History

Get a rare look inside some of Lakeland’s most historic homes on this walking tour of the Lake Morton neighborhood.
Take a bite out of the local citrus industry’s history with a self-guided tour of labels found around Polk County.
We’re climbing out of the dugout and onto the diamond as we uncover the history of this iconic sports complex.
Keep reading for our favorite local love story.
Do you remember your first Lakeland concert? Did your favorite musician make a major impact? Share your concert memories with us for a chance to be featured.
We’re digging through the Lakeland Public Library photo archives to relive winter memories from years gone by.
What did Lakeland look like in 1926? We’re firing up the time machine for a 100-year trip to the past.
Has anyone seen Frosty? He was around here somewhere...
Dive into how nearly a century and a half of history is kept alive with historical markers around town.
Celebrate Lakeland Community Theatre and the Lakeland Symphony Orchestra, which have reached 40 and 60 years in the local arts scene, respectively.
We’re digging through the Lakeland Public Library photo archives to relive autumn memories from years gone by.
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