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History museum in Apopka, Florida From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Museum of the Apopkans is located at 122 East Fifth Street, Apopka, Florida. It contains exhibits depicting the history of Apopka and Northwest Orange County Pioneers of Apopka, Apopka Historical Society and Museum website[2] and is run by the Apopka Historical Society.
Established | 1968 |
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Location | 122 East Fifth Street Apopka, Florida |
Coordinates | 28.67188°N 81.50899°W |
Type | History museum[1] |
President | Maribel Brinkle (President of the Apopka Historical Society, 2020) |
Curator | Lorena Potter |
Public transit access | Lynx bus Orlando Route 17 to Apopka Superstop, Ocoee/Pine Hills Route 44 to Apopka Superstop, or use Apopka Circulator Route 405 within Apopka. |
Website | apopkamuseum |
The Museum of the Apopkans started in 1968 but it was incorporated in 1971 to be a not-for-profit institution. The initial board of directors included President Mrs. Elizabeth Grossenbacher, Vice-President Mrs. Mildred S. Whiteside, Secretary Mrs. Reba R. Evans, Curator Mr. Edward A. Miner, and directors Mayor John H. Land, Miss Elin Larson, and Miss Mary Lee Welch.[3]
The Apopka Historical Society, with many prominent community members including John H. Land, has been principal in obtaining historical status to many homes in the community.
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