SEASONGUIDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY 2022-2023 300 N. DIXIE HIGHWAY WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33401 PBCHISTORY.ORG
CALENDAR OF EVENTS SEPTEMBER 2022 OCTOBER NOVEMBER20222022Thursday, October 13 Haunting History – 6:00 PM Thursday, October 20 Haunting History – 6:00 PM Monday, September 12 - December 30, 2022 NEW! Exhibit Opening: Going Places Thursday, September 1 - July 1, 2023 Exhibit: From Houses to Hospitals Wednesday, September 28 Panel Discussion: Hispanic Heritage – 5:30 PM Wednesday, November 2 History Talks: Randal Agostini on An Englishman in the Seminole War: A Memoir Based Upon the Letters of John Bemrose 5:30 PM Wednesday, November 9 Cocktails in Paradise: Fascinating Fatio, Private Residence, Palm Beach – 5:30 PM 5
Virtual History Talks: José García on The Mariel Boatlift – 3:00 PM
Wednesday, December 7
Saturday, January 7
Walking Tour: History & Architecture – 10:00 AM
Thursday, November 17 NEW! Agricultural Tour, Belle Glade – 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM 6
DECEMBER 2022
Thursday, November 17
NEW! On The Avenue - Worth Avenue, Palm Beach – 5:00 PM
Friday, December 2
Wednesday, January 11 - February 28
Walking Tour: History & Architecture – 10:00 AM
NEW! Exhibit Opening: Famous Firsts: Celebrating Achievements of Black Female Attorneys in Palm Beach County
Friday, November 18 Walking Tour: History & Architecture – 4:00 PM
Walking Tour: History & Architecture – 4:00 PM
Saturday, November 19
Saturday, December 3
Thursday, November 17
Thursday, December 1 20th Annual Archival Evening – 7:00 PM (By Invitation Only)
Walking Tour: History & Architecture – 4:00 PM
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
JANUARY 2023
Friday, January 6
Walking Tour: History & Architecture – 10:00 AM
Mock Trial: Was it Murder? – 5:30 PM
The La Coquille Club, Eau Palm Beach – 5:30 PM
Wednesday, January 11
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A Year in Palm Beach: Life in an Alternate Universe – 3:00 PM
Thursday, February 16
Thursday, January 19
Thursday, January 19
FEBRUARY 2023
Special Lecture Event: Judge Douglas H. Ginsburg
Wednesday, February 8
Saturday, February 4
Reception: Famous Firsts: Celebrating Achievements of Black Female Attorneys in Palm Beach County 5:30 PM
Virtual History Talks: Allison Pataki on
Tuesday, January 24
Annual Benefactor Reception, Sailfish Club – 6:00 PM (By Invitation Only)
History Talks: Kitty Oliver on
Thursday, February 9
Walking Tour: History & Architecture – 10:00 AM
Friday, February 3 Walking Tour: History & Architecture – 4:00 PM
Mock Trial: Was it Murder? – 5:30 PM
Virtual History Talks: Pamela Acheson Myers on
Could You Pass the Civics Test to Become a Naturalized Citizen of the USA? – 5:30 PM
Multicolored Memories of a Black Southern Girl – 5:30 PM
NEW! On The Avenue - Worth Avenue, Palm Beach– 5:30 PM
Thursday, January 12
The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Merriweather Post – 3:00 PM
Cocktails in Paradise: The Magnificent Morgans at
Wednesday, February 1
CALENDAR OF EVENTS MARCH 2023 Wednesday, March 22 Women's History Initiative - A Portrait in Leadership Panel Discussion and Reception – 5:30 PM Friday, March 31 Walking Tour: History & Architecture – 4:00 PM Thursday, March 16 Virtual History Talks: David L. Powell on Ninety Miles and a Lifetime Away: Memories of Early Cuban Exiles – 3:00 PM Thursday, March 16 Mock Trial: Was it Murder? – 5:30 PM Wednesday, March 8 Cocktails in Paradise: Designing Palm Beach, Private Residence, Palm Beach – 5:30 PM Friday, March 3 NEW! Agricultural Tour, Belle Glade – 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday, March 3 Walking Tour: History & Architecture – 4:00 PM Saturday, March 4 Walking Tour: History & Architecture – 10:00 AM 8
Virtual History Talks: Ginger L. Pedersen, PhD on West Palm Beach's Murdering Postmistress: Lena Clarke – 3:00 PM Thursday, April 20
Thursday, April 13
Thursday, April 6 - August 26
Evening on Antique Row – 6:00 PM
Thursday, April 27
NEW! Exhibit Opening: Precious Gift: Rescue and Shanghai
(By Invitation Only)
Wednesday, April 26
Sunset History Cruise featuring historian Rick Rose – 6:00 PM
APRIL 2023 JUNE 2023 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
History Talks: Russell Kelley on An Illustrated History of Palm Beach: How Palm Beach Evolved Over 150 Years from Wilderness to Wonderland 5:30 PM
Thursday, June 1 - July 29
Reception: Precious Gift: Rescue and Shanghai – 5:30 PM Thursday, April 20
Saturday, April 1 Walking Tour: History & Architecture – 10:00 AM
Saturday, April 1
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Annual Membership Meeting and Reception – 5:30 PM
Mock Trial: Was it Murder? – 5:30 PM
NEW! Exhibit Opening: Pride
Wednesday, April 12
SEPTEMBER 2022-JULY 1, 2023
The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation
EXHIBITS
The Historical Society of Palm Beach County and the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum offer their thanks to the following organizations and foundations, whose donations helped make possible From Houses to Hospitals:
Pat Moran Family Foundation
The Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. Foundation Scaife Family Foundation Scan to learn more about this season's exhibits!
The Loreen Beisswenger Farish Charitable Foundation
Good Samaritan Medical Center Health Care District of Palm Beach County Hulitar Family Foundation Palm Beach Health Network
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From Houses to Hospitals: Improving Healthcare in the 1920s
Festivities for Good Samaritan Medical Center’s 100th anniversary were curtailed by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, an event that led to questions about how and why healthcare changed radically during and after World War I. From Houses to Hospitals examines how Palm Beach County’s modern healthcare system developed, expanding during the Roaring ‘20s.
Famous Firsts recognizes the first Black females in the Palm Beach County legal community. Representing a wide range of professional positions that have been traditionally male dominated, these women faced gender and racial barriers and overcame them.
Reception 1/11/2023 at 5:30 (By Invitation Only)
Reception 9/28/2022 at 5:30 (By Invitation Only)
Famous Firsts: Celebrating Achievements of Black Female Attorneys in Palm Beach County
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022-DECEMBER 30, 2022
Celebrating Black History
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Going Places Through a look at the lives of individuals with diverse Hispanic roots, Going Places shows appreciation of their cultures and how they influence their life choices and our community. The subjects come from a variety of countries and professions, such as art and architecture, community service, law, hospitality, and the media. This exhibit will be presented in English and Spanish.
JANUARY 11, 2023-FEBUARY 28, 2023
Meet the first Black female attorney to practice law in Palm Beach County, founders of the first Black Women Lawyers Association, and impressive attorneys and judges who are recognized as all being the first. In partnership with: Palm Beach County Sheree Davis Cunningham Black Women Lawyers Association and the F. Malcolm Cunningham, Sr. Bar Association
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The month of June is celebrated nationally as LGBTQ+ Pride Month, a positive stand against violence in recognition of the Stonewall Riots in 1969 New York City. In June 2023, the Historical Society will honor the LGBTQ+ community in a celebration of moments of progress in their path to equal rights. This event will be in collaboration with Compass Inc. and the Palm Beach County Human Rights Council, Inc.
APRIL 6, 2023-AUGUST 26, 2023 JUNE 1, 2023-JULY 29, 2023 MARCH 1, 2023-APRIL 1, 2023
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Precious Gift: Rescue and Shanghai
The Johnson History Museum will offer an exhibit created by the Amud Aish Memorial Museum in Brooklyn, New York. Precious Gift: Rescue and Shanghai explores how European Jews found refuge in Japan and China, far from the deadly influence of Adolph Hitler. Diplomats from Japan, the Netherlands, and Lithuania enabled travel from Europe to the Far East, where families could reestablish their lives and practice their religion. “The story of the Jews’ escape to Shanghai carries with it important lessons: the power of faith, the importance of perseverance, the role of resilience, and the imperative of survival,” said Rabbi Sholom Friedmann, Director of Amud Aish Memorial Museum.
The US Congress designated the Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust, which in 2023 occurs on April 16-23. Each March, our Women's History Initiative celebrates contributions and achievements of women in a broad variety of fields. This exhibit features women of Palm Beach County who have stepped out, breaking barriers. Visitors will broaden their understanding of the suffrage movement in the United States and women's activism, including the part race played in challenging universal suffrage.
