Lost But Not Forgotten

Ages 18+. Maria Olivia Bryant presents a Chautauqua of Hannibal Square history that brings to life the voices of founding pioneers: Newspaper Publisher Gus Henderson, Alderman Walter B. Simpson, Alderman Frank R. Israel and Ideal Woman’s Club Founder Mary Lee DePugh. Gus, Walter, and Frank were crucial to Winter Park being incorporated as a city. The dramatization pays homage to their roles and explains the struggle, tenacity, and passion of the three 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 heavily influenced black culture, heritage, and education of the Historic Hannibal Square where black residents, business owners, civic organizations, created a thriving community for Winter Park black residents known as the Westside. Her performance pays homage to Maud and George Kraft (Kraft Azalea Gardens) and reminiscences of she and her late husband Baker's later life.

Ben Codallo as Gus Henderson
David McFadden as Alderman, Walter B. Simpson
Maury Lambright as Alderman, Frank R. Israel
Maria O. Bryant as Mary Lee Depugh