Exhibitions - Women's History and Cultural Center https://womenshistoryandculturalcenter.org Tue, 25 Jun 2024 22:22:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://i0.wp.com/womenshistoryandculturalcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/cropped-WHCClogo512x512.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Exhibitions - Women's History and Cultural Center https://womenshistoryandculturalcenter.org 32 32 197377831 LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE: Phenomenal Black Women in Central Florida https://womenshistoryandculturalcenter.org/exhibition/legacy-of-excellence-phenomenal-black-women-in-central-florida/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=legacy-of-excellence-phenomenal-black-women-in-central-florida https://womenshistoryandculturalcenter.org/exhibition/legacy-of-excellence-phenomenal-black-women-in-central-florida/#respond Tue, 25 Jun 2024 18:26:16 +0000 https://womenshistoryandculturalcenter.org/?post_type=exhibition&p=5982 A celebration of women who hail from or have significantly contributed to the Greater Orlando area. Highlighting the life and legacies of African-American women, this exhibit features women from a variety of professional fields who have shattered glass ceilings and laid the foundation for generations to come. Representing a rich and vast history of dedication […]

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]]> A celebration of women who hail from or have significantly contributed to the Greater Orlando area. Highlighting the life and legacies of African-American women, this exhibit features women from a variety of professional fields who have shattered glass ceilings and laid the foundation for generations to come. Representing a rich and vast history of dedication to enriching the community, this collection highlights more than 30 women, their individual and collective achievements, educational backgrounds, and dedication to the Central Florida community.

*Dedicated in Loving Memory of Melva “Jackie” Perkins

This exhibit is presented by the African American Women’s History Month Project, Inc. & The Poinsette Foundation

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]]> https://womenshistoryandculturalcenter.org/exhibition/legacy-of-excellence-phenomenal-black-women-in-central-florida/feed/ 0 5982 Going Gold, An Exploration of Girl Scouts’ Nationally Recognized Award – the Gold Award https://womenshistoryandculturalcenter.org/exhibition/going-gold-an-exploration-of-girl-scouts-nationally-recognized-award-the-gold-award/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=going-gold-an-exploration-of-girl-scouts-nationally-recognized-award-the-gold-award Thu, 13 Jun 2024 22:32:18 +0000 https://womenshistoryandculturalcenter.org/?post_type=exhibition&p=5945 The Women’s History and Cultural Center presents “Going Gold, An Exploration of Girl Scouts’ Nationally Recognized Award” – the Gold Award. For the first time you can come and discover the history behind this century-old award, as well as the importance it serves in the lives of the young women who earn it. Featuring the […]

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The Women’s History and Cultural Center presents “Going Gold, An Exploration of Girl Scouts’ Nationally Recognized Award” – the Gold Award. For the first time you can come and discover the history behind this century-old award, as well as the importance it serves in the lives of the young women who earn it.

Featuring the Class of 2024 Gold Award recipients, this exhibition immerses you in the impact Girl Scouts have on their communities and the steps they take to make the world a better place. From mental health to environmental protection, educational opportunities and beyond, Gold Award Girl Scouts are creating sustainable solutions to the most challenging problems facing our world today!

Going Gold is a traveling exhibit that will remain at WHCC through August 31,2024. Afterwards, the exhibit will be displayed by our partners throughout the Central Florida area. We invite you to WHCC to tour this wonderful exhibit and stay tuned to see if Going Goldwill pop up in your neighborhood.

When you visit, don’t forget to grab a coupon for a free scoop with our partners, Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream.

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]]> 5945 Girl Scouts Throughout the Ages https://womenshistoryandculturalcenter.org/exhibition/girl-scouts-throughout-the-ages/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=girl-scouts-throughout-the-ages Mon, 07 Feb 2022 04:01:44 +0000 https://womenshistoryandculturalcenter.org/?post_type=exhibition&p=5258 From 18 girls in Savannah to a global movement to make a difference. Blazing trails and redefining what’s possible for girls everywhere? Girl Scouts have been true to this since 1912. Juliette Gordon Low—also known widely by her nickname, “Daisy”—started Girl Scouts in 1912 in her hometown of Savannah, Georgia. The first troop was made […]

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From 18 girls in Savannah to a global movement to make a difference.

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