Lake Wales History Museum — Attraction in Lake Wales

Lots of intereting facts about the development of my home town. My great grandfather Jim Miller bought his family down from south Georgia to landscape Bok Singing Tower. My grandfather, William "Neil" Hardman, came from Athens, GA.to sell furniture and then became the assistant post master, Lake Wales Post Office. My grandparent had three children. Mary Neil Hardman Whitmire Chandley is my mothed. She was an advocate for education and started First United Methodist Pre-school. My dad, Quinton Whitmire Sr. was a contractor and built Lake Wales High School and many original Disney buildings including the now called Disney Springs shopping plaza. Lake Wales is a charming city and a wonderful...

An amazing museum showcasing local as well as national historic events. Visitors may guide themselves throughout the museum or have an employee/volunteer walk them threw. Frequently has events such as traveling Smithsonian exhibits, hands on activity days for children/youth, pioneer days, and many others. Definitely a must see if you're in...

Great amount of detail about early life and city development in Lake Wales. They have an exhibit now displaying many different citrus labels and covering citrus industry history. It's now $5 per adult if you don't have a membership (lowest level is $20), but it's well worth it if you enjoy...