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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.

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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

MUSEUM HOURS

Monday 10 am – 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am – 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am – 4 pm
Thursday 10 am – 4 pm
Thursday 10 am – 4 pm
Friday 10 am – 4 pm
Saturday 10 am – 4 pm
Sunday Closed

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Dear Friends of History, Evening on Antique Row w Dear Friends of History, Evening on Antique Row will take place on Saturday, April 1. For over 25 years, this beloved community event has benefitted Palm Beach County's public school students and Antique Row's merchants. The proceeds from Evening on Antique Row go directly to funding educational initiatives for children who would otherwise not receive much-needed education in local history, government, and civics. As in years past, this fantastic event will feature local restaurants, merchants, artists, and musicians. We appreciate your continued support of our important work. Help us spread our love for Evening on Antique Row 2023. Please share, comment, and like. We look forward to seeing everyone on April 1! Sincerely, Board of Governors, Professional Team, Dedicated Volunteers and Children of our Community Click the link in our bio to learn more! #eveningonantiquerow #eoar2023 #antiquerowwpb #childrenseducation #saveourlocalhistory
Evening on Antique Row is BACK! The Young Friends Evening on Antique Row is BACK! The Young Friends of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County will host its signature annual event, Evening on Antique Row, on Saturday, April 1, 2023. For the 28th year, the HSPBC’s distinctively stylish street party will shine the spotlight on the world-famous art and design district of West Palm Beach. South Dixie Highway will be closed to vehicles from Monroe Drive to Southern Boulevard, allowing visitors to explore unique shops that will stay open late to tempt attendees with 17th- to 20th-century antiques, decorative arts, fine art, and design services. Evening on Antique Row benefits the education programs of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County, the nonprofit organization that collects, preserves, and shares our countywide history and operates the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum in West Palm Beach’s 1916 Historic Court House. Party with a purpose this year with the Historical Society of Palm Beach County! Click the link in our bio to get your tickets!
HSPBC had the honor of kicking off 2023 with a sol HSPBC had the honor of kicking off 2023 with a sold-out History and Architecture walking tour led by REG Architects’ award-winning architect and historic preservation specialist Rick Gonzalez! Join us as we step back in time for a 60 to 90 minute tour of West Palm Beach’s historic heart, highlighting the evolution of urban design. This event’s tickets are quickly selling out. To register, click the link in our bio!
The Historical Society of Palm Beach County wishes The Historical Society of Palm Beach County wishes everyone a happy holiday season!
Thank you to The Shiny Sheet for including On the Thank you to The Shiny Sheet for including On the Avenue on the front page of yesterday's @palmbeachdailynews! Click the link in our bio to read the full article. 📸 photo credit: @capehartphoto
It’s OFFICIAL!! Palm Beach Mayor Dani Moore pr It’s OFFICIAL!! Palm Beach Mayor Dani Moore presented a Proclamation, declaring December 2022 “Addison Mizner Month” in honor of the Historical Society and its Addison Mizner Collection. The Proclamation says in part: WHEREAS, in the 1920s, Addison Mizner was the leading architect not only in Palm Beach, but in Florida; and WHEREAS, Addison Mizner designed 67 structures in Palm Beach, reshaping the town from wood-frame bungalows to colorful Spanish villas for a tropical lifestyle; and WHEREAS, Addison Mizner’s artistic vision moved the social life of Palm Beach out of hotels and into private residences; and WHEREAS, Addison Mizner created many businesses under the umbrella of Mizner Industries, becoming a major employer of tradespeople, craftsmen, and architects; and WHEREAS, December 12, 2022, is the 150th anniversary of the birth of Addison Mizner; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Danielle H. Moore, Mayor of the Town of Palm Beach, do hereby proclaim the month of December 2022 as Addison Mizner Month. Thank you to Dani Moore and the town of Palm Beach for presenting us with this honor!
We had the honor of kicking off our series of educ We had the honor of kicking off our series of educational "On the Avenue" events last night in collaboration with the Worth Avenue Association. This month, we also announced a proclamation declaring December 2022 "Addison Mizner Month" in honor of the Historical Society and its Addison Mizner Collection, presented by Palm Beach Mayor Dani Moore. Also at the event, our President and CEO, Jeremy Johnson, announced the upcoming publication of Addison Mizner’s Palm Beach memoir. The program included Worth Avenue Historian @rickrosepb , who shared the special history of Addison Mizner and Worth Avenue. Thank you to everyone who joined us, as well as our sponsors, for making this all possible. We'll see you all in 2023! Photo credit: @capehartphoto
The 20th Annual Archival Evening, premier benefit The 20th Annual Archival Evening, premier benefit for the Historical Society of Palm Beach County, was held on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at the Sailfish Club in Palm Beach. This year the Society honored George T. Elmore for his impact on Palm Beach County as a businessman and philanthropist. George T. Elmore has made significant contributions to Palm Beach County through his efforts in business, education, and civic affairs. Click the link in our bio to watch the tribute video and learn more about his impact on our community. Thank you to those that joined us for an incredible evening and a huge thank you to our sponsors. Mark your calendars for Archival Evening 2023, taking place on December 14! 📸 Photo credit: @capehartphoto
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