ST. CLOUD, Fla. — One of St. Cloud’s most significant historic landmarks has officially entered a new chapter. The Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) Building reopened to the public on Sunday following a formal rededication ceremony, marking its transformation into a Civil War Museum and reaffirming the city’s long-standing identity as the “Soldier City.” The event was sponsored by Experience Kissimmee.
The free public event was hosted by the Museum of Military History and led by Executive Director and St. Cloud Mayor Chris Robertson, who addressed the importance of preserving the building not only as a historic structure, but as a living educational space.
“This building tells the story of who we are as a city and why St. Cloud exists,” Robertson said. “The rededication of the G.A.R. Hall ensures that the sacrifices, service, and values of those who came before us are preserved and shared with future generations. This is more than reopening a building—it’s recommitting to our history.”…