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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.

City of Hope: Resurrection City & The Poor People’s Campaign

This poster exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s final and most ambitious vision.

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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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Monday Closed
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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February is Black History Month! Take time to lear February is Black History Month! Take time to learn about some of the many African Americans who have helped shaped their home. Visit our first outdoor exhibit, “City of Hope: Resurrection City and the Poor People’s Campaign.” This timely poster exhibit honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s final and most ambitious vision, that each U.S. citizen have equal access to economic opportunities and the American Dream. It examines the 1968 Poor People’s Campaign—a grassroots, multiracial movement that drew thousands of people to Washington, DC, for 43 days. Demonstrators demanded social reforms while living on the National Mall in a 16-acre tent city known as Resurrection City. Organized by the Smithsonian and the National Museum of African American History and Culture, "City of Hope" helps contextualize the Poor People’s Campaign’s historical significance and present-day relevance. The Poor People’s Campaign set the stage for future social justice movements. Within months after Resurrection City’s evacuation, major strides were made toward economic equality in many areas. This free exhibit is possible only with the support of our community. Our display is sponsored by the Loreen Beisswenger Farish Charitable Foundation, Pat Moran Family Foundation, PNC Bank, Sciame Homes, Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida, and West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority. Visit our website for more information pbchistory.org. #blackhistorymonth #february #exhibit #historymuseum #history #mlk #drking #poorpeoplescampaign
Baseball great Hank Aaron (1934-2021), who died Fr Baseball great Hank Aaron (1934-2021), who died Friday, lived in West Palm Beach for many years during retirement. The Braves trained here, starting in 1963, at former Municipal Stadium, where the address became, and remains, Hank Aaron Drive. When he was inducted into the Palm Beach County Sports Hall of Fame in 2010, Aaron told The Palm Beach Post that here was the first training where his Black and white teammates were not forced to stay in separate hotels. #hankaaron #baseball
The first outdoor exhibit, City of Hope: Resurrect The first outdoor exhibit, City of Hope: Resurrection City and the Poor People’s Campaign, opened today, the day after Martin Luther King Jr. Day, in front of the museum. This timely poster exhibit honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s final and most ambitious vision that each U.S. citizen have equal access to economic opportunities and the American dream. It examines the 1968 Poor People’s Campaign—a grassroots, multiracial movement that drew thousands of people to Washington, DC for 43 days. Demonstrators demanded social reforms while living on the National Mall in a 16-acre tent city known as Resurrection City. This free exhibit is only possible with the support of our community. Our display of City of Hope is sponsored by the Loreen Beisswenger Farish Charitable Foundation, Pat Moran Family Foundation, PNC Bank, Sciame Homes, the Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida, and the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority. @pncbank @sciamehomes
We are counting down to the New Year with Historic We are counting down to the New Year with Historic Holiday Photos. We made it to 2021! Happy New Year to you and yours! Adrienne Graves, Jim Bernstein, Lynne Friedman, and Huntley Miller made a joyful foursome as they rang in the new year in 1983. Courtesy HSPBC Palm Beach Post Collection #winter #holiday #holidaycelebrations #tistheseason #florida #floridawinter #palmbeachcounty #decorations #deckthehalls #history #historicphotos #archive #floridahistory #decembercountdown #2021
We are counting down to the New Year with Historic We are counting down to the New Year with Historic Holiday Photos. Just 2 days until 2021! The New Year is almost upon us! How will you celebrate this year? For this 1983 party, guests dressed up in character. John Keddy, who put on a good act as Woody Allen, dances with Celina Klee. Courtesy HSPBC Palm Beach Post Collection #winter #holiday #holidaycelebrations #tistheseason #florida #floridawinter #palmbeachcounty #decorations #deckthehalls #history #historicphotos #archive #floridahistory #decembercountdown #2021
We are counting down to the New Year with Historic We are counting down to the New Year with Historic Holiday Photos--just 2 Days until 2021! In 1991, Nijah Harris, age 8, lights one of the seven candles that represent the principles of Kwanzaa. The annual celebration of African American culture from December 26 to January 1 was held at the Gaines Park Center in West Palm Beach. Courtesy HSPBC Palm Beach Post Collection #winter #holiday #holidaycelebrations #tistheseason #florida #floridawinter #palmbeachcounty #decorations #kwanzaa #history #historicphotos #archive #floridahistory #gainespark #decembercountdown #2021
We are counting down to the New Year with Historic We are counting down to the New Year with Historic Holiday Photo--4 Days until 2021! Who is already counting down the days till Santa is back in town again? Did Santa give you what you asked for under the tree? Courtesy HSPBC Palm Beach Post Collection #winter #holiday #holidaycelebrations #tistheseason #florida #floridawinter #palmbeachcounty #decorations #deckthehalls #history #historicphotos #archive #floridahistory #decembercountdown #2021
We are counting down to the New Year with Historic We are counting down to the New Year with Historic Holiday Photos, and 5 days remain until 2021! In this 1992 image, Jolinda Herring of Rivera Beach dances in the Mask Ceremony in celebration of the African American cultural holiday of Kwanzaa for the African American Cultural Arts Organization. Courtesy HSPBC Palm Beach Post Collection #winter #holiday #holidaycelebrations #tistheseason #florida #floridawinter #palmbeachcounty #decorations #deckthehalls #history #historicphotos #archive #floridahistory @CityofRivieraBeach #decembercountdown #2021 @aacahc @ahcacmiami
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