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February 4, 2002

Lake-Sumter Community College to Offer Lake and Sumter County History Series

Leesburg, FL - Lake-Sumter Community College will once again be offering its Lake and Sumter County History Series, starting February 12. This popular program continues for four consecutive Tuesdays through March 12, from 3 pm until 5 pm, on the Leesburg Campus. Some of the area's best-informed historians will present a variety of lectures and visual presentations tracing the rich heritage of the two counties. Cost is only $15 for the entire five-week series. Call 365-3556 to register.

Session One...February 12
Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients in Lake County
Lake County Railroads
Finding Your Roots in Cybersapce
Theme Parks before Disney

Session Two...February 19
Early Industries In and Around Leesburg
Early Glimpses of Howey-in-the-Hills
Indian Days in Okahumpka and Bugg Spring

Session 3...February 26
Eustis - Then and Now
The Ghost Town of Villa City
The Second Seminole War

Session 4...March 5
Florida and the Civil War
The History of Eustis in the Early 1900's
Logging in Central Florida
Highlights and Lowlights of Mount Dora

Session Five...March 12
Historical Courthouse Building Tour
Refreshments and Certificate Presentations
(This class will be held in Tavares)