Inside Whitehall
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The Magazine for Flagler Museum Members
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Post Season 2021
best museum winner! The Flagler Museum was voted Best Museum in The Palm Beach Post's 2021 Best of Palm Beach County Awards. Voting began in late December 2020 and ended on January 10th, and the V OT ! S winners were E FOR U announced at an awards ceremony at the Palm Beach County Convention Center on April 15th. The other finalists in the category were the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens and the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium.
coming soon Keep an eye on your mailboxes as the Flagler Museum is planning to announce a new season of programming for 2021-2022! A few changes are in store, as well as a return to much of our traditional programming. Expect to receive your copy of the 2021-2022 Season Program Guide in September. Thank you in advance for contacting Member Services to update your mailing address and other contact information so that we can ensure delivery! Please call (561) 655-2833 ext. 12 or email membervisitorservicesdirector@ flaglermuseum.us.
ON THE COVER: Ever wanted to twirl in the center of the Grand Ballroom? The Museum has extended the walkway to provide visitors a greater sense of how gorgeous this party room has always been. Come and see for yourself! THIS PAGE: Donors drove, rode and walked through the Museum parking lot for the Empty Your Pantry Food Drive on April 3rd.
Local educators received free admission to the Museum during Teacher Appreciation Hours from March 16th to 19th, coinciding with Palm Beach County's spring break week. Many teachers made it a family outing, including Benjamin and Charlene Ford, educators at Gove Elementary and West Technical Education Center in Belle Glade, respectively.
collab/connect
Blue stars and green sunglasses symbolize our recent collabs
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his summer, the Flagler Museum joins more than 2,000 museums and attractions nationwide to offer free admission to active duty military personnel and their families through the Blue Star Museums initiative. We are also collaborating with five participating attractions here in Palm Beach County to celebrate these heroes on national holidays and at military appreciation events. The Library Adventure Museum Pass (LAMP) connects us to children who hold library cards through the Palm Beach County Library System in June and July. Complimentary Museum tour passes are given to lucky winners of each month's LAMP drawing, providing learning opportunities for local youth and families while schools are on summer break. Through MOSAIC, the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County's Month of Shows, Art, Ideas and Culture, we once again offered a free gift with admission, this time during the month of May. MOSAIC's iconic green sunglasses popped up on Whitehall's front lawn in support of this cultural arts awareness campaign geared towards restarting the sector. In a collaboration with the Town of Palm Beach United Way, the Flagler's Spirit team hosted the Empty Your Pantry Food Drive in April, accepting donations to support local United Way partners El Sol, a resource center in Jupiter, and The Glades Initiative. “Thank you for your military service,” is a sentiment our team at the Museum will be expressing to our Blue Star visitors all summer long. We also thank those who serve others in their daily work, like our friends noted above. We love collabs, and look forward to making new friends all year long. You inspire us, as we feel the overwhelming optimism of the coming year at the Flagler Museum! Executive Director
visitor experience
General admission back to "normal" this summer In the Pre-Season 2020 issue of Inside Whitehall published last fall, numerous but necessary modifications to the general admission visitor experience were detailed for our readers: Masks were required. Advance ticket purchase was required. Cash was not being accepted. Guests were asked to follow a one-way route. Parties were limited to four to ensure safe social distancing practices. Now, approximately one year after reopening last June, the Museum is getting back to normal — and dare we say better — operations as we literally lift the ropes on previous restrictions. Masks or face coverings are now optional for those visiting the Museum. Hand sanitizer stations remain strategically in place throughout Whitehall and the Flagler Kenan Pavilion, and the Museum continues its stringent cleaning protocols per our accreditation as a GBAC Star Facility. The Museum Store and admissions kiosks are now accepting cash payments in addition to credit cards. Reservations to enter the Museum are no longer required in advance, and we are open on Sundays again. Those interested in purchasing tickets online
Visitors pause to learn about the sculptures and paintings on display in Whitehall's Library on June 6th.
may still do so by visiting our website. Complimentary audio tour wands (sanitized before and after each use) are once again a tour option, and guests may explore the Museum on a route of their own choosing. We look forward to announcing the return of our volunteer Docents as well as guided tours soon!
