden’s Educational Roots

July 21, 2026
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The Grove Worker’s July

July 7, 2026
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Lake Apopka: The Bass Capital of the World

June 23, 2026
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Healthy West Orange Heritage and Cultural Center

21 East Plant Street
Winter Garden, FL 34787

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407-656-3244

 

Tuesday: 11am – 3pm

Wednesday: 11am – 3pm

Thursday: 11am – 3pm

Friday: 11am – 3pm

Saturday: 11am – 3pm

Central Florida

Railroad Museum 

101 South Boyd Street
Winter Garden, FL 34787

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407-656-0559

 

Tuesday: 11am – 3pm

Wednesday: 11am – 3pm

Thursday: 11am – 3pm

Friday: 11am – 3pm

Saturday: 10am – 3pm

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Website: https://www.cfrhs.org/

Heritage Museum

One North Main Street
Winter Garden, FL 34787

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407-656-3244

 

Tuesday: 11am – 3pm

Wednesday: 11am – 3pm

Thursday: 11am – 3pm

Friday: 11am – 3pm

Saturday: 11am – 3pm

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FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS

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Executive Committee

Larry Cappleman, Board Chairman

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Mike Forrester, Vice Chairman

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Phil Cross, Secretary

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Amanda Daluga, Treasurer

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Stina D'uva

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Michael Armbruster

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Austin Arthur

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Ward Britt

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A.J. Burnett

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Frank Chase

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Cyndi Gustafson

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Rodney Jolley

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Iliana Jones

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Kara McDaniel

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Michael Nardella

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Amy Quesinberry Price

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Alicia Spears

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FOUNDATION STAFF

 

Kristi Karst Gomen, Executive Director

kkgomen@wghf.org

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Sherri Cox, Special Events Manager

scox@wghf.org

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Jeanne Griffith, Grant Writer
jgriffith@wghf.org

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Will McCoy, Museum Director

wmccoy@wghf.org

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Catie Moore, Marketing Manager

cmoore@wghf.org

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CONTACT US

407.656.3244

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info@wghf.org

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