Events in October 2018–March 2019
- Lecture
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LectureDistinguished Lecture Series presents Former U.S. Senator George LeMieux and journalist Laura Mize
Florida Made: The 25 Most Important Figures Who Shaped the State (2018)Senator George LeMieux and Laura Mize will profile twenty-five trailblazers who they believe have most influenced and forever changed the state of Florida. Following the lecture, LeMieux and Mize will be on hand for a light reception and signing of copies of their book, which will be available for purchase in the Museum Store.
- CIP: Table 26
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CIP: Table 26
- Annual Harvest Festival & Scarecrow Contest
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Annual Harvest Festival & Scarecrow Contest
The Historical Society of Palm Beach County Presents the Annual Scarecrow Festival & Contest - Lecture
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LectureDistinguished Lecture Series presents Richard René Silvin
Mar-a-Lago: From Post to TrumpWhat do Marjorie Merriweather Post, Birds Eye Frozen Food, actress Dina Merrill, the Hutton family, and President Trump have in common? All of them have a direct connection to the magnificent Mar-a-Lago mansion in Palm Beach, whose property stretches from the Atlantic Ocean (Mar) to Lake Worth (Lago). Since its current owner, Donald Trump, became the forty-fifth president of the United States, Mar-a-Lago has become an international household name. Silvin will explore the history of Palm Beach’s current Winter White House.
- Walking Tour
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Walking TourSaturday Historic Walking Tours
Explore downtown WPB’s history during an interactive Walking History Tour on the first and third Saturday, November through April! In partnership with the City of West Palm Beach Green Market, the 90-minute guided tour will start at 10 a.m. and be led by architect and historian Rick Gonzalez. The tours will highlight the evolution of downtown West Palm Beach buildings and landmarks.
Tours begin “by the Banyan tree” on the north end of Clematis Street, 101 N. Clematis St., and end at the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum, at 300 N. Dixie Hwy.
Tickets are $10 per person and there is a minimum 5 reservations for the tour to take place. The Historic Walking tour is sponsored by REG Architects and the City of West Palm Beach. Proceeds from the walking tour benefit the Historical Society of Palm Beach County
- Archival Evening
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Archival EveningArchival Evening is the premier annual benefit for the HSPBC. The evening pays tribute to individuals whose achievements have substantially contributed to the area’s unique character. Guests are the who’s-who in the Palm Beach social scene. We are pleased to be honoring H. Irwin Levy at this year’s elegant affair.
For additional information, tickets, or sponsorship information, contact Jillian Markwith Halay, Director of Marketing and Special Events at 561.832.4164 ext. 103
- Walking Tour
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Walking TourSaturday Historic Walking Tours
Explore downtown WPB’s history during an interactive Walking History Tour on the first and third Saturday, November through April! In partnership with the City of West Palm Beach Green Market, the 90-minute guided tour will start at 10 a.m. and be led by architect and historian Rick Gonzalez. The tours will highlight the evolution of downtown West Palm Beach buildings and landmarks.
Tours begin “by the Banyan tree” on the north end of Clematis Street, 101 N. Clematis St., and end at the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum, at 300 N. Dixie Hwy.
Tickets are $10 per person and there is a minimum 5 reservations for the tour to take place. The Historic Walking tour is sponsored by REG Architects and the City of West Palm Beach. Proceeds from the walking tour benefit the Historical Society of Palm Beach County
- HSPBC offices and Museum Closed
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HSPBC offices and Museum ClosedHappy Holidays to you and yours.
- HSPBC offices and Museum Closed
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HSPBC offices and Museum ClosedHappy Holidays to you and yours.
- Lecture
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LectureDistinguished Lecture Series presents Stephen Perkins and James F. Caughman
Addison Mizner: The Architect Whose Genius Defined Palm Beach (2018)Addison Mizner (1872-1933) is recognized as one of America’s iconic society architects, who created splendid residences in Palm Beach in the 1920s for such families as Duke, Biddle, Vanderbilt, Phipps, and Wanamaker. Mizner really began his career in architecture at the age of thirty-eight, but he spent most of his early adult life living by his wits and was variously recognized as a humorist, bon vivant, bohemian, prospector, painter, writer, and prize fighter. Caughman and Perkins, of Washington, DC, will complement the current special exhibit of the Johnson History Museum with their presentation of Mizner’s colorful life.
- Walking Tour
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Walking TourTake a step back in time on our Historical Walking Tours! The Historical Society of Palm Beach County will host Downtown West Palm Beach History Strolls led by architect and historian Rick Gonzalez of REG Architects. The one-hour guided tour showcases the evolution of downtown West Palm Beach buildings and landmarks and includes an historical urban design overview through recent area development. The tours have been organized each season since the development of CityPlace, West Palm Beach.
Tours begin at 4pm, $10 per person. Call 561.832.4164 ext. 100 for more information or to reserve your spot.
The Historic Walking tour is sponsored by REG Architects.