Holocaust Remembrance Day, or Yom Hashoah, marks the anniversary of the 1943 Warsaw Ghetto Uprising in Poland.
Reception: 4/13/2023 at 5:30 (By Invitation Only)
Escaping The HolocaustPrideWomen's History: A Portrait of Leadership
Randal Agostini was born on Trinidad and raised in England, where he was educated, served in the British Army, and learned to fly. Back in his homeland, he became a pilot for British West Indian Airways and built the first General Aviation Center and Charter business in Trinidad. Scan for events!
Randal J. Agostini
This year’s educational lectures, or History Talks, will be held Wednesdays at 5:30 PM in the Historic Courtroom, on the third floor of the 1916 Historic Courthouse, 300 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. Talks are an hour long, followed by a book signing with the authors. Speakers’ books will be available in the Museum Store throughout the season. Register for lectures online at pbchistory.org. Free for HSPBC members; $20 non-members
An Englishman in the Seminole War: A Memoir Based Upon the Letters of John Bemrose
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
HISTORY TALKS
John Bemrose, great-great-grandfather of the author, came to America from England as an unaccompanied 16-year-old in 1831. During the Second Seminole War (1835-1842), he served in the US Army as a hospital steward. Bemrose documented this period in letters to his eldest son, which Agostini has edited into a memoir. Bemrose provides unique descriptions of 19thcentury Florida and the challenges of life as a soldier.
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Multicolored Memories of a Black Southern Girl
FEBRUARY 8, 2023 APRIL 12, 2023
Russell P. Kelley An Illustrated History of Palm Beach: How Palm Beach
Dr. Kitty Oliver is an oral historian and author, a TV and web radio producer, and a recording artist. She holds an MFA in creative writing and a PhD in Comparative Studies focusing on race and ethnic communication. The native Floridian came of age with desegregation in the South, and she has lived through and chronicled decades of societal change as a veteran journalist, performer, and scholar. Dr. Oliver's entertaining presentation includes video and music.
Kitty Oliver, PhD
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Evolved Over 150 Years from Wilderness to Wonderland
Russell P. Kelley, born and raised in Palm Beach, is a lawyer and a strategic advisor who represented global groups in Paris and London for decades. Kelley is an active member of the Board of Governors of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County, which co-authored An Illustrated History. This nostalgic journey through time is told through the Society's photographic collection.
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William W. Price, P.A. 5:30 PM in the 1916 Courthouse
SPECIAL LECTURE EVENT JANUARY 19, 2023
Could You Pass the Civics Test to Become a Naturalized Citizen of the USA? Applicants for US citizenship, or naturalization, are provided with 100 questions and answers to study for the civics portion of the naturalization test, which is given orally. A USCIS officer asks the applicant up to 10 of those 100, and the applicant must answer six correctly to pass the civics portion of the naturalization test. Join Judge Ginsburg and find a new appreciation for the efforts of those who aspire to be called “Americans.”
Douglas Howard Ginsburg is an American jurist and academic who serves on the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. He was appointed to the court at age 40 in 1986 by President Reagan and served as its chief judge 2001-2008. This event is a partnership with the Palm Beach County Bar Association.
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Judge Douglas H. Ginsburg
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JANUARY 19, 2023
This series occurs on the third Thursday of November through April at 3:00 pm. Speakers’ books will be available in the Museum Store throughout the season. Purchase in person, by phone, or online at pbchistory.org/store. HSPBC members receive a discount on all purchases. Virtual lectures are free. Register online at pbchistory.org for the link to join a talk. 2022
VIRTUAL HISTORY TALKS
José Garcia, PhD The Mariel Boatlift In 1980, desperate Cuban refugees set out across the Straits of Florida to escape political and economic repression. Many longed to reunite with family members in the United States, who had already escaped from Fidel Castro’s communist dictatorship. Dr. José García was one of more than 125,000 Cuban immigrants who took part in the Mariel boatlift and has presented his experiences around the world. The journey of Marjorie Merriweather Post, of Mar-a-Lago fame, began gluing cereal boxes in her father’s barn as a young girl. No one could have predicted that C. W. Post’s Cereal Company would grow into the General Foods empire, with Marjorie as its heiress and leading lady. Not content to stay in her prescribed roles of highsociety wife, mother and hostess, Marjorie became the wealthiest woman in the United States before the age of 30. Pataki is a New York Times bestselling author of five historical novels featuring fascinating women.
