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04/20/10 - HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY PRESENTS HONORS DURING ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING
The Historical Society of Palm Beach County presented its two highest honors, the Judge James R. Knott Historical Contribution Award and the Fannie James Pioneering Award, during its annual meeting at the Royal Poinciana Chapel in Palm Beach.
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04/20/10 - HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY APPOINTS NEW MEMBERS TO ITS BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Historical Society of Palm Beach County has appointed Melanie Hill, Annette Stubbs and Scott Velozo to its 2010-2013 Board of Governors. They join current board members Kathy Bleznak, Wayne Boynton, Beau Breckenridge, Perry E. Brown, Joseph D. Farish, Jr., Mariano Garcia, John M. Howe, Pat Johnson, Patricia Lester, Sydelle Meyer, Frank Newman III, Carey O'Donnell, Cater Randolph, Frances Scaife and James "Buddy" Thompson.
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03/23/10 - LANTANA CADET SQUADRON VISITS JOHNSON HISTORY MUSEUM
The Historical Society of Palm Beach County welcomed the Lantana Cadet Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, to a private viewing of "War in Florida Waters 1942 - 1943: Eyes of the Home Skies," the recently opened exhibit at the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum.
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03/06/10 - CLEAR SKIES AND BRISK AIR ENHANCE ATTENDANCE AT THE 15TH ANNUAL EVENING ON ANTIQUE ROW
While the temperature dipped into the mid 40's Saturday evening, a record number of friends and fans of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County's Evening on Antique Row donned sweaters and jackets and flocked to South Dixie Highway for the 15th Young Friends' signature outdoor event.
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02/27/10 - 3rd PREVIEW EVENING OF THE PALM BEACH JEWELRY, ART & ANTIQUE SHOW BENEFITS THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
Torrential winds and rain made it all the more cozy inside the Palm Beach County Convention Center as more than 350 philanthropists and antique enthusiasts attended the 3rd Preview Evening of the Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show benefiting the Historical Society of Palm Beach County.
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02/23/10 - "WAR IN FLORIDA WATERS 1942 -1943: EYES OF THE HOME SKIES" EXHIBIT OPENS AT THE RICHARD AND PAT JOHNSON PALM BEACH COUNTY HISTORY MUSEUM
"War in Florida Waters 1942-193, Eyes of the Home Skies" commemorates the history of Civil Air Patrol Coastal Patrol 3: Puddle Jumpers of Lantana. The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) worked to fill the wartime void by providing small civilian airplanes for anti-submarine patrols along the coast until the military could take over the mission.
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02/06/10 - AN INSIDER’S PