The One Orlando Collection has opened today at Orange County History Museum in memory of the tragic events surrounding the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando on 12th June 2016.
To date, Orange County’s History Center estimates that they have collected nearly 5,000 pieces, curated from the numerous memorials established throughout Orange County. The collection includes large, very public displays of condolences including the 49 white tribute crosses from Orlando Regional Medical Center and an iconic IKEA sofa which was placed at the Dr. Phillips Center of Performing Arts memorial site that is now covered in signatures and messages of love. Among the thousands of tribute items is a rosary from the Vatican, which one woman left in memory of the victims. As the woman later explained, she did not have the funds to buy something of monetary value as a tribute, so she contributed her rosary, which had profound meaning to her.
The One Orlando Collection will be on display between June 12 and June 17 from 10am to 5pm each day. Admission fees are waived during this time.
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