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The Lakeland History & Culture Center opened at the Lakeland Public Library this past year and this museum quality space tells the Lakeland story by highlighting different groups that helped shape Lakeland to what it is today.
The Center’s inaugural exhibit, “Ties That Bind: 1880-1925,” educates guests on the history of the railroad industry and how transportation played a key role in Lakeland’s early years. The display also incorporates key figures of the community and introduces the public to them through interactive touch screens, artifacts, narratives, and traditional displays.
Visitors can interact with touchscreen displays and learn about:
- Pioneers and Places - Learn the history behind familiar names you see around town like Drane, Pipkin, Rochelle and Munn.
- Crossing Ties - Read about Lakeland’s history of racial segregation and the events that led to a unified city, such as a visit from Booker T. Washington.
- Business Directory - See photos and early newspaper advertisements from Lakeland’s long-gone hotels, restaurants, shops, and more.
The History Room also has a dedicated DIY digitize space that allows residents to convert older analog videotapes, cassettes, and photographs into a digital format. Stop by the main library located at 100 Lake Morton Drive and visit the History & Culture Center. You’ll be glad you did!
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