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Historical Society of Palm Beach County
The Leading Source for Palm Beach County and 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
Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence
Back to all Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence Open Through April “Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence”
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.
Becoming West Palm Beach: Celebrating 125 Years
“A stretch of the whitest of white sand, two lines of steel rails, a few acres of pineapples, a couple of houses and ‘scrub’ on every side! This was West Palm Beach in September 1894.” – The Lake Worth Historian, 1896.
Upcoming Events
From engaging lectures and exhibits, to exploring local history, join us as we offer programing that makes history come alive!
History Walking Tour: Friday Sold Out
OngoingJohnson Palm Beach County History Museum
300 N. Dixie Highway
A Portrait of Leadership Virtual Panel Discussion
History Walking Tour: Friday
Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum
300 N. Dixie Highway
Past and Present articles from our archives
Stories
Black Voices From Palm Beach County History
Mildred “Millie” Gildersleeve (c. 1860-1950) One of the first African Americans to live on Lake Worth and the first midwife in Palm Beach County.
Three Hotels on Lake Worth Part II
Back to all Three Hotels on Lake Worth Part II This article from the 2010 fall issue of Tustenegee was
What Happened to Hattie Gale?
School opened in early March 1886. On that first day of classes, the teacher, sixteen-year old Hattie Gale, greeted seven students ranging in age from six to seventeen.
The Feather Wars and Theodore Roosevelt
As has occurred many times throughout history, the
efforts of a single individual become a galvanizing force that changes events.
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