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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage 2026

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Sep 15 2026

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Phone: 561.832.4164

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P.O. Box 4364
West Palm Beach, FL 33402

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300 N. Dixie Highway
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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A special thank you to @pbnotables and Krystian vo

A special thank you to @pbnotables and Krystian von Speidel for highlighting Escribiendo Nuestra Historia (Writing Our History) and helping shine a light on the stories, achievements, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino members of the Palm Beach County community.

We are also incredibly grateful to our sponsors and partners who helped make this celebration possible:

✨ Latin Quarter of West Palm Beach (@latinquarterwpb)
✨ Don Ramon Restaurante Cubano & Social Club (@donramonrestaurant)
✨ West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority
✨ Florida Power & Light (@insidefpl)
✨ Suramed Health Center P.A. (@suramedwpb)
✨ Searcy Law, Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, PA (@searcylaw)

Thank you for helping us celebrate the people and stories that continue to shape the history of our community and ensuring these important stories are part of the history we tell.

📸: Capehart Photography

#EscribiendoNuestraHistoria #WritingOurHistory #HispanicHeritage #HispanicHistory #PalmBeachCounty #WestPalmBeach #PalmBeachHistory #HSPBC

History comes to life when students can experience

History comes to life when students can experience it, ask questions, and connect the past to the world around them.

This week, the Historical Society of Palm Beach County welcomed the Mobile Museums of Tolerance as part of a two-week educational partnership bringing an important conversation about history, empathy, and civic responsibility to more than 600 local students.

We were proud to welcome Commissioner Gregg Weiss, County Administrator Joe Abruzzo, Colin Shalo of the Simon Wiesenthal Center (@simonwiesenthalcenter), and Alex Lewy of the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County (@jewishpalmbeach) as we kicked off this important initiative.

Together, the Historical Society of Palm Beach County and the Mobile Museums of Tolerance (@mobilemuseumsoftolerance) are providing a two-hour educational program for Palm Beach County School District (@pbcsd) students. The program combines HSPBC’s Stories of Rescue, an exhibition featuring photographs and archival research from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum that explores the extraordinary choices ordinary individuals made in the face of persecution, with the Mobile Museum of Tolerance, a high-tech, interactive learning environment designed to help students connect those historical lessons to the challenges of today’s world.

#HSPBC #PalmBeachCounty #MobileMuseumsofTolerance #TeachingTolerance #StoriesOfRescue #HolocaustEducation #HistoryEducation #CivicEducation #SimonWiesenthalCenter #JewishFederationofPalmBeachCounty #PalmBeachCountySchools #MuseumEducation

October is bringing courtroom drama, cocktails, an

October is bringing courtroom drama, cocktails, and a little spooky history to the Historical Society of Palm Beach County! ⚖️🍸👻
📅 10/1: Mock Trials Return to the Historic Courtroom
📅 10/8: Cocktails in Paradise: A Stroll Through The Royal
📅 10/22 & 10/23: Haunting History at Woodlawn Cemetery

From history brought to life in the courtroom to an evening of cocktails and exclusive experiences at The Royal Poinciana Plaza, October has something for every history lover. Then, as the full moon approaches, join us at Woodlawn Cemetery for the return of Haunting History and the chilling stories of Palm Beach County’s past.

Learn more and RSVP at pbchistory.org

#PalmBeachHistory #HistoricalSocietyPB #OctoberAtHSPBC #MockTrials #CocktailsInParadise #HauntingHistory #PalmBeachEvents

History needs a voice. Yours. Do you love local h

History needs a voice. Yours.

Do you love local history? Enjoy meeting new people? Become a docent at the Historical Society of Palm Beach County and help bring our community’s stories to life!

Our upcoming four-week Docent Training Program is the perfect opportunity to explore Palm Beach County’s rich history while learning how to lead engaging tours for visitors of all ages.

Training Schedule:
Mondays & Fridays
October 19 through November 13
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Whether you’re a lifelong history enthusiast or simply looking for a meaningful way to give back, we’d love to have you join our team.

Interested or have questions? Visit pbchistory.org

#PalmBeachCounty #Volunteer #MuseumDocent #LocalHistory #VolunteerOpportunity #Community #HistoryMatters #LoveWhereYouLive #HSPBC #PalmBeach #WestPalmBeach #MuseumLife

👻 History has a haunting side... On October 22 &

👻 History has a haunting side...

On October 22 & 23, we’re heading back to Woodlawn Cemetery for the 6th Annual Haunting History. And this year, the characters are back by popular demand. 🪦

Under a nearly full moon, local pioneers will rise from the pages of Palm Beach County’s past to share chilling tales of murder, mayhem, scandal, and the lives they left behind.