NOVEMBER 17,
The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post
Allison Pataki
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Ninety Miles and a Lifetime Away: Memories of Early Cuban Exiles
West Palm Beach's Murdering Postmistress: Lena Clarke Lena Clarke was many things – writer, poet, composer, postmistress –and murderer. This sordid tale of twisted love, the occult, grand theft and murder takes place during the 1920s West Palm Beach boom. The crime and trial made national headlines. This presentation will bring this amazing tale to life through photos, headlines, and Lena's own words.
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Historian Ginger Pedersen is the co-author of three books on South Florida history, Pioneering Palm Beach: The Deweys and the South Florida Frontier and Legendary Locals of West Palm Beach, and co-editor of Pandemic in Paradise: Florida Stories from the 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic.
Ginger L. Pedersen, PhD
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 MARCH 16, 2023
Powell presents his interviews with refugees who left Cuba between 1959 and the 1962 Missile Crisis and those on the Freedom Flights of the late 1960s and early 1970s. More than 600,000 Cubans migrated to the US, many arriving in Miami with only a few clothes and pocket money. Exiles describe why they left the island, how they prepared for departure, what situations they faced in the US, and how they integrated into American life. Powell's work is preserved in the University of Miami Cuban Heritage Collection.
Pamela Acheson Myers
David L. Powell A Year in Palm Beach: Life in an Alternate Universe
Pamela Acheson Myers provides a finely-painted portrait of Palm Beach, from the mega yachts, mansions, and millionaires to laws that forbid dogs from barking or dictate the height of one’s lawn. Myers and her husband moved here on a whim, which became a life changing Davidevent.
APRIL 20, 2023
Step back in time on a History & Architecture Walking Tour led by award-winning architect and historic preservation specialist Rick Gonzalez of REG Architects. The 60-to-90-minute tour showcases the evolution of urban design in the historic heart of downtown West Palm Beach. From the Historic 1916 Courthouse to functional landmarks like the Comeau and Harvey buildings, learn the stories behind some of the city’s most impressive buildings and the efforts that preserve their quality workmanship and beauty to impress future generations. Explore the architectural styles that define the West Palm Beach skyline.
Friday tours begin at 4:00 PM inside the second floor of the 1916 Courthouse, 300 N. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, and end on Clematis Street. Saturday tours begin at 10:00 AM at the West Palm Beach Greenmarket (N. Clematis St.) and end in the 1916 Courthouse. Tickets are $10.00. Purchase at pbchistory.org. This is a rain-or-shine event.
GUIDED HISTORY WALKS
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ON THE AVENUE DECEMBER 7, 2022 & FEBRUARY 9, 2023 On the Avenue is a great way to see and explore historic Worth Avenue in all its glory. Attendees will enjoy cocktails, small bites, and history highlights from Worth Avenue historian Rick Rose. Travel through time and learn the fascinating, iconic history of Worth Avenue in style! 5:00 PM $20 HSPBC members $40 non-members Presented in partnership with: Purchase tickets at pbchistory.org or call 561.832.4164 ext. 100. 21
The Florida Sugar Cane League was founded in 1964 by George Wedgworth and a group of South Florida farmers. It represents all the nearly 300 farmers in the EAA through its educational efforts. Its mission is to build sustainable long-term relationships between agriculture and Palm Beach County’s diverse population by exposing those on the East Coast to the lives and livelihoods of the people who grow much of their food. The League offers “Meet A Farmer” luncheons and Farm-To-Table dinners to strengthen that bond. It also represents the industry’s interests in Washington, DC.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2022 FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 2023
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The HSPBC has partnered with the League to reserve two dates for their group Farm Tour. It is a fun, informative trip into the heart of the area where our farmers grow food for you and your family. Guests learn how farmers grow sugar cane and the many other crops that make the Everglades Agricultural Area the Winter Vegetable Capital of the World. The sheer vastness of the land, the economic impact of agriculture, and the importance of Lake Okeechobee are all on the agenda as the League seeks to provide a first-hand glance at life in the Glades. Register at pbchistory.org or call 561. 832. 4164 ext. 100.
Agriculture has long been the lifeblood of Palm Beach County, beginning with our early European settlements. In what would become the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA), settlers and land speculators found unique conditions for growing food. The muck soil, heat, and flat land made the EAA a perfect conduit for feeding South Florida—and later, the nation. Palm Beach County leads the nation in the production of sugar cane, sweet corn, sweet bell peppers, lettuce, radishes, Chinese vegetables, specialty leaf, and celery.
