The Women’s History and Cultural Center in Orlando is presenting a new exhibit, “She Proudly Served: Women in the Military,” with a grand opening on Tuesday, November 19th.
The Women’s History and Cultural Center (WHCC) and Girl Scouts of Citrus said they will “honor the courageous women who have served our country” at the grand opening of the Women in the Military exhibit. There is also an opportunity to earn two patches – kids will receive a free patch for attending the grand opening, and they can also earn an additional patch by completing the exhibit’s scavenger hunt.
The event will take place at 341 N Mills Ave, Orlando FL 32803 on the 2nd floor from 5:30pm-7:30pm on November 19th. Register for She Proudly Served: Women in the Military online.
The She Proudly Served: Women in the Military exhibit is on display from November through the end of January.
Judith Kaplan, Activist & Artist is also on view through November and will be available for viewing at the WHCC.
The Women’s History and Cultural Center is open to the public and features:
- A permanent Girl Scout exhibit
- Rotating exhibit space to focus on women’s contributions throughout our history
- An exhibit celebrating our rich cultural diversity
- An inspiration room for youth with fun activities
- Community meeting space providing a place for people to gather to learn and collaborate
- An outdoor pavilion
The Women’s History and Cultural Center (WHCC) provides educational opportunities celebrating the impact and influence of women and Girl Scouts that will inspire innovation and leadership for the history makers of the next generation. According to their mission and vision:
“The Girl Scouts of Citrus Archive Team, along with Council leadership, determined that, while various local museums provide meaningful exhibits highlighting the history and stories of women who shaped our community and beyond, there is no museum in the Orange County area that is singularly dedicated to celebrating the history and influence of women and girls in our rich Central Florida culture and our world.
“Many of the women who have impacted the development of our community were Girl Scouts, which added to our interest in creating a platform to celebrate the historical significance and cultural influence of women in Central Florida and beyond.”
