Orange Signs Herald May as Historic Preservation Month

Residents display their yard signs each year in support of maintaining what’s left of the pockets in Winter Park where 100-plus year homes are commonplace

May 1, 2026

By Beth Kassab

It’s that time of year when orange yard signs start sprouting up in yards all over Winter Park to mark May as Historic Preservation Month.

The signs are a longstanding tradition among preservationists who want to remind Winter Parkers of the benefits of preserving historic architecture and the eclectic charm that keeps the city at the top of the charts when it comes to home values.

Winter Park’s Historic Register lists more than 120 homes and continues to grow each year.

Historic districts in the city include College Quarter, Virginia Heights East, Interlachen Avenue and the downtown area centered on Park Avenue.

The city encourages those with designated homes or those who live in the districts to display their signs.

People who need a sign can pick one up at Casa Feliz on any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., said Betsy Owens, executive director of the Casa Feliz Historic Home Museum and a leading preservation advocate in Central Florida.

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