AGRICULTURAL TOURS Farm Tours presented by Florida Sugar Cane League
ARCHIVAL EVENING
The premier benefit event of the HSPBC is Archival Evening, a muchanticipated dinner dance that highlights those whose achievements have substantially contributed to the unique character of this region. This year we will honor George T. Elmore. George Thomas Elmore moved to Florida at the age of 17 to work for his brother, Bob, who had recently moved his Hardrives Co. to Fort Lauderdale. In 1953 George founded Hardrives of Delray, so as not to encroach on his brother’s territory. Starting with a dump truck, roller, and grader, George’s company built much of Military Trail, Congress and Atlantic avenues, several segments of I-95, and much more. They provided road surface for schools and subdivisions, striving each time to be timely, cost-effective, and the highest possible quality. Elmore’s impact on Palm Beach County has gone far beyond the pavement. During the rapid development of the 1970s and 1980s, he was on the ground floor of the Economic Council, Business Development Board, Florida Atlantic University, Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, and more. Since stepping back from leadership of Hardrives, he has spread even more time, wisdom, and funding among dozens of local private and quasi-government organizations.
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2022 Sailfish Club of Florida, Palm Beach 7:00 PM By Invitation Only Please call 561.832.4164 ext. 100.
THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2023 Enjoy an intimate cruise on a classic charter yacht with food, drinks, live music, and historian Rick Rose regaling you with local history! Built in 1926, the 122-foot Mariner III embodies the elegance and luxury of America’s Golden Age. Rich varnished teak, gleaming brass, and hand-crafted beveled leaded crystal windows from Paris are just some of its gracious details. For nearly a decade this event has been in great demand, and with limited occupancy, be sure to make your reservation early. Purchase tickets at pbchistory.org or call 561.832.4164 ext. 100. $175 HSPBC members $150 Young Friends members $200 non-members SUNSET HISTORY CRUISE 24
Young Friends of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County is a vibrant and diverse group of young professionals committed to supporting the mission of HSPBC and to learning about local history through education and social events. Its focus is to raise awareness and funds for the educational programs of the HSPBC and exhibitions in the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum. to help HSPBC
your community, grow your career, or make new friends, Young Friends of the
is perfect for you. Come make history with Youngpbchistory.org/personal-membershipsus!FriendsofHSPBCMembership$150*YoungFriendsareage21-45 Includes basic membership benefits (SEE page 40) plus: • Premier invitation to YF social and educational events • Complimentary ticket to Cocktails in Paradise events • Exclusive Invitation to YF Season Kickoff event • Reduced-price tickets to HSPBC signature events (Evening on Antique Row, Sunset History Cruise) • Reduced-price YF ticket to Archival Evening gala • Workshop and educational programs • Eligibility to join invitation-only YF Steering Committee 25
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The famous father and son photography duo Bert and Richard Morgan knew that Palm Beach and social royalty adored them. Their images preserved not just the lifestyle but the culture of the town for over five decades. This special one-night photographic exhibit, The Magnificent Morgans, includes images from the enchanting lives of the world’s rich and famous.
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$30 HSPBC members $40 callpbchistory.orgPurchaseFreenon-memberstoYFmembersticketsator561.832.4164ext. 100.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2023
The La Coquille Club, Eau Palm Beach – 5:30 PM
COCKTAILS IN PARADISE
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Celebrate Palm Beach County with this signature Young Friends event, a great way to catch up with friends, network with notables, and practice our legacy of community.
Fascinating Fatio Private Residence, Palm Beach – 5:30 PM
Hosted by: Jeffrey Alderton – Board Chair, The La Coquille Club
The Magnificent Morgans
Join the Young Friends for a tour of Palm Beach County’s historic and iconic venues! You are invited to enjoy a cocktail and lite bites in spectacular storied locations, while learning their rarely told history.
Designing Palm Beach Presented by Tralongo and Taylor Private Residence, Palm Beach – 5:30 PM
Enjoy the elegant ambiance of a Maurice Fatio design while sipping cocktails and nibbling hors d’oeuvres. Get a taste of this signature style that had prospective homeowners clamoring for one of his creations.