- Afternoon Lecture
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Afternoon LectureThird Thursday @ 3 was initiated to provide a daytime option for those who want to learn more Palm Beach County history. Attendees are encouraged to visit the admission-free Johnson History Museum on the 2nd floor before or after the lectures.
Third Thursday @ 3 lecture series presents:
Thursday, January 17, 2019
Patricia Zeiler, Executive Director, Fort Lauderdale Historical Society
From a Fort to a City on the New RiverThursday, February 21, 2019
Jamie Stuve, President & CEO, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum
Elevating History: The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse LegacyThursday, March 21, 2019
Sara Ayers-Rigsby, Director, Southwest and Southeast Regions, Florida Public Archaeology Network
The Long Lens of History: Recent excavations at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural AreaThursday, April 18, 2019
Tracy Kamerer, Chief Curator, Henry Morrison Flagler Museum
An Enduring Treasure: Henry Flagler’s Whitehall - Walking Tour
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Walking TourSaturday Historic Walking Tours
Explore downtown WPB’s history during an interactive Walking History Tour on the first and third Saturday, November through April! In partnership with the City of West Palm Beach Green Market, the 90-minute guided tour will start at 10 a.m. and be led by architect and historian Rick Gonzalez. The tours will highlight the evolution of downtown West Palm Beach buildings and landmarks.
Tours begin “by the Banyan tree” on the north end of Clematis Street, 101 N. Clematis St., and end at the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum, at 300 N. Dixie Hwy.
Tickets are $10 per person and there is a minimum 5 reservations for the tour to take place. The Historic Walking tour is sponsored by REG Architects and the City of West Palm Beach. Proceeds from the walking tour benefit the Historical Society of Palm Beach County
- Walking Tour
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Walking TourTake a step back in time on our Historical Walking Tours! The Historical Society of Palm Beach County will host Downtown West Palm Beach History Strolls led by architect and historian Rick Gonzalez of REG Architects. The one-hour guided tour showcases the evolution of downtown West Palm Beach buildings and landmarks and includes an historical urban design overview through recent area development. The tours have been organized each season since the development of CityPlace, West Palm Beach.
Tours begin at 4pm, $10 per person. Call 561.832.4164 ext. 100 for more information or to reserve your spot.
The Historic Walking tour is sponsored by REG Architects.
- Walking Tour
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Walking TourTake a step back in time on our Historical Walking Tours! The Historical Society of Palm Beach County will host Downtown West Palm Beach History Strolls led by architect and historian Rick Gonzalez of REG Architects. The one-hour guided tour showcases the evolution of downtown West Palm Beach buildings and landmarks and includes an historical urban design overview through recent area development. The tours have been organized each season since the development of CityPlace, West Palm Beach.
Tours begin at 4pm, $10 per person. Call 561.832.4164 ext. 100 for more information or to reserve your spot.
The Historic Walking tour is sponsored by REG Architects.
- Lecture
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LectureDistinguished Lecture Series presents John Capouya
Florida Soul: From Ray Charles to KC and the Sunshine Band (2017)When people think about the origins of soul music, they may consider Detroit (home to Motown), Memphis (home to Stax Records and Otis Redding), or New Orleans (which has a rich rhythm and blues history). Florida also has a rich heritage of soul music that has been overlooked, which includes Sam and Dave, Ray Charles, KC and the Sunshine Band, and many other hit-making musicians of the 1960s and ‘70s. University of Tampa Professor John Capouya will play classic R&B, show vintage photos, and share his research into this important musical legacy.
- Walking Tour
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Walking TourSaturday Historic Walking Tours
Explore downtown WPB’s history during an interactive Walking History Tour on the first and third Saturday, November through April! In partnership with the City of West Palm Beach Green Market, the 90-minute guided tour will start at 10 a.m. and be led by architect and historian Rick Gonzalez. The tours will highlight the evolution of downtown West Palm Beach buildings and landmarks.
Tours begin “by the Banyan tree” on the north end of Clematis Street, 101 N. Clematis St., and end at the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum, at 300 N. Dixie Hwy.
Tickets are $10 per person and there is a minimum 5 reservations for the tour to take place. The Historic Walking tour is sponsored by REG Architects and the City of West Palm Beach. Proceeds from the walking tour benefit the Historical Society of Palm Beach County
- Afternoon Lecture
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Afternoon LectureThird Thursday @ 3 was initiated to provide a daytime option for those who want to learn more Palm Beach County history. Attendees are encouraged to visit the admission-free Johnson History Museum on the 2nd floor before or after the lectures.
