“LOST BUT NOT FORGOTTEN ”

‍‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍Winter Park, Florida is a city that’s known for its rich history, arts, and culture.  “Lost But Not Forgotten" a Chautauqua written in 2017 by Maria Olivia Bryant tells the story of how the town became a city.  “Lost But Not Forgotten” inspired by the Henderson, Israel, Simpson Project (H.I.S.) at the Hannibal Square Heritage Center Project and Shady Park bust reclaims the heritage, history, and arts in West Winter Park, Florida.

Gus Henderson, Activist and Founder of the Advocate, Alderman (1887- 1893), Walter B. Simpson, and Alderman (1887- 1893), Frank R. Israel, Gus, Walter, and Frank were crucial to Winter Park, FL being incorporated as a city.  The Chautauqua pays homage to their roles and explains the struggle, tenacity, and passion of Gus Henderson, Walter B. Simpson, and Frank R. Israel as they worked diligently to achieve a city that's home for all Winter Park residents and a rich cultural experience for visitors.

Mary Lee Depugh, founder of Ideal's Woman Club, pays homage to Maud and George Kraft (Kraft Azalea Gardens) and reminiscences of she and her late husband Baker's later life.  Mary Lee Depugh heavily influenced black heritage, women’s culture, and education of the Historic Hannibal Square where black residents in Winter Park, Florida were business owners, civic organizational leaders, educators, domestic workers, labor and industry workers that created a thriving community for Winter Park black residents known as the Westside of Winter Park.