museum hours
tour options
Tuesday - Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm Sunday, 12 to 5 pm
• Read: Self-Guide Brochures and Kids Tour & Activity Guides
Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day
• Listen: Complimentary Audio Tour Wands (sanitized after each use) or the “Flagler Museum App” may be downloaded to personal devices for use with personal headphones
admission prices Free for Museum Members $18 for Adults $10 for Youth ages 13-17 $3 for Children ages 6-12 Children ages 5 and under are free
Free admission is available to active duty military and their families until September 5, 2021 through the Blue Star Museums program.
The Museum's Exclusive Access Package is also available to guests seeking a private experience at Whitehall.
Call (561) 655-2833 ext. 10 or visit our website for more specifics at www.flaglermuseum.us/visiting
progr am recap
Bluegrass in the Pavilion concert marked 15th annual show Dailey & Vincent, along with Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers, performed for a very enthusiastic audience of bluegrass fans in the Flagler Kenan Pavilion on April 10th, marking the 15th annual event held at the Flagler Museum. Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent took a moment out of the show to pay tribute to George G. Matthews, President of the Museum's Board of Trustees, recognizing his enduring support of the event and the musical genre.
Top: Dailey & Vincent perform with their band. Left: Museum Board President George G. Matthews (center) accepted a plaque from Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent alongside his family, as well as Bluegrass Junction show host Kyle Cantrell. Above: Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers.
buildings & grounds update New plants were recently installed in the circular driveway to bring life back to the historic fountain and north side of the Museum grounds (shown). This garden area is dedicated to our founder, Jean Flagler Matthews. The entry kiosks' awnings were repaired and the fabric updated to match the South Porch. With the hurricane season upon us, windows were resealed and repainted to protect Whitehall against water intrusion. The loading ramp in the back parking lot was also replaced. Areas inside the Hotel Addition, including the ceiling and walls in the West and Lake Rooms, were repaired and repainted. Visitors may see artisans restoring the marble and wrought iron perimeter fence in the coming months.
Thank you, Sponsors!
The Eliasberg Family Foundation The Fortin Foundation of Florida, Inc. The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
The MBS Family Foundation
Roe Green
The Wise Foundation
collections update
New acquisitions detail Flagler's railroad accounts Perhaps Henry Flagler’s most significant legacy in Florida is the construction of a continuous railroad stretching the length of the state's eastern coast. When he arrived in Florida, Flagler found that there had been almost no railroad construction in the state since the end of the Civil War. St. Augustine was a frontier in terms of transportation, largely separated from the developing modern transportation network of the eastern United States. Realizing that the key to developing Florida and the success of his hotel ventures was a solid transportation system, Flagler began buying up short-run railroads in North Florida and built a railroad bridge across the St. Johns River to gain access to the southern half of the state. By early 1889, Flagler's system offered service from Jacksonville to Daytona. In 1892, when landowners south of Daytona petitioned him to extend the railroad southward, Flagler began laying new railroad tracks, reaching what is today known as West Palm Beach in 1894. In 1895, Flagler officially changed the name of his accumulated railroads to the Florida East Coast Railway. Within less than 10 years of his first railroad purchase, Flagler dramatically expanded rail transportation in Florida from a few short, unconnected (and largely failing) businesses, to a coordinated system extending from Jacksonville to the Lake Worth area. The railroad reached the southernmost point in the United States in 1912. The Museum is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of two important artifacts documenting the history of Flagler’s railroads. An 1886 voucher book logs purchases Visitors to Whitehall may view the 1886 voucher book (top) in a display case in the 2nd floor South Breezeway. The very large general ledger (right), ca. 1914, has a corduroy and leather cover and weighs more than 25 pounds.
made by the Jacksonville, St. Augustine, and Halifax River Railway Company and a Florida East Coast Railway Company/Flagler System ledger records accounts later in the company’s history, ca. 1914. These new additions will assist in our continuing research and documentation of Flagler’s endeavors and the development of modern Florida.