Third Thursday @ 3 lecture series presents:
Thursday, January 17, 2019
Patricia Zeiler, Executive Director, Fort Lauderdale Historical Society
From a Fort to a City on the New RiverThursday, February 21, 2019
Jamie Stuve, President & CEO, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum
Elevating History: The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse LegacyThursday, March 21, 2019
Sara Ayers-Rigsby, Director, Southwest and Southeast Regions, Florida Public Archaeology Network
The Long Lens of History: Recent excavations at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural AreaThursday, April 18, 2019
Tracy Kamerer, Chief Curator, Henry Morrison Flagler Museum
An Enduring Treasure: Henry Flagler’s Whitehall - Walking Tour
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Walking TourTake a step back in time on our Historical Walking Tours! The Historical Society of Palm Beach County will host Downtown West Palm Beach History Strolls led by architect and historian Rick Gonzalez of REG Architects. The one-hour guided tour showcases the evolution of downtown West Palm Beach buildings and landmarks and includes an historical urban design overview through recent area development. The tours have been organized each season since the development of CityPlace, West Palm Beach.
Tours begin at 4pm, $10 per person. Call 561.832.4164 ext. 100 for more information or to reserve your spot.
The Historic Walking tour is sponsored by REG Architects.
Walking Tour–
Walking TourTake a step back in time on our Historical Walking Tours! The Historical Society of Palm Beach County will host Downtown West Palm Beach History Strolls led by architect and historian Rick Gonzalez of REG Architects. The one-hour guided tour showcases the evolution of downtown West Palm Beach buildings and landmarks and includes an historical urban design overview through recent area development. The tours have been organized each season since the development of CityPlace, West Palm Beach.
Tours begin at 4pm, $10 per person. Call 561.832.4164 ext. 100 for more information or to reserve your spot.
The Historic Walking tour is sponsored by REG Architects.
- Walking Tour
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Walking TourTake a step back in time on our Historical Walking Tours! The Historical Society of Palm Beach County will host Downtown West Palm Beach History Strolls led by architect and historian Rick Gonzalez of REG Architects. The one-hour guided tour showcases the evolution of downtown West Palm Beach buildings and landmarks and includes an historical urban design overview through recent area development. The tours have been organized each season since the development of CityPlace, West Palm Beach.
Tours begin at 4pm, $10 per person. Call 561.832.4164 ext. 100 for more information or to reserve your spot.
The Historic Walking tour is sponsored by REG Architects.
- EOAR 2019
- Lecture
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LectureDistinguished Lecture Series presents Dr. Sandra Norman
Material Culture: How archaeologists and historians use artifacts to tell the story of the pastThis lecture will look at the material culture of American life, how we identify objects, historically and archaeologically, and how they inform us about people and their lives. Today people take Facebook quizzes on 1950s kitchen implements, but how would you identify some from 1650 or interpret their use? Since most people in the past did not leave a written record, this use of material objects is even more important. Dr. Sandra Norman, Associate Professor of History at FAU, teaches classes in Material Culture, Public History, History of Technology, History of Science, and Environmental History. She uses a lot of “stuff and things” in her classes.
- Walking Tour
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Walking TourSaturday Historic Walking Tours
Explore downtown WPB’s history during an interactive Walking History Tour on the first and third Saturday, November through April! In partnership with the City of West Palm Beach Green Market, the 90-minute guided tour will start at 10 a.m. and be led by architect and historian Rick Gonzalez. The tours will highlight the evolution of downtown West Palm Beach buildings and landmarks.
Tours begin “by the Banyan tree” on the north end of Clematis Street, 101 N. Clematis St., and end at the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum, at 300 N. Dixie Hwy.
Tickets are $10 per person and there is a minimum 5 reservations for the tour to take place. The Historic Walking tour is sponsored by REG Architects and the City of West Palm Beach. Proceeds from the walking tour benefit the Historical Society of Palm Beach County
- Afternoon Lecture
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Afternoon LectureThird Thursday @ 3 was initiated to provide a daytime option for those who want to learn more Palm Beach County history. Attendees are encouraged to visit the admission-free Johnson History Museum on the 2nd floor before or after the lectures.
Third Thursday @ 3 lecture series presents:
Thursday, January 17, 2019
Patricia Zeiler, Executive Director, Fort Lauderdale Historical Society
From a Fort to a City on the New RiverThursday, February 21, 2019
Jamie Stuve, President & CEO, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum
Elevating History: The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse LegacyThursday, March 21, 2019
Sara Ayers-Rigsby, Director, Southwest and Southeast Regions, Florida Public Archaeology Network
The Long Lens of History: Recent excavations at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural AreaThursday, April 18, 2019
Tracy Kamerer, Chief Curator, Henry Morrison Flagler Museum
An Enduring Treasure: Henry Flagler’s Whitehall - Walking Tour
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Walking TourTake a step back in time on our Historical Walking Tours! The Historical Society of Palm Beach County will host Downtown West Palm Beach History Strolls led by architect and historian Rick Gonzalez of REG Architects. The one-hour guided tour showcases the evolution of downtown West Palm Beach buildings and landmarks and includes an historical urban design overview through recent area development. The tours have been organized each season since the development of CityPlace, West Palm Beach.
Tours begin at 4pm, $10 per person. Call 561.832.4164 ext. 100 for more information or to reserve your spot.
The Historic Walking tour is sponsored by REG Architects.