🕯️ October 22 & 23
🌕 7–8:30 PM
📍 Woodlawn Cemetery

Our docents from the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum will bring these stories to life... or perhaps we should say, back to life. 👀

Space is limited, and there are NO walk-ins. So if you’re brave enough to spend an evening with Palm Beach County’s ghosts, reserve your spot before they disappear. 👻

#HauntingHistory #PalmBeachCountyHistory #WestPalmBeach #PalmBeachHistory #WoodlawnCemetery #HistoricPalmBeach #HistoryAfterDark #SpookySeason #HalloweenInPalmBeach #HSPBC

⚖️ ORDER IN THE COURT! Mock Trials are back. The

⚖️ ORDER IN THE COURT! Mock Trials are back.

The gavel is ready. The courtroom is set. And the verdict? That’s up to you.

On October 1, step inside the Historic Courtroom at the Palm Beach County History Museum for an evening where history meets courtroom drama. Watch as attorneys, witnesses, and jurors bring a historic case to life through argument, testimony, and a little friendly competition.

Come for the history. Stay for the drama. And whatever you do, don’t miss your chance to see what happens when the courtroom doors close. 👀

📅 October 1
🕠 5:30–8:00 PM
🎟️ 21+
📍 Historic Courtroom

The court is back in session. The only question is: will you be in the jury box?

🎟️ Register at pbchistory.org

#MockTrial #HistoryInAction #PalmBeachHistory #PBCHistory #CourtroomDrama #InteractiveHistory #HistoryLovers #PalmBeachEvents #WestPalmBeach #HistoryComesAlive

A little history. A little music. Cocktails, shopp

A little history. A little music. Cocktails, shopping, and an evening at one of Palm Beach’s most iconic destinations. ✨🍸

On October 8, the Young Friends of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County are taking over The Royal Poinciana Plaza for A Stroll Through The Royal, and you’re invited.

Step inside for an evening of exclusive experiences, including private tours of Paul Labrecque and Glazer Hall, cocktails with friends, and a special performance by a string quartet from Dreyfoos School of the Arts.

Think Palm Beach glamour with a side of history, all wrapped into one unforgettable night.
This is one evening you won’t want to hear about the next day. Grab your tickets and join us at The Royal. 🥂

📅 October 8, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Paul Labrecque, Glazer Hall & The Royal Poinciana Plaza
🎟️ $75 non-members | $50 members

Don’t miss the second event of the season! Join us December 10 at Busch Wildlife for A Stroll on the Wildside. 🐾

A huge thank you to our Cocktails in Paradise 2026–2027 Sponsors for helping make this series possible: Paul Labrecque (@paullabrecquesalon), Glazer Hall (@glazerhall), The Royal Poinciana Plaza (@theroyalpoincianaplaza), Busch Wildlife (@buschwildlife), Christopher Adeleke of Douglas Elliman (@freshprincechris), Marker Construction (@markerconstruction), Wellington Florist (@wellingtonflorist), and Munyon’s Paw Paw (@munyonspawpaw).

Tickets are limited, so grab yours at pbchistory.org and join us in paradise!

As we wrap up a very rainy week in Palm Beach Coun

As we wrap up a very rainy week in Palm Beach County, we’re looking back 100 years at one of the most destructive storms in South Florida’s history.

On September 18, 1926, a devastating hurricane made landfall in South Florida. Despite being known as the “Great Miami Hurricane of 1926,” the storm caused widespread destruction far beyond Miami-Dade County. It sometimes receives less local recognition than the catastrophic Okeechobee Hurricane of 1928, but the 1926 storm also profoundly affected Palm Beach County and its development.

The hurricane struck the coast in the early morning hours. Thousands of people across South Florida were injured or left without shelter, while Palm Beach County experienced 100 mph winds and severe flooding. The first three photos above were taken as the storm reached West Palm Beach. By 10 a.m., the ferry dock to Palm Beach was nearly underwater. Trees were torn down, boats sank, and buildings were destroyed. As the storm moved inland, many people drowned when it broke a dike at Moore Haven on the shores of Lake Okeechobee.

The storm also helped bring an end to South Florida’s 1920s land boom. Builders and land developers had already struggled to keep pace with the demands of a rapidly growing population. The 1926 hurricane caused unprecedented property damage, and real estate values plummeted. Confidence in coastal South Florida real estate declined, helping bring the boom to an end.

By remembering the 1926 hurricane, we can better understand the important role nature played during one of Palm Beach County’s most consequential periods of land, real estate, and infrastructure development.

#PalmBeachCountyHistory #PalmBeachHistory #SouthFloridaHistory #FloridaHistory #LocalHistory #HistoricPalmBeach #History #MuseumHistory #HistoricalSociety #PalmBeachCounty #WestPalmBeach #SouthFlorida #PalmBeachCountyHistoryMuseum

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