The Apopka Museum

06/07/2026

On behalf of the Apopka Historical Society and Museum we wish Mayor Jerry L. Demings healing, strength, and a speedy recovery as you begin your health journey.
We look forward to our continued partnership in preserving the rich history of Apopka and Northwest Orange County! City of Apopka Government
Maribel Brinkle
AHS, President

06/03/2026

05/30/2026

05/30/2026

The Apopka Museum and Historical Society proudly celebrates Eagle Scout Charles Phelps from Troop 211 on completing his impressive two-year Eagle Scout project.
We were honored to have Mayor Nick Nesta
and Commissioner Yesenia LeonBaron join us for the flag presentation and dedication. Special thanks to Historical Society President Maribel Brinkle and all our board members The Apopka Museum for their support. Charlotte White, Britt Hayes City of Apopka Government

We’re grateful to tenor Steven Brinkle for singing the National Anthem, to Historian Francina Boykin for leading us in prayer, to Scoutmaster Mr. Chris Smith and his assistant leaders, and a special thank you to Mr. Chad Creech Apopka Serves Foundation a lifelong Scout himself, who presented the certificate of achievement alongside our president.
Charles embodied the twelve points of the Scout Law — trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.

We are very proud of his accomplishment and look forward to continuing our partnership with Troop 211 and the Boy Scouts. These organizations build the leaders of tomorrow while making a real impact in our community. We strongly encourage young people to join — the future needs them!
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05/25/2026

'Gracious and Loving God, as we gather today, our hearts are filled with both deep gratitude and humble remembrance. We pause to honor the courageous men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their selfless devotion is the foundation of the freedom we enjoy today. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

05/23/2026

Every Service Member’s grave is now flying an American Flag thanks to Mr.Britt Hayes, The Apopka Museum and Apopka City Commissioner Seat 4 Jesenia Baron representing our city government and the wonderful community volunteers that show this morning to the Florida Memorial Park Cemetery in South Apopka to paid their respects and Honor the Black Americans Veterans. 🇺🇸Memorial Day is for all the American heroes who died defending freedom and our nation!!🙏🇺🇸❤️

05/21/2026

Hello community!

Want to SERVE and GIVE BACK to the community?

In HONOR of Memorial Day, The Apopka Museum invites you to join us in paying our respects to the black Americans 🇺🇸 service members who fought for our freedom. We will be volunteering to clear debris and leaves from gravesites and place American flags at each location. ( Flags provided)

Details:

Location: Florida Memorial Park Cemetery (S. Washington Ave & W. 13th Street), South Apopka

Date: Saturday, May 23rd at 9am

In HONOR of Memorial Day? The Apopka Museum would like to invite you to join us in paying our respects to the black Americans 🇺🇸 service members who fought for our freedom. We will be volunteering to clear debris and leaves from gravesites and place American flags at each location. ( Flags provided)

Bring your Broom! 🧹 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