Tag: History Museum

Henry Flagler, often referred to as the inventor of modern Florida, embarked on a bold journey that reshaped the state’s landscape and economy. The Flagler Museum’s 2024 Fall Exhibition, In the Golden Dreamland of Winter: Henry Flagler’s FEC Hotel Company, offers an in-depth exploration of Flagler’s Florida East Coast Hotel …

During this beloved annual event, families tour Whitehall after hours and discover the origins of American Christmas traditions. Holiday Evening Tours begin with a special Docent-led holiday tour of Whitehall, followed by a reception featuring Christmas carolers, refreshments, and holiday-themed activities. Guests have the rare opportunity to experience Whitehall by …

The Annual Christmas Tree Lighting festivities include music played on the original 1,249-pipe organ and the 1902 Steinway art-case grand piano, choir performances, refreshments, and a visit from Santa Claus.  The event culminates with Henry Flagler’s youngest descendants lighting the 16-foot Grand Hall Christmas Tree. Everyone will receive a box …

The origins of many beloved American Christmas traditions can be traced back to the Gilded Age. This year’s Christmas at Whitehall program will feature a lecture by Patrick Sauer, history correspondent for Smithsonian Magazine, about O. Henry’s story, The Gift of the Magi, first published in 1905. The story with …

Each day the Museum is open during the Season, the Flagler Museum offers an afternoon tea which features an array of delicacies and refreshments reminiscent of the elegance of the Gilded Age. Visitors will enjoy a selection of gourmet tea sandwiches, traditional scones, and sweets complemented by the Flagler Museum’s …

Jeremy Johnson is the President and CEO of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County. He is passionate about the rich history of West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County. The Society and the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum are housed in the magnificently restored, three-story …