In the early 1920s, Leila Sumner was determined to bring an authentic...
History
Cross-generational Lakeland Church Celebrating 100 Years of Ministry
A Lakeland church that was founded by a group of six charter members and has...
Restoring History: A Timeless Business Pays Homage to Vintage Publix
A Shared Legacy Between Two of Lakeland’s Most Prominent Families When...
Saving More Than Bricks
Historic Lakeland, Inc. ensures the city’s most iconic buildings and homes can...
Refined by History
Editor's Note by RJ Walters History is the story of people who came before us...
Preserving Black History: A Life’s Work and Legacy
Photography Courtesy of LaFrancine Burton “I remember when … I would sit at my...
Lakeland Historian on a Mission to Preserve Black History
“I remember when ... I would sit at my mother’s feet, and she spoke of a time...
It Shapes Us | Celebrating Black History Month
This month we are celebrating Black History Month by engaging local African...
Up the Secret Staircase
Lakeland is a curious place. It’s not a small town, but it’s also not a big...