Events in April–September 2018
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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.
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Everglades Day
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Everglades DayThe Historical Society of Palm Beach County and the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum will partner with local organizations such as the Everglades Foundation, The Nature Conservancy, and county organizations to celebrate the rich history of the Everglades on Saturday, April 7, 2018. Through a series of lectures, exhibitions, and discussions, the goal of this event is to share not only the history of this local ecosystem, but its value to all Florida’s inhabitants
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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, October 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
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Lecture
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LectureDistinguished Lecture Series presents Sandra Henderson Thurlow – The U.S. Life-Saving Service (wc 55)
Two of Thurlow’s several books focus on Florida’s ten houses of refuge, built by the U.S. Life-Saving Service, forerunner of the U.S. Coast Guard. One remains: Gilbert’s Bar House of Refuge, now a museum managed by the Historical Society of Martin County. Thurlow will discuss her latest book, U.S. Life Saving Service—Florida’s East Coast.
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Raisin’ Cane: Sugar Harvest TourRaisin’ Cane: Sugar Harvest Tour
$10.00 per person
The tour will take us to the U.S. Sugar Facilities in Clewiston, Florida.
Your behind the scenes tour will include:
– An insight into the sugar cane harvesting, processing, and packaging
– Visit the Southern Gardens Citrus Groves
– Tour of Lake Okeechobee -
Afternoon Lecture
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Afternoon LectureThird Thursday @ 3 lecture series presents: Tom Gregersen, Cultural Director, Morikami Museum, on “Yamato Colony: Pioneering Japanese in Florida”
Third 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.
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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, October 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
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Sunset History Cruise
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Sunset History CruiseJoin the Society for an intimate Sunset History Cruise to benefit education programs for local school children aboard the Mariner III, a 122-foot classic motor yacht built in 1926.
Tickets are $150.00 per person. Space is limited.
For more information or to reserve your spot, please call 561.832.4164 ext. 100.
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Annual Membership MeetingAnnual Membership Meeting
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HSPBC and Johnson Histroy Museum Closed
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HSPBC and Johnson Histroy Museum Closed
