Stop 1, Olin Library

Stop 1 of the Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Walking Tour is in the Olin Library. 

Located here is a rare collection of books, handwritten letters, photographs, a blue sweater hand-knitted by Fred Rogers’ mother and worn on his show, and a pair of his famous sneakers. 

These can be viewed in the Olin Library main entrance lobby throughout the month of March or by appointment in the Rollins College Archives at [e-mail] or 407-646-2421.

At the end of this episode, the audio tour will guide listeners through ADA-accessible walkways. With respect to your surroundings and of college members, please wear headphones when indoors.

The Self Guided Walking Tour is free of charge. If you want to donate to Rollins College, you can give here.

What is Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Walking Audio Tour?

Fred Rogers’ legacy of kindness, responsibility, and community continues to endure in the world and throughout the Rollins College campus. At Rollins College, Rogers discovered his purpose while studying music composition. Here, he learned “Life is for Service,” the importance of relationships, and that community is the driver of good. It is the same environment, one rooted in experiential and relational learning, where we prepare our students to be the next generation of responsible leaders and global citizens.

We invite you to explore the neighborhood that shaped America’s favorite neighbor on this 5-stop self-guided walking tour. To learn more about Mister Rogers and his impact on Rollins College, visit rollins.edu/mister-rogers.

Guests should allow about an hour to experience the audio tour, which guides listeners through ADA-accessible walkways. With respect to your surroundings and of college members, please wear headphones when indoors.

The content for this audio tour is adapted from the writings of Randy Noles, originally published in the Winter Park Magazine. It is hosted by Scott Bokash, edited by Jo Marie Hebeler and Stephanie Nieves, and produced by Stephanie Nieves.

All stops are readily accessible Monday – Friday during the month of March, between 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. All other times, the memorabilia in Olin Library can be viewed by appointment by emailing [e-mail] or calling 407-646-2421.

The Self Guided Walking Tour is free of charge. If you want to donate to Rollins College, you can give at https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/33491/donations/new?a=3D7552926