COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS

At the Orange Baker Post 187 Historical Museum, we offer engaging and immersive field trips to school groups, providing an educational experience that highlights the history and impact of African-Americans in the Civil War thru the Gulf War. During our field trips, students are led by their teachers and chaperones, exploring our exhibits, interacting with historical artifacts and primary sources, and engaging in interactive activities that encourage critical thinking and discussion. Our exhibits and collections foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of history, and our volunteers are available to answer any questions that may arise.

Museum Store 

Suggested donation prices for items in our store start at $10. We have items that correlate with the historical eras within the museum. Replicas of historic documents, books, trinkets, t-shirts are all available. 

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Available films in our library:

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~Learn about the service of PFC. Dan Bullock, the youngest soldier killed in the Vietnam War. He was age 15 and went through basic training at age 14. 

~Learn about the Tuskegee Airmen

~Learn about Lt. John R. Fox and other military servicemen and servicewomen. 

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Bring Your Students To Learn Military Phonetic Alphabet!

The Military Phonetic Alphabet is crucial to help service members relay mission status, locations, codes, and other important information. The military phonetic alphabet uses 26 code words to represent each letter of the alphabet and provide error-free spelling. 

Flag Education- Learn Flag Etiquette

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Boys and Girls State-

At Boys State, participants learn the rights, privileges and responsibilities of franchised citizens. The training is objective and centers on the structure of city, county, and state governments operated by students elected to various offices. Instruction will also be presented on the law and court system, parliamentary procedure, and Florida political History.

At Florida Boys State, citizens will gain hands-on experience to leadership by taking part in the political process through role-play civic exercises.

Eligibility

To be selected for nomination or appointment as a Florida Boys State delegate, the candidate must demonstrate:

• Strong academic performance (e.g., a quick study) to thrive in this fast moving program

• Excellent Interpersonal skills (e.g., gets along very well with others from all backgrounds)

• Exhibited leadership (e.g., a leader of leaders)

• Solid Oratorical skills (e.g., a persuasive speaker and confidence shown in group settings)

In addition, the candidate must:

• be a Junior in a Florida High School (Public, Private, or Homeschool)

• have at least one semester of high school remaining

• has not previously attended Boys State

• have parents’/guardians’ permission to attend

• be certified by the sponsoring American Legion Post

Oratorical Contest-

The American Legion Oratorical Contest exists to develop deeper knowledge and appreciation for the U.S. Constitution among high school students. Since 1938, the program has presented participants with an academic speaking challenge that teaches important leadership qualities, the history of our nation’s laws, the ability to think and speak clearly, and an understanding of the duties, responsibilities, rights and privileges of American citizenship.

Beginning your Oratorical Journey

The American Legion National Oratorical Contest is a multilevel contest. In order to get to the State Oratorical Contest you must participate in a:

Post Level Contest:

Reach out to your local American Legion Post to see when their contest day is. If you are the winner of the Post Level Contest then you will move on to the District Contest.

District Level Contest:

There are 17 Districts in the State of Florida and each District will host an Oratorical Contest. The winner of the District contest will go onto the Area Contest.

Area Level Contest:

The state of Florida is broken up into 6 areas, depending on what District the Post is in, will determine which Area contest the District winner will be a part of. The winner of the Area contest will go on to the State Contest.

State Level Contest:

6 contestants – one from each area- will travel to Orlando, FL to compete for the State Oratorical Title. The first place winner will then go on to compete in the National Oratorical Contest.

National Contest:

The National Oratorical Contest is a three day event where the winners from each state come together to compete in Indianapolis, Indiana.

TRAINING TUESDAYS from 10 a.m.-12noon. for all members of the American Legion family who wish to participate.

CLOTHING CLOSET- Clothing available and/or referrals

GARDENING- Our Veterans Teaching Garden 
 

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