The unique style and historically significant buildings of the Palm Beaches are thanks to the designers. It is the team of architects, craftsmen, and interior and landscape designers that creates the ambiance and character that turns the houses into homes.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2023
Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach 6:00-9:00 PM; VIP 7:00-10:00 PM $75 General Admission (In Advance) $175 VIP (In Advance) $100 General Addmission (At the Door) $200 VIP (At the Door) Private cabanas start at $2,500 28
SATURDAY
Evening on Antique Row is a signature fundraising event benefitting the Historical Society of Palm Beach County, in partnership with the Antique Row Association. The 21+ event closes Dixie Highway to traffic between Southern Boulevard and Monroe Drive, allowing visitors to explore the area’s unique shops, which stay open late to tempt attendees with collections of 17th-to-20th-century antiques, decorative arts, fine art, and design services. The chic street festival brings “The Row” to life with live entertainment, cocktails, food samples from the area’s top restaurants, and much more. At the heart of the event is a desire to increase awareness of this historic commercial area, which is a key to Palm Beach County’s reputation as a cultural, dining, and shopping destination. APRIL 1, 2023 pbchistory.org or South
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HAUNTING HISTORY Join our historians in the 1916 Historic Courtroom for an intriguing journey through Palm Beach County’s past featuring harrowing murders and mayhem. Doors open at 6:00 PM for lite bites and wine. Tickets at pbchistory.org/events $30 HSPBC members $40 Thisnon-membersisa21+event. OCTOBER 13 & 20, 2022 Contact: Rhonda Gordon Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator 561.832.4164 ext. rgordon@pbchistory.org113 Have you heard chilling stories from Palm Beach County history? 30
Join us for an unforgettable evening crossing traditional theater with modern-day law. Ever wonder what it’s like to be part of a scandalous trial of Palm Beach’s rich and famous? Step into the inspirational 1916 Courtroom and take part in the trial or sit in the audience and enjoy the show! 5:30 PM - Mix & Mingle 6:00 PM - Court is in session! $25 HSPBC members $35 Thisnon-membersisa21+event. *Trial roles are assigned at the discretion of the HSPBC. THURSDAY : NOVEMBER 17, 2022 JANUARY 12, 2023 MARCH 16, 2023 APRIL 27, 2023 Contact: Rhonda Gordon Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator 561.832.4164 ext. rgordon@pbchistory.org113 WAS IT MURDER? MOCK TRIAL 31
In a collaboration with community leaders, the Historical Society and Johnson History Museum will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) and explore the Hispanic diaspora in Palm Beach County. Panel Discussion & Reception September 28, 2022 Reception 5:30 PM | Panel 6:30 PM 1916 Courthouse HISPANIC HERITAGE Representatives of several nations in the Hispanic diaspora will share inspiring stories from their lives and cultures, educating one another and the audience about some of the ethnic groups living in Palm Beach County. Register at pbchistory.org or call 561.832.4164 ext. 100. Panel: Evelyn Torres Hopkins, Moderator, Senior Corporate Counsel, Florida Crystals Corporation Jorge Avellana – Retired Executive Director, Hispanic Human Resources Council, Inc. Rick Gonzalez – REG Architects Felicia Rodriquez – News Anchor, WPBF 25 News Maricela Torres – Executive Director, Esperanza Community Center The Reception will also introduce the courtroom exhibit Going Places on local residents with Hispanic roots (SEE page 12). See the Calendar for more Hispanic Heritage events. 32
For the third year, the HSPBC will bring together female leaders in Palm Beach County to discuss their journeys and how they operate. In 1981, when Congress passed a proclamation designating Women’s History Week. Since 1995, US presidents have issued a series of proclamations designating March as Women’s History recognizes that each of the many cultural groups in our has its own history as well as a shared history. Through our Women’s History Initiative, we facilitate a growing group of both women and men that support activities to recognize and empower the strength of women in our community, past and present. you to last year's panel participants: Fabiola Brumley, Tunjarnika Coleman-Ferrell, Frances Fisher, Sarah Wetenhall, and moderator Felicia Rodriguez. more Women’s History Month events throughout March. | 6:30 PM call 561.832.4164
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History Traveling Exhibits
History of Florida and Civics
The HSPBC produces segments of history curriculum and related topics in traveling exhibits. They are available for loan to schools, libraries, and other non-commercial use, indoors or outdoors.
Contact Casey Lipschutz, Education Coordinator, at 561.832.4164 ext.109 or clipschutz@pbchistory.org.
