Archival Evening 2027
Historical Society of Palm Beach County Archival Evening Honoring Pauline Pitt Wednesday, January 20, 2027 at 7 pm The Colony Hotel Step into the glamour, history, and intrigue of old Palm Beach as Pauline Pitt brings the legendary Munn family and the island’s golden age to life. Honoree Cocktail Reception December 1, 2026 6pm – […]
Celebrating Women’s History Month
WOMEN’S HISTORY INITIATIVE Empowering Women, Inspiring Leadership Third Floor, Historic Courtroom Tuesday, March 2, 2026 – March 31, 2026 Women’s History Month provides an opportunity to recognize and document women’s contributions to the civic, cultural, scientific, and economic life of Palm Beach County. For generations, women have shaped these foundations, often without formal acknowledgment. This […]
Student Film Showcase: Florida in Film
Student Film Competition: Sunshine Cinema Submission: March 6, 2026 Screening: March 31, 2026 The Historical Society of Palm Beach County, in partnership with Kilo Content, invites high school and university students to submit short films inspired by Florida’s history, people, and places. Student Film Competition The showcase emphasizes creativity over equipment. Some of today’s most […]
Artist in Residence: Helmut Koller
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE Helmut Koller 1916 Historic Courthouse: Courtroom (Third Floor) Thursday, November 13, 2025 – Saturday, May 30, 2026 Each year, the Historical Society of Palm Beach County partners with a contemporary artist to shed fresh light on history through the Artist in Residence program. This season, we are proud to collaborate with Helmut […]
2025-2026 Season Guide
2025-2026 Season Guide Get ready for a season where history comes alive! The 2025-2026 Season Guide from the Historical Society of Palm Beach County is filled with events that celebrate our community’s rich heritage. Leading the way is our featured exhibition, Sunshine Cinema: Florida in Film, exploring the state’s starring role on the silver screen. […]
Education Videos
Education Videos Learn With Us In 2022, the Historical Society of Palm Beach County began a collaboration between its Research Department and Kilo Content to produce a video series, Behind the Palms, hosted by Kilo owner Kent Anderson. Behind the Palms breathes creative life into seldom-heard stories of Palm Beach County history. The first episode […]
Black Cultural Heritage Trail
Learn of the Rich Cultural Heritage of Palm Beach County Explore The Historical Society of Palm Beach County is proud to announce the official launch of the Palm Beach County Black Cultural Heritage Trail, a celebration of the rich and diverse history of African American communities in Palm Beach County. This new cultural trail highlights […]
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage – Visual & Natural
Visual & Natural Celebrating Hispanic Heritage September 18, 2024 – October 15, 2024 Richard & Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum 1916 historic courtroom – third floor Through the eyes of four Hispanic American female artists, Visual & Natural focuses on the influence of Hispanic heritage on Palm Beach County. Although Hispanic and Latinx […]
More Than a Game: Champions in the midst of Desegregation
Back to all More Than A Game: Champions in the Midst of Desegregation Through February 26 Richard & Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum Meet the 1968 Maroon Devils and their basketball coach, Floyd Andrews, from Roosevelt, the all-Black high school in West Palm Beach until 1970. Taught not to use racism as an […]
Archive Month
October Proclaimed Palm Beach County Archive Month in Honor of Historical Society of Palm Beach County