Historical Society of Palm Beach County
The Leading Source for Palm Beach County, Florida History
The Historical Society of Palm Beach County is the world’s leading resource for Palm Beach County history, housing a permanent collection of millions of objects and images that span over 12,000 years of Palm Beach County and Florida history.
Join us as we educate and inspire visitors of all ages with the history in our own back yard.
Richard & Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum
Current Exhibits
From Houses to Hospitals
Investigation of the changes that the healthcare system went through in the 1920s
The Storm of ‘28
Back to all The Storm of ‘28 Through December 31, 2021 On September 16, 1928, a storm equal to a
Rightfully Hers: American Women and the Vote
Most Americans consider the ability to vote fundamental to the enjoyment of full citizenship. American women, however, were long denied that right. In 1920, American democracy dramatically expanded when the newly ratified 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibited the states from denying the vote on the basis of sex.
Upcoming Events
From engaging lectures and exhibits, to exploring local history, join us as we offer programing that makes history come alive!
History Talks: Richard René Silvin
Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum
300 N. Dixie Highway
Special Event Lecture: Judge Douglas H. Ginsburg
Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum
300 N. Dixie Highway
History & Architecture Walking Tour
Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum
300 N. Dixie Highway
Past and Present articles from our archives
Stories
Archive Month
October Proclaimed Palm Beach County Archive Month in Honor of Historical Society of Palm Beach County
Understanding Juneteenth
If you are like many people, you may have a vague understanding of the holiday, but don’t understand its origins and why we celebrate it nationally today.
Evergladesdestiny
Back to all Evergladesdestiny By Christian Davenport This article is reprinted from the Spring 2012 issue of Tustenegee. For proper
Palm Beach County’s Oldest Business Lainhart and Potter Building Materials
Since its inception in 1893,
Lainhart and Potter Building Materials
has become a staple in Florida
construction.
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