The Traveling Educational Trunk Program offers exciting hands-on history lessons for the classroom! The themed Trunks contain activities and reproductions of artifacts, as well as teaching aids that can be adapted to all grade levels.
EDUCATION
Traveling Trunks
Since 2003, the Historical Society of Palm Beach County has dedicated staff, funds, and time to the education of our county's children. In a partnership with the school district, we produce free curriculum materials to teach the history of Palm Beach County and Florida–state mandated for Grade 4– and Civics for Grade 7. Subjects include geography, Native Americans, and our diverse multicultural groups. Find them, with teacher guides, at pbchistory.org.
Speakers Bureau Let us bring the richness of Palm Beach County history to your workplace or community group. Historical Society speakers offer in-person presentations by our Academic Team and Docents.
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THE ARCHIVAL COLLECTION
The Historical Society of Palm Beach County has amassed, since 1937, an extensive, ever-expanding collection in its archives that includes more than four million photographic images. The three-dimensional collections include samples of technology from the pre-historic era to the 21st century—from hunting and farm implements to the first personal computers, which were developed in Palm Beach County. The HSPBC’s architectural drawings from names including Addison Mizner, Maurice Fatio, Byron Simonson, and Gustav Maass, combined with the vast collection of photographs and supported by research, serve as a guide for preservationists, builders, and owners of landmarked
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maintains an active research facility and documents the people and events that have shaped Palm Beach County and Florida. These holdings are a valuable source of primary and secondary sources. Most images may be reproduced for private, business, or educational use. If you are interested in purchasing a digital image that you’ve seen on our social media, in the Museum, or on our website, we offer hi-resolution digital reproductions to meet your personal, display, publication, and advertising needs to obtain and license.
The Historical Society of Palm Beach County is committed to providing access to our collection. Visit pbchistory.org/research-room to learn more.
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VOLUNTEERING In today’s busy world, donating time can seem overwhelming. Volunteering, however, is a wonderful way to explore your interests and passions. Receive continuing education that builds on skills you already have and transfers into your personal and professional life. At the HSPBC’s Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum, YOU decide when and where to help. We offer opportunities to fit nearly any age or •circumstance:Museum Greeter • Museum Store Clerk • Museum Docent • Archive Volunteer • Special Events Volunteer In whatever capacity you choose, you can make a powerful difference in others’ lives and an even bigger difference in yours! Without our volunteers, the HSPBC could not effectively further its mission. Contact Rhonda Gordon Volunteer and Outreach rgordon@pbchistory.orgCoordinatoror561.832.4164 ext. 113 38
THE 1916 SOCIETY
When you join the Historical Society of Palm Beach County at this most prestigious level, you enable us to help educate our county's children, maintain a free museum for all, and operate a vast archival research facility. The ways in which we share our history are changing. We appreciate your support as we continue to deepen our impact here in Palm Beach County.
When it was constructed in 1916 in sparsely populated West Palm Beach, the elegant neoclassical style of the Historic Palm Beach County Court House demonstrated the vision local government had that the country would develop into an important destination. In 2007, the structure was restored to its former grandeur and stands today as an icon and a testament to the county's phenomenal growth.
Exclusive Benefits of The 1916 Society • Private luncheon with HSPBC President and Chief Executive Officer • Exclusive private tour of HSPBC Archives with Chief Curator • Name on The 1916 Society Donor Plaque, updated annually • Name on HSPBC Board letterhead • Name at pbchistory.org and in Tustenegee and Season Guide • Invitation to Annual Benefactor Reception • Unlimited research from HSPBC Archives/Library with professional support, by appointment • 2 VIP tickets to Evening on Antique Row • Admission for 2 additional guests at lectures • Mailed invitation to all special events • 20% discount on Gift Memberships • 20% discount in Museum Store • Ability to arrange approved events at 1916 Courthouse • Complimentary book reserved at Museum Store • Frameable print of historic photograph from HSPBC archives • Subscription to Tustenegee journal Members of The 1916 Society Mr. and Mrs. Howard B Bernick Mrs. Edith R. Dixon Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey H. Fisher Mr. and Mrs. George L. Ford III Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Johnson Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Kirchhoff Mr. and Mrs. Christopher D. Pappas Mrs. Frances G. Scaife Mr. John Turgeon Mrs. Dean Woodman 39