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Free admission in high demand during weekend-long Founder's Day celebration Every year on June 5th the Flagler Museum honors our founder and Henry Flagler's granddaughter, Jean Flagler Matthews, by offering free admission to all visitors during our anniversary celebration. This year's event was extended through the weekend to June 6th! Normally the Museum opens its gates to thousands of guests in a matter of hours, but this year capacity was limited and timed entry reservations were required in advance for safety. Despite these parameters, almost 750 guests attended — and in the spirit of past years, the Museum sent an additional 1,000 complimentary Tour Passes
Visitors were all smiles on June 5th and 6th, a warm and sunny weekend. Many children explored Whitehall and the Flagler Kenan Pavilion with their families using the Tour & Activity Guide for Kids. The guide includes stops at Railcar No. 91 (top) and our founder's portrait (right).
to those who were unable to secure reservations.
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Watch July 4th fireworks over Lake Worth Museum Members at the Sustaining level and higher, as well as Whitehall Society Members, are invited to join us for a "front-row" view of the 4th on Flagler fireworks display presented by the City of West Palm Beach on Sunday, July 4th. Iced tea, lemonade and snacks will be available for purchase à la carte on the Pavilion Terrace. Our gates open at 8 pm and fireworks begin just after 9 pm. Attendees may bring their own chairs and blankets, but outside food or alcohol will not be permitted. Member reservations and guest tickets are required in advance. Please call (561) 655-2833 ext. 10.
refreshments
This summer, enjoy a PICNIC in the breezy Cocoanut Grove PICNIC by the Café des Beaux-Arts offers summertime guests delicious refreshments from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The grab-and-go fare and ice cold beverages may be enjoyed outside in the shade of the Cocoanut Grove overlooking picturesque Lake Worth. PICNIC's menu includes the same black tea served by the Café des Beaux-Arts, a Harney & Sons blend made specially for the Museum. Lemonade is also on the menu with PICNIC's cold and slightly sweet version of the black tea, both served in glass bottles. Hungry guests have made the Whitehall Turkey Sandwich — topped with brie
and cranberry sauce and served on a crusty baguette — our best seller! The Cheese Platter, with its assortment of cured meat, fruit, honey and artisan crackers, or the Crudité Tray of fresh vegetables with a creamy dip are excellent choices for sharing. Sweet treats include lavender cookies and a decadent cupcake. Seating is available in the Cocoanut Grove on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations or pre-orders are not required, as PICNIC's fare is sold à la carte in the Museum Store. Cold beverages and the cookies are available for purchase every day during general admission hours.
Museum Member Benefits*
Your membership means more than ever!
Legacy $10,000 • Privilege of reserving an evening at the Museum for a Member Event* • 50 guest tour passes • 20% discount in the Museum Store • Free admission for the Member/s to the following Museum programs: - Holiday Evening Tours (choice of one date) - Music Series concert (choice of one concert) - Bluegrass in the Pavilion concert - Mixing It Up cocktail party Plus all the benefits of Flagler Associate Flagler Associate $5,000 • Private tour for up to six people • Sponsorship acknowledgment for one of Whitehall’s first floor rooms • 30 guest tour passes Plus all the benefits of Benefactor
Benefactor $2,500 • Privilege of reserving the Boardroom and Study for a meeting* • Sponsorship acknowledgment for one of Whitehall’s second-floor rooms • 20 guest tour passes Plus all the benefits of Patron Patron $1,000 • Invitation to the Director’s Annual Luncheon • Acknowledgment on the Members and Contributors Recognition Plaque in the Flagler Kenan Pavilion • 16 guest tour passes Plus all the benefits of Sponsor
Corporate Membership Benefits* Chairman $10,000 • Privilege of reserving an evening at the Museum for a Member Event* • Privilege of reserving the Boardroom Suite for one meeting* • 50 guest tour passes • Corporate name recognition in annual Museum publications Executive $5,000 • Privilege of reserving the Boardroom Suite for one meeting* • 4 Individual Memberships to gift to employees • 25 guest tour passes • Corporate name recognition in annual Museum publications • Sponsorship acknowledgment for one of the following rooms: - Grand Hall - Railcar No. 91
