Explore the History of Osceola County

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Come explore the amazing history of Osceola County and life in early Florida. During an interactive tour you can experience how people lived in the late 1800s at Pioneer Village, hear fun facts (and the sounds of Florida wildlife), and see award-winning exhibits at the History Museum.

Welcome Center & History Museum

Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am - 4 pm
Closed Monday

The Osceola County Welcome Center and History Museum was created in partnership with the Osceola County Historical Society and Osceola County to share the county's rich history with locals and visitors.
Free Admission.

Pioneer Village at Shingle Creek

Open Tuesday - Sunday, 10 am - 4 pm
Closed Monday

The Pioneer Village is a collection of authentic structures which once upon a time stood in different areas of Osceola County. They were carefully relocated to our present location and gently preserved to demonstrate how life was once lived before our modern times.

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Founded in 1949, our mission is to preserve the rich, cultural history of Osceola County and share it with others. It is with your generosity that we have been able to showcase the area’s history for more than 70 years. Chickees & Cow Camp Fundraiser Help us reach our $7,000 goal by September 30, 2020. The Seminole chickees and cow camp at Pioneer Village are […]

Book a Tour

Groups of 15 or more people and tour guide operators can book a tour of Pioneer Village or the History Museum. Options include: Self-guided tour Guided tour with a trained docent Living history tour that will include re-enactors and demonstrations of early pioneer life in Florida. To request a date and pricing, please call 407-396-8644, ext. 2 or complete the request form below.

Become a Member

Become a member today and receive benefits including free admission, discounts, use of the research facility, special invitations, etc. You can also choose to join our Narcoossee or Soldier City chapters. There is no additional fee to join the Narcoossee Chapter. A fee of $10 will be added for Soldier City memberships. Chapter membership options are provided in the drop-down menu.

Become a Volunteer

As our organization grows so does our need for volunteers, no matter what amount of time you can give, we appreciate any service. Sign up and help preserve our county’s rich history. Below is a listing of volunteer opportunities available at the History Museum and at Pioneer Village. Greeter: We are looking for friendly faces who will welcome visitors and engage in conversations on local history. […]

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Kissimmee Airport: Celebrating 80 years of Aviation History

Kissimmee Airport: Celebrating 80 years of Aviation History

Kissimmee Gateway Airport is celebrating 80 years of aviation history in 2020.  The first airplane landed in Kissimmee in 1912 and by October 1918, a landing field was in place on the shores of Lake Tohopekaliga near Kissimmee. Pilots would fly in from various areas to make stops before proceeding to other cities.  1930s Plans for a Kissimmee airport began as early as 1933. A […]

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Rightfully Hers

Rightfully Hers

The Osceola County Welcome Center & History Museum is hosting a new popup exhibition from the National Archives, Rightfully Hers, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment. Rightfully Hers contains simple messages exploring the history of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, women’s voting rights before and after the 19th, and its impact today. Despite decades of marches, petitions, and public debate to enshrine a woman’s right […]

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Purple Heart Day: August 7

Purple Heart Day: August 7

Honoring Private 1st Class Oscar Lee Padgett August 7 is Purple Heart Day. The Purple Heart is presented to those killed or injured while serving with the United States military. Gen. George Washington, commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, created the Badge of Military Merit on August 7, 1782. The first Badge of Military Merit was awarded to three Revolutionary soldiers in 1783. The award later […]

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