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS THE 1916 SOCIETY $10,000 • Benefits for 2 adults • All benefits of Royal Palm membership • Private luncheon with HSPBC President and CEO • Exclusive private tour of Archives with Chief Curator • Name on 1916 Society Donor Plaque, updated annually • Name on HSPBC Board letterhead • Name at website, Tustenegee, and Season Guide ROYAL PALM $5,000 • Benefits for 2 adults • All benefits of Providencia membership • Name on HSPBC Board letterhead • Name on Donor Recognition Wall, updated annually • Invitation to Annual Benefactor Reception • Unlimited research from HSPBC Archives/Library *All memberships include: Admission to History Talks and other lectures Museum Store discount of 10% unless otherwise noted Recognition in the Tustenegee journal Society News e-newletter announcements Notification of special events *Additional benefits are listed by level *Allbelow.memberships except ARCHIVIST and YOUNG FRIEND provide benefits for 2 adults. Scan to PROVIDENCIAmembershippurchaseonline$2,500• Benefits for 2 adults • All benefits of Pioneer membership • Name on Donor Recognition Wall, updated annually • Invitation to Annual Benefactor Reception • 2 VIP tickets to Evening on Antique Row • Admission for 2 additional guests at each lecture 40
MEMBERSHIP FLAGLER $500 • Benefits for 2 adults • All benefits of Mizner membership • Mailed invitations to all special events • Subscription to Tustenegee (print) • 2 hours research from HSPBC Archives/Library • Frameable print of historic photograph from Archives • Complimentary book reserved at the Museum Store • Admission for 1 additional guest at each lecture YOUNG FRIEND $150 • Benefits for 2 adults • 1 hour research from HSPBC Archives/Library • Frameable print of historic photograph from Archives • Subscription to Tustenegee (electronically) BAREFOOT MAILMAN $125 • Benefits for 2 adults • Subscription to Tustenegee (electronically) ARCHIVIST $75 • Benefits for 1 adult CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP To learn about our Corporate Membership levels, call 561.832.4164 ext. 103 or visit pbchistory.org. MIZNER $250 • Benefits for 2 adults • 1 hour research from HSPBC Archives/Library • Frameable print of historic photograph from Archives • Subscription to Tustenegee (electronically) PIONEER $1,000 • Benefits for 2 adults • All benefits of Flagler membership • Name on Donor Recognition Wall, updated annually • Mailed invitation to all special events • 5 hours research from HSPBC Archives/Library • 20% discount on Gift Memberships • 20% discount in the Museum Store • Ability to hold events at the 1916 Historic Courthouse • 2 General Admission tickets to Evening on Antique Row • Tustenegee journal by mail 41
Richard
M. Kirchhoff Past Chair Board of Advisors
The Honorable Karen Marcus
S. Johnson Jr. First Vice Chair MarkStevens
Dale R. Hedrick
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Burkhardt
Thomas
John GeorgeArcherL.FordIII
William
SharonDale
Harper
PresidentStaff and Chief Executive Officer Jeremy W. Johnson Chief Curator Debi Murray Director of Research Rose Guerrero Office Administrator Sharon Poss Grants | Membership | Museum Store Lise Steinhauer Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator Rhonda Gordon Education Coordinator Casey Lipschutz Director of Development Taylor Materio Museum Coordinator Jamal Julien Marketing & Events Coordinator Arliany Sapuis
Alex
Secretary
Mary PennyRussellFreitasP.KelleyMurphy Board of Governors
Johnson
Ex-Officio Board Members Alexandria Ayala School Board of Palm Beach County Mack Bernard Board of Palm Beach County Commissioners Danielle Hickox Moore Town of Palm Beach Mayor
G.
AlishaVMaryAndrewStephenScottGriswoldJohnsonC.RichmanSciameWeisserniqueWilliamsWinn,Ph.D.
A. Meyer
HISTORICAL
Officers Board Chair
Thomas
Christian
Carey KeithSidneyJorgeHarveyO'DonnellE.OyerIIIPesqueraA.StubbsJr.Williams
Maria MargaretHamptonLaurelAntuñaBakerBeebeCheryl
TheWilliamDennisGeorgeMarkKatharineCressmanAngleD.BronsonDickensonB.ElhilowT.ElmoreGradyGrahamHonorableBradley
JeffreyAlderton
Pat Seaton Gary S. Lesser
Burns,CPA Members at Large
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JosephChase Treasurer
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Physical Address 300 North Dixie Highway West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone 561.832.4164 pbchistory.org Mailing Address P.O. Box 4364 West Palm Beach, FL 33402 Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.