Sponsor $500 • Four additional Individual Memberships for friends or colleagues • 12 guest tour passes Plus all the benefits of Sustaining Sustaining $250 • Free admission for the Member/s to Whitehall Lecture Series • Invitation to the Independence Day Celebration • Invitations to Exhibition Opening Receptions • Free admission to Easter Egg Hunt including children and grandchildren under 18 Whitehall Society • $2 discount for Café des Beaux-Arts* $150/$225 • Eight guest tour passes • Ticket/s to Mixing It Up Plus all the benefits of Family and Exhibition Lectures Family $125 • Two tickets to • One additional personalized Membership Holiday Evening Tours Card for an adult at same household (choice of one date) • Free admission for Member’s children under 18 • Invitation to Exhibition Plus all the benefits of Individual Opening Receptions and Independence Individual $75 / Educator $50 (With ID) Day Celebration • Unlimited free admission to the Museum • Unlimited free admission • Subscription to Inside Whitehall, • 10% discount in the the Museum’s magazine Museum Store • Acknowledgment in Annual Report • $2 discount for Café • Discounted ticket to Whitehall Lecture Series des Beaux-Arts* • 10% discount in Museum Store • Reserved parking • Reserved parking in Visitor Parking Lot
renewal reminder Call (561) 655-2833 ext. 12 to make sure your Membership is active so you continue to receive Inside Whitehall ... and more! * Subject to Member Event guidelines, fees, and availability. Due to the pandemic, some programs are currently unavailable.
historic & current events
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One Whitehall Way, Palm Beach, FL 33480 (561) 655-2833 www.flaglermuseum.us museum hours Tuesday - Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm Sunday, 12 to 5 pm
Calendar june 05 Founder's Day - In 2021, the celebration of the Museum's anniversary was held over two days through June 6th.
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Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day
board of trustees George G. Matthews, President G.F. Robert Hanke, Vice President William M. Matthews, Treasurer Thomas S. Kenan, III, Secretary Kelly M. Hopkins, Trustee Barry G. Hoyt, Trustee Richard M. Krasno, Trustee leadership staff Erin Manning, Executive Director Gina Pampena, Deputy Director Christina Bernstein, Director of Finance Allison Goff, Member & Visitor Services Director Lauren Perry, Public Affairs Director Cassandra Van Cott, Retail Manager
july 04 Independence Day - In 2021, Museum Members at the
Sustaining Level and higher are invited to the Museum to watch fireworks from the Pavilion Terrace.
august 24 In 1901, Henry Morrison Flagler married Mary Lily Kenan at her family home in North Carolina. Her wedding present, Whitehall, would be completed in early 1902.
Inside Whitehall is a Henry Morrison Flagler Museum publication © 2021 by the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum. All rights reserved. Volume 28, Issue 2 Henry Morrison Flagler Museum, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation.
september 6 Labor Day - In 2021, the national Blue Star Museums
initiative offering free admission to active duty military and their families during the summer comes to an end.
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Flag Day - In 2021, examples of the 20 versions of the American flag that flew over our country during Henry Flagler's lifetime (1830-1913) go on display through July 4th in the Flagler Kenan Pavilion.
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In 1895, Henry Flagler's railroad system was incorporated as the Florida East Coast Railway Company and his railroad empire expanded south to Fort Dallas, reaching Biscayne Bay by 1896.
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museum store
Pre-order your holiday Amaryllis bulbs from our Museum Store Designer These showstoppers are a holiday favorite, and the Flagler Museum's Store Designer has sourced a quality grower in Peru who creates a unique, freestanding presentation of large, healthy bulbs in either a colored wax casing (left) or natural moss wrapper (below). Watch these beauties sprout, grow and bloom — no watering or planting necessary! Multiple varieties/colors available. $21 each. Call (561) 655-2833 ext. 21 to place your order through the Museum Store Designer. Delivery will begin at the end of October.
Feel good about your purchase, as all proceeds benefit the Museum!