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 Outdoor Exhibit – Open Through April “Votes for Women: 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.
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!
Past and Present articles from our archives
Stories
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.
A Portrait of Leadership
Back to all A Portrait of Leadership Virtual Panel Discussion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kl7QWlc3-Hs March 31, 2021 | The Women’s Initiative of the
Mary Louise Majewski Brewer: An Oral History
Albert and Mary Majewski established a bakery in this two-story building on Clematis Street between 1896 and 1900. When Albert died in 1909, Mary had to care for their seven children and run the bakery.
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