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History

Dive into how nearly a century and a half of history is kept alive with historical markers around town.
Take a bite out of the local citrus industry’s history with a self-guided tour of labels found around Polk County.
This mystical Mann Road mammoth has an interesting history — learn more about its lore and how you can see it for yourself below.
Most of us probably don’t have our state flags memorized, but it’s worth studying up: Our flag’s design reflects centuries of history.
We’re looking into some of Lakeland’s historic hotels.
This Lakeland pilot nearly made aviation history with a transatlantic flight.
Which day would you go back to again and again?
We’re firing up the time machine and stepping back in history.
Booker T. Washington, William A. Rochelle, and members of Lakeland’s early Black community influenced the city and established Florida’s sixth Black high school.
Calling all history buffs — the Lakeland Public Library’s History and Culture Center is hosting a free lecture series, and here’s what you should know.
What makes Lakeland the Swan City, and who built all of that Frank Lloyd Wright architecture? If you want to sound like a local or just brush up on your knowledge of Lakeland’s iconic and quirky history, this is for you.
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