2025 Upcoming /Past Events

Tis the season to experience the rich history of Hannibal Square along with the beauty and charm of Winter Park from land and water!   

December Wednesday 17th 

3:00 -5:30 pm

Join Community Historian Barbara Chandler for a guided walking tour shaped by over a decade of storytelling and preservation, then relax on the Scenic Boat Tour with Winter Park native Tom Smith for more local history and stunning views.

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HOLIDAY COMBO ITINERARY: 

Explore Hannibal Square Walking Tour 

Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm

Meet - Up Location: Shady Park 

721 W. New England Ave, Winter Park

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Boat Tour Departure

Time 4:30 - 5:30 pm

Dinky Dock at Rollins College

Parking available

$55 pp | Guided 1 hr walking tour + 1 hr boat ride | Includes personal charcuterie box & wine • 7 spots left! Book early

Step into the stories of Hannibal Square, West Winter Park’s Black heritage & culture. This guided tour with Community Historian Barbara Chandler draws on more than a decade of preserving and sharing the neighborhood’s rich past.    

Barbara has invested over a decade as the cultural arts manager and educator for Winter Park’s Hannibal Square Heritage Center--which pays tribute to the past, present, and future contributions of Winter Park’s historic African American community. 

Perfect for: 

Lifelong Learners

Family Reunions 

UNITY Groups 

Students

Corporate TEAM Building

Veterans - Military Discount 

To better serve your group and customize an itinerary for an amazing guest experience- click tab below and send email with date, time, number of guests and any*special accommodations required.

*Strollers, wheelchairs, scooters, meals, transportation*  

As part of their Sounds of the World Series of events, The Winter Park Playhouse has teamed up with Barbara Chandler Productions to present -Blues and Southern Soul - Thursday October 2 at 7:00 pm. This event will feature professional vocalist Tonya Phillips Staples with Robert Bradley accompanying on piano. The evening will be FREE of charge and held at the Winter Park Public Library in their Edyth Bush theatre at 1052 W Morse Blvd, Winter Park, FL 32789.  Doors open for seating at 6:00 p.m. with the performance beginning promptly at 7:00 p.m.  

 By teaming up with Barbara Chandler Productions, this series shines a spotlight on the diverse and unique talent in the Central Florida community.

"We are thrilled to have Tonya treat the audience to an evening full of music and dance that will touch the soul and teach the origins of blues and southern soul music masterfully!" confirms Barbara Chandler.  

Summer Edition of reFRAME; reFRAME is a hub for Photographers & Enthusiasts of lens based Artists!   Meet local Photographers and the motivation and technique behind their work. FREE and open to the public! 

@ Bellows Photo Lab Orlando

images by: Tony Ramzey

LAND & LINEAGE

 Downtown Public Library 3rd FL

Experience a profound journey through history with Land & Lineage, an exhibition presented by TRACES 365 

This showcase honors historically Black communities: 

Community of Royal, the African American Museum of DeLand, the Harry & Harriette V. Moore Museum, and The Mary Harrell Black Heritage Museum. 

Complementing these historical narratives, artwork from local artists Stephenie Black Grant, Jaison Radcliff, and Dafeney Josue adds a creative and contemporary perspective.

On display until April 30th, 2025 

Orange County Public Library 

101 E Central Blvd. 

Spirituals, Jazz & Opera 

In honor of Black Music Appreciation Month, The Winter Park Playhouse has teamed up again with Barbara Chandler Productions to present a special cabaret!  

 Spirituals, Jazz and Opera will feature the vocal talents of Mark Wright-Ahern. This is a one-hour cabaret style event. All tickets are general seating and include a drink choice from the bar. 

A native of Apopka, Florida, Mark Wright-Ahern is a graduate of Liberty University with degrees in both religion and musical performance. Additionally, Mark has received a Masters Degree in Business from Nova Southeastern University. 

Mr. Wright-Ahern has been performing for years on stage including performances with Opera Orlando (Orlando, FL) and the Roanoke Symphony (Roanoke,VA) and has been featured in many national music recordings. Mark has also appeared in numerous television commercials with ABC and has shared the stage with many of the biggest names in entertainment. You can also see Mark judging vocal competitions and pageants both nationally and throughout his home state of Florida. 

"I am very excited to be working in collaboration once again with The Winter Park Playhouse! As we present Spirituals, Jazz and Opera, we pay tribute to Black Music Appreciation Month. Mark Wright-Ahern is a seasoned performer and will treat audiences to the origins of various types of music styles as he performs them all masterfully!" confirms Barbara Chandler.  

Join us for a one-of-a-kind evening that celebrates the great women of song! Tickets are $20 plus a one drink minimum. Purchasing your tickets in advance is strongly recommended as space is limited.

TRACES 365:  Explore Sanford 

Join community members and explore historic landmarks in Georgetown and Downtown Sanford; Discover artistic murals while supporting Black owned businesses and more. 

See Ya in Sanford!

Extraordinary Women and Their Music

In honor of Women's History Month, The Winter Park Playhouse has teamed up again with Barbara Chandler Productions to present a special cabaret event featuring professional vocalist Mzuri Aboyo Aimbaya in 

Extraordinary Women and Their Music. 

Mzuri will delight audiences with an evening of jazz, standards and Broadway as she pays tribute to the women legends of song including Aretha Franklin, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Diana Ross, Whitney Houston and more!

Join us for a one-of-a-kind evening that celebrates the great women of song! Tickets are $20 plus a one drink minimum. Purchasing your tickets in advance is strongly recommended as space is limited.

FRAME Orlando is a creative initiative
influenced by Civil Rights Photographer Gordon Parks. 

FRAME seeks to celebrate and elevate the art of photography by providing a platform for both established and emerging photographers to share their work with a diverse audience. Through our exhibits, panels, and educational programming, we aim to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of
photography as a powerful medium of artistic expression and social commentary.

F.R.A.M.E.
Forge. Redefine. Actualize. Manifest. Educate.

 Traces 365: Explore Hannibal Square

JANUARY 19th

BLACK TEACHERS MEET

Introductory Rate Must have Teacher ID

Meet Barbara Chandler, Hannibal Square Winter Park Community Historian. 

Barbara has served for over a decade as Manager of Hannibal Square Heritage Center preserving & sharing the stories of West Winter Park African American Community.

"Explore Hannibal Square" is a guided walking tour which gives the history juxtapose to how gentrification impacts and transforms the identity of a community.