Lost But Not Forgotten

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

Host or Publisher Winter Park Library