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The Everglades (Images of America)

The Everglades (Images of America)

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by Robert S. Carr and Timothy A. Harrington

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🏄‍♂️🌊 SURF'S UP GIVEAWAY! 🌊🏄‍♀️ Celebrate Surfing

🏄‍♂️🌊 SURF'S UP GIVEAWAY! 🌊🏄‍♀️

Celebrate Surfing Florida: A Photographic History with the ultimate South Florida beach prize pack!

Here's how to enter:
☀️ Like this post
☀️ Share this post
☀️ Comment below with your favorite photo of yourself surfing, boogie boarding, or enjoying a day at the beach in South Florida!

Must be 21 or older to enter.

One lucky winner will be randomly selected on Tuesday, July 15 and will take home an incredible prize package, including:
🏄 Surfing Florida Museum swag
🏛️ Historical Society of Palm Beach County swag
🎟️ A Historical Society of Palm Beach County membership
🧊 A 2-in-1 Arctic Chiller Bag for your next beach adventure
📚 Two beach-inspired books to fuel your wanderlust
🍹 A bottle of Tito's Handmade Vodka

While you're entering, don't miss Surfing Florida: A Photographic History, now on view at the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum! Explore the people, places, and stories that helped shape Florida's legendary surf culture. Best of all, admission is FREE!

Tag your beach crew and show us your favorite South Florida memories. Good luck!

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⚡ Think you know Benjamin Franklin? Think again.

⚡ Think you know Benjamin Franklin? Think again.

Before he became the face on the $100 bill, Benjamin Franklin was an inventor, scientist, writer, diplomat, entrepreneur, and one of the most influential minds in American history.

This summer, discover the story behind the icon in Benjamin Franklin: Creating an American Icon. See rare books printed by Franklin himself, fascinating artifacts, portraits, and objects that reveal how his image became one of the most recognizable symbols of the United States.

As we celebrate America's 250th anniversary, there's no better time to explore the life of the man who helped define a nation.

📅 July 6 – August 31, 2026
📍 Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum
🎟️ Complimentary Admission
Presented as part of America 250.

Thank you to our sponsors, Gunster and Forman Capital, for helping bring this remarkable exhibition to our community.

@gunsterlaw

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🎆 Happy Fourth of July from the Historical Society

🎆 Happy Fourth of July from the Historical Society of Palm Beach County! 🇺🇸

For generations, Palm Beach County has celebrated America's birthday with parades, picnics, waterfront gatherings, and community traditions. Join us in taking a trip through our archives to see how Independence Day has been celebrated across the decades.

1) Friends enjoying a cruise near Singer Island, 1930s.
2) "Uncle Sam" walks through the crowds at the Fourth on Flagler Festival, 1990s.
3) A Fourth of July celebration in Flagler Park, West Palm Beach, overlooking Lake Worth, 1917.
4) A parade float moves through the 200 block of Clematis Street during the Fourth of July Parade, 1929.

However you are spending the holiday, you are part of a tradition that has brought our community together for generations. We wish you a safe, happy, and history-filled Fourth of July!

Please note: The Historical Society of Palm Beach County and the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum will be closed Friday, July 3, through Saturday, July 4, in observance of the holiday.

#FourthofJuly #IndependenceDay #America250 #PalmBeachCounty #WestPalmBeach #HistoryMuseum #LocalHistory #FloridaHistory #HistoricPhotos #Archives #CommunityHistory #HistoricalSociety #ExploreHistory #LoveWhereYouLive

✨ Thank you, QUEST Magazine, for featuring our Ann

✨ Thank you, QUEST Magazine, for featuring our Annual Meeting! ✨

We are honored to have our Annual Meeting highlighted by QUEST Magazine. This special evening brought together our members, supporters, and community to celebrate another incredible year of preserving and sharing the rich history of Palm Beach County while looking ahead to an exciting future.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us and continues to support the Historical Society of Palm Beach County. Your dedication helps us keep local history alive for generations to come.

Want to become part of our growing community? Learn more about membership at the link in our bio!

📸: @capehart

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Stars, stripes, and history take center stage this

The waves may come and go, but this summer, surfin

The waves may come and go, but this summer, surfing history is making a splash in downtown West Palm Beach. 🌊🏄‍♀️🏄‍♂️

Surfing Florida: A Photographic History is now open, and admission is FREE through October 31.
Step inside and get up close to historic surfboards, incredible vintage photography, and the stories of the surfers who transformed Florida's coastline into an iconic surf destination. Discover how Palm Beach County carved out its own place in surfing history, where determination, creativity, and a love of the ocean created a culture that still inspires today.

Whether you're a lifelong surfer, a beach lover, a history buff, or just looking for something fun to do with the family this summer, this exhibition has something for everyone. Kids will love seeing the colorful boards up close, while adults can dive into the fascinating history, larger-than-life personalities, and unforgettable moments that helped define Florida surfing.

So trade the sunscreen for a little history, catch the perfect wave without getting wet, and experience one of the coolest exhibitions of the summer.

Free admission. Open through October 31.

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#SurfingFlorida #PalmBeachCountyHistory #SurfCulture #FloridaSurfing #SurfHistory #FreeMuseum #SummerFun #FamilyFun #WestPalmBeach #ThePalmBeaches #MuseumExhibit #HistoricPalmBeachCounty #SupportLocalMuseums #PhotographyExhibit #FloridaHistory

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the openin

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the opening reception of Surfing Florida: A Photographic History.

What an incredible evening celebrating Florida’s surf culture with surfers, historians, photographers, collectors, and community members who help keep these stories alive. Special thanks to Tom Warnke and the Surfing Florida Museum team for partnering with us to bring this remarkable collection to Palm Beach County.

This exhibition is a true example of community curation in action, where museums, collectors, photographers, surfers, and local historians come together to preserve and share the stories that define us.

If you missed the reception, you still have time to experience it. Surfing Florida: A Photographic History is now open and runs through October 31. Come explore decades of surf history through photography, artifacts, and the voices of the people who shaped Florida’s surf scene.

We invite you to visit, take it all in, and ride the tide through the stories behind the boards, beaches, and culture that continue to inspire generations.

🏄‍♂️ Now on view through October 31

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🇺🇸 As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, st

🇺🇸 As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, step back in time and meet the man who helped shape a nation.

Opening July 6, Benjamin Franklin: Creating an American Icon explores the life, legacy, and enduring influence of one of America’s most remarkable Founding Fathers. Printer, inventor, diplomat, and statesman, Franklin became more than a historical figure. He became a symbol of the American spirit itself.

Discover rare books printed by Franklin, portraits and busts created during his lifetime, and historic iconography from the collection of Zachary and Benjamin Jacobson. Together, these extraordinary objects reveal how Franklin’s image helped define a young nation and continues to influence American identity 250 years later.

📅 On View July 6 – August 31, 2026
📍 Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum
🎟️ Complimentary Admission

Presented as part of the nationwide commemoration of America's 250th anniversary.

Special thanks to our sponsors, Gunster and Forman Capital, for making this exhibition possible.

#PBCHistory #BenjaminFranklin #America250 #Semiquincentennial #WestPalmBeach #PalmBeachCounty #HistoryMuseum #FoundingFathers #MuseumExhibit #SouthFloridaEvents #AmericanHistory

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