I have lived in beautiful central Florida for over 35 years, and travelled the entire area discovering its fascinating history. I was honored to work at the Orange County Regional History Center for over 25 years, first as Chief Curator, and then as Executive Director. For seven years I hosted a television show entitled Orange County Scrapbook that highlighted local history. There is so much fascinating history in our area, and much of it is unknown. I have spent half of my life unearthing the fascinating stories that bring central Florida to life and have served to create the dynamic community we are today. Touring central Florida and discovering its history is unlike touring almost anywhere else on earth. Orlando is so well known for its theme parks people feel like they know Orlando when they visit, but only by touring the area to find out its history can you really say you know Orlando. I love to tell these stories, and hope that you enjoy hearing them.