Central Florida will have a lot to celebrate next month with both Thurston House and the City of Maitland turning 125! Even the historical society marks their 40th anniversary.
July 11-17th Founders’ Week Celebration! 125th City of Maitland Anniversary, Historical Society’s 40th Anniversary
- Lecture and Book Signing
- Reception for founding families
- 1885 Dollar Drive
Party in the Park Festivities
- Parade
- Founding Family recognition
- Maitland Song by Performing Arts of Maitland
- Fireworks
- Rides
- Sidewalk chalk painting contest
- Gift shop booth
- Much more!
Maitland History
July 16th “Maitland’s Founding Families”
temporary exhibition opens in We Make History community gallery at Maitland Historical Museum.
Opening reception July 16th from 5:30-7 p.m. Free for members, $5 for non-members
Guests at Thurston House bed & breakfast enjoy a special rate all week – $125 nightly – WOW! They also will leave with a special Deneen Pottery Mug or vase as a rememberance of their special time here. What are you waiting for? Come party like it’s 1885!