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Gateway Marathon

Gateway Marathon Behind the Palms, Episode 4 Speedboats in the Intracoastal Welcome to Episode 4 of the Society’s video series, Behind the Palms, by Kilo Content! Explore the history of offshore boat racing and the grand adventure that was the Gateway Marathon with host Kent Anderson and HSPBC Director of Research and Archives Rose Guerrero. […]

Myth Busters — Urban Legends

Myth Busters Behind the Palms, Episode 6 Secret tunnels and German visitors in Palm Beach? In this special episode, host Kent Anderson sits down with Director of Research Rose Guerrero to explore and debunk some of Palm Beach County’s most intriguing urban legends. Through an insightful interview, Kent and Rose discuss how these myths have […]

Gangs of Palm Beach

Gangs of Palm Beach Behind the Palms, Episode 8 How did the Ashley Gang become one of the most notorious gangs of Florida? Behind the Palms The Ashley Gang became legends of the swamps, robbing banks, running rum, and outwitting lawmen from the Keys to the Everglades. This episode explores how Florida’s most notorious outlaws […]

The Amaryllis

The Amaryllis Behind the Palms, Episode 7 How did a Shipwreck change surf culture? In this episode, we dive into the history of surf culture and the 1965 wreck of the Amaryllis off Palm Beach. The sunken freighter created perfect waves, right where surfing was banned. We explore how this unexpected event transformed the coastline […]

The Conchtown Rumrunners

The Conchtown Rumrunners Behind the Palms, Episode 2 Volstead Act Solutions Behind the Palms breathes life into the homegrown history of Palm Beach County and the exciting details of never-before-heard stories. Episode 2, “The Conchtown Rumrunners,” dives into the remarkable history of original Conchtown residents and their connections to illicit rumrunning during Prohibition. Archival Images

The First International Airplane!

The First International Airplane! Behind the Palms, Episode 3 The Big Fish Host Kent Anderson, HSPBC Director of Research Rose Guerrero, and journalist-historian Eliot Kleinberg trace the path of commercial air travel, proving that the first international trips were piloted in Palm Beach County before the August 1919 flight from London that is much publicized […]

The Evolution of Resort Wear

The Evolution of Resort Wear

From the iconic prints of Lilly Pulitzer to the timeless elegance of Palm Beach’s historic hotels, Behind the Palms shares the legacy of resort wear and how Palm Beach’s influence on fashion remains strong.

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