WOODBURY- The first showing of “Fifty Items that Tell the Story of Southeastern Orange County” drew more than 250 attendees.
“History in Orange County is very much alive,” according to Woodbury Historical Society president Alex Prizgintas, who recently hosted this event with ten historical societies. “Our goal was to come together to help define who we are as a community by bringing various artifacts that tell the story of Orange County. I was impressed in how we created a chorus of like-minded agencies committed to preserving, presenting, and publishing our history.”
What was more important, according to Alex, was how, “we have a shared vision and a dynamic effort that simply stated can get things done.” No sooner had the event started when Alex shared his plan “towards something bolder and more audacious.” He detailed how the event could work towards a book while raising “the consciousness of others in our respective communities.” He also sees room for more to join.
