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Why did our region's original residents decide to live here in the first place? What lessons have they left for us in Central Florida's rich history?

 

Regional leaders will use this system to look ahead by looking back. Intense study of Central Florida's historical record will provide guidance for Central Florida's future.

 

What historical events shaped the course of our roads, rivers and railroads? When did most people start to settle here and where did they choose to live? How do those decisions still affect us today? What can we do differently in the future? So many questions -- and only the history books hold the answers.

Click here for a map of major historic sites and districts around the state.

 

Facts About Historic/Cultural Travel

 

- Historic/cultural travelers are slightly older than other U.S. travelers (48 years old vs. 46) and they are more likely to have a post-graduate education (23 percent vs. 20 percent). One-third (34 percent) are 55 or older.

 

- June, July and August are the most popular months for historic and cultural travel.

 

- Shopping is part of the trip for 44 percent of historic/cultural travelers, compared to 33 percent of the U.S. travel population. State/national parks, outdoor activities, beaches and theme parks are also popular with historic/cultural travelers.

 

- Eighteen percent of historic/cultural travelers say they spend more than $1,000 when they travel compared to 12 percent of all travelers.

 

- Historic/cultural travelers are twice as likely to take a group tour than the average traveler.

Source: Travel Industry Association of America

Here’s what some concerned residents had to say about the future of Central Florida’s history:

 

"There are large numbers of smaller pockets of historical centers. The challenge is to merge these into a regional economy."

 

"There was history before the white man came to Florida."

 

"We need a mission statement for history."

 

"What does it take to feel connected? Many citizens are "from" somewhere else."

 

"History – we must build it, collect it, restore it, remember it and create it."

 

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