Since 1975, the PCHA has supported the collection of oral histories of Polk County residents. Member organizations of the PCHA Heritage Partner Committee seek potential candidates who are 75 years or older and have lived in Polk County for 50 years or more. These Polk Pioneers participate in an interview to document their lives and contributions to our rich history. Congratulations to our Polk Pioneers for 2023:

Left to right back row: Victor B. Story, Jr. (Lake Wales), Hunter McNeer III (Lake Alfred), David F. Bunch (Lakeland) Front: Jackie Conroy Summerlin (Davenport), Martha Abbott Post (Bartow), Jean Hauger Bunch (Lakeland)