Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Walking Audio Tour

Stop 5, the final stop, of the Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Walking Tour is the “A Beautiful Day for a Neighbor” Sculpture by Paul Day. 
 
Created by renowned British Sculptor Paul Day, this 360-degree outdoor sculpture stands over 7 feet tall and weighs more than 3,000 pounds and is located in between the Annie Russell Theatre and the Knowles Memorial Chapel. 
 
Read more about Paul Day’s inspiration and process for creating the sculpture at winterparkmag.com/2021/10/04/meant-to-be. 
 
Watch the full opening ceremony for the unveiling of Paul Day’s sculpture, “A Beautiful Day for a Neighbor” on the Rollins College YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/bTNE3JWKrUo?si=WU1ISS-gCvDdgliQ.

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 archives@rollins.edu 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