In his latest book, The State You’re In: Florida Men, Florida Women, and Other Wildlife, award-winning author Craig Pittman draws on his work over 30 years in journalism to celebrate our state’s glorious weirdness with his trademark perception and wit. Some topics fit right in with the History Center’s current “World of Mythic Creatures” exhibition, as Pittman introduces readers to a Florida creature of myth that turned out to be

Join the Orange County Regional History Center as they welcome N.Y. Nathiri to lead an exploration of the life and work of Eatonville’s own Zora Neale Hurston. In addition to exploring Hurston’s literary accomplishments, Nathiri will delve into her important work as an anthropologist and activist; she’ll also highlight the community-driven effort to promote Hurston’s legacy in Central Florida. Nathiri serves as the executive director of The Association to Preserve

Ever hear of creepypasta? You’ll know exactly what it is when you join Dr. Natalie Underberg-Goode for this interactive talk on how myths have been used in, and adapted into, video games, and how the internet plays a role in the creation and spread of legends. Explore how different video games approach the adaptation of myths, including representations of the mythic world, its setting and rules, and how humans and

The Orange County Regional History Center is hosting a fun-filled Family Day@ Dive into the realm of fantasy for a special opening-day event celebrating the newest exhibition, Giants, Dragons & Unicorns: The World of Mythic Creatures. The exhibition includes models and cast fossils of prehistoric animals to investigate how they could have – through misidentification, speculation, fear, or imagination – inspired the development of several legendary creatures. Meet Central Florida’s