Women’s History Month 2021 The Winn Sisters: A family of teachers Alfred W. and Bertha Hall Winn moved to Kissimmee from Polk County, Florida in 1904 with their four children, Norman, Essie, Grace and Augusta. Their fifth child, Mae, was born a couple of years later. Essie Winn Dale The eldest daughter, Loretta Esther “Essie” Winn, was born February 18, 1894, in Highlands City, Polk […]
Sip & Stroll at Pioneer Village Click here to purchase tickets Osceola History will present a new event, a Sip & Stroll at Pioneer Village, on Saturday, May 1, 2021, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This is a fundraiser to benefit Osceola History and its mission to preserve and share Osceola County’s history with residents and visitors. During the evening guests can enjoy food, refreshments […]
Women’s History Month 2021 Virginia, Mary and Ida Katherine Tiller Mason and Ida Tiller were blessed with four children, three daughters and a son. Their son William Mason died at the age of 39, leaving a wife and young daughter. The daughters, Virginia, Mary and Ida Katherine, never married but devoted their lives to teaching the children of others. Virginia Tiller The first of the […]
Women’s History Month 2021 Lawler Twins: Lola and Lottie Which twin arrived in the world first is a mystery, but what is known is the Lawler twins left their mark in the community of Kissimmee, Florida. Lottie and Lola Lawler were born on May 15, 1888, in Wildwood, Florida, to circuit-riding Methodist minister, Rev. Samuel W. Lawler and his wife Mary. The family was in […]