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Winter Haven Remembered

Winter Haven Remembered

By: City of Winter Haven
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Step back in time and discover the heart of small-town life through the voices of the people who lived it. Each episode, we sit down with local residents to hear their memories, traditions, and stories of growing up in our community. From tales of family-run businesses and school days to the events that shaped the town, this podcast captures the spirit of history not found in textbooks—but in the lived experiences of neighbors. Join us as we preserve the past, one story at a time.City of Winter Haven
Episodes
  • The Untold Story of the Triumphant 8

    The Untold Story of the Triumphant 8
    11 Jul 2026

    In 1963, eight black children from the Pughsville community in Winter Haven became the faces of a legal challenge that confronted segregation and inequality in Polk County public schools. They would become known as the Triumphant 8. In this special episode of Winter Haven Remembered, four members return to share their untold stories. This isn’t just history. It’s the voices of those who lived it.
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    43 min
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