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The Story Behind Tustenegee: Palm Beach’s First Post Office

One good thing about history is that it is not static.

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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 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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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
On the Avenue is now SOLD OUT! Registration is now On the Avenue is now SOLD OUT! Registration is now closed, but we are excited to end 2022 with a one-of-a-kind evening on Worth Avenue as we explore the rich history of this iconic street 🌴🌺 Missed out on getting tickets for this event? Don't worry! On the Avenue tickets for February 9th are still available! Tickets for this event WILL sell out. Don't wait, get your tickets TODAY! Register by clicking the link in our bio!
Today, we celebrate the act of giving thanks 🍂 Today, we celebrate the act of giving thanks 🍂 Scroll to enjoy photos of Thanksgiving in Palm Beach County throughout the years. 1. Tangela Banks, 13, holds box of food while Chrystal Goodman, 14, holds a turkey prior to delivering food to Morris residence in Riviera Beach. 2. Brian Condo a student at Lake Worth Jr. High School puts food in packages to be delivered to the needy for thanksgiving. Photographer, Alan Zlotky. 3. Janas Wright advertising free thanksgiving dinners at Boynton Hill Church of God in Christ. 11/27/1986. Photographer, Melissa Mimms. 4. Thanksgiving dinner was served at the Palm Beach Habilitation Center in Lake Worth, Florida. 11/23/1983. Photographer Alan Alotky.
The second episode of Behind the Palms: “The Con The second episode of Behind the Palms: “The Conchtown Rumrunners” is out NOW! This episode dives into the remarkable history of original “Conchtown” residents, who were known for their connections to illicit rumrunning during Prohibition. Thank you to everyone that attended our private screening hosted by @kentanderson! Thank you to @kilocontent for producing Behind the Palms! Click below to watch the full episode. Click the link in our bio to watch the full episode!
Join us for a revealing conversation with three of Join us for a revealing conversation with three of Palm Beach County’s most prominent history museums: The Historical Society of Palm Beach County, the Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum, and the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum. Get an insider’s look at the fascinating 20th-century and beyond stories that make up this historical treasure trove. Taking place on February 6, 2023 from 5:00pm-7:00pm at The Ben, West Palm Beach! Click the link in our bio for more information. @jeremyjohnson_hspbc @rickrosepb @spadymuseum @bocahistory
Have you ever wanted to learn more about the histo Have you ever wanted to learn more about the history of Worth Avenue? Now is your chance! On the Avenue is a great way to enjoy and explore historic Worth Avenue in all its glory. Attendees will enjoy cocktails, small bites, and historical highlights from Worth Avenue Historian @rickrosepb! Travel through time and learn the fascinating, iconic history of Worth Avenue in style! Tickets for this event are quickly selling out; click the link in our bio to register TODAY! #historicalsociety #pbceducation #learnwithus #pbchistoricalsociety #worthavenue #palmbeach #palmbeachchic
Thank you to The Palm Beach Post for covering our Thank you to The Palm Beach Post for covering our exciting Programs and Events happening this season! Click the link in our bio to read the article and learn more about what's going on at the Historical Society of Palm Beach County. #historicalsociety #pbchistoricalsociety #pbchistory #palmbeachcounty #pbcevents #westpalmbeach #southfloridaevents #Programming
Thank you @palmbeachsocietymagazine for featuring Thank you @palmbeachsocietymagazine for featuring the Sunset History Cruise and Archival Evening. Check out our Program and Events page to learn more about Sunset History Cruise 2023!
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