UCF history harvest for Diamond Square
Summary
The board wants to partner with UCF's RICHES program to collect and preserve Diamond Square's history — photos, obituaries, church and school records. Plan: information meeting in January (around MLK Day), main harvest in February for Black History Month, possibly at the local museum, with community partners like Monroe High School alumni helping spread the word.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Minimal cost — UCF covers the program; the CRA only budgeted promotional funds.
Residents, families, and researchers who want Diamond Square's history preserved and accessible online.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Diamond Square Community Redevelopment Agency - Oct 19, 2026
The board is partnering with UCF's Riches program to digitize Diamond Square's history, with an information session January 25, 2027 and a first harvest February 13. Planning details go to the November meeting.
Diamond Square Community Redevelopment Agency - Aug 17, 2026
The board wants to partner with UCF's RICHES program to collect and preserve Diamond Square's history — photos, obituaries, church and school records. Plan: information meeting in January (around MLK Day), main harvest in February for Black History Month, possibly at the local museum, with community partners like Monroe High School alumni helping spread the word.
Diamond Square Community Redevelopment Agency - Jul 20, 2026
The University of Central Florida's History Harvest program has accepted an invitation to collect photos, documents, and oral histories from Diamond Square residents — preserving the neighborhood's story for future generations.
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