History Center: National Geographic

The History Center proudly presents an event that has nothing to do with beer, football players or cheerleader autographs called In Focus: National Geographic Greatest Portraits November 21, 2008 – January 18, 2009 featuring "50 iconic portraits and scenes from around the world...color and black-and-white images, shot from the early 20th century to the late 1990s... the ethnographic study of “exotic” cultures around the world – uncommon photographs of common people..."


In conjunction with In Focus, the History Center is presenting “Trailer City: Portrait of a Community” "...which will explore the disappearing Florida through photographs of a 70-year-old community of trailer homes situated on public land in Winter Garden, Fla. The exhibit serves as a tribute to the heritage and history of rural communities and diverse neighborhoods."


On November 20, 2008, the museum celebrates In Focus with a cocktail reception featuring international food and music, and special guest speaker, His Excellency Said T. Jawad, Afghanistan’s Ambassador to the United States. 6:30 p.m. $25, Historical Society Members Free. Call (407) 836-8500 to R.S.V.P. (Photo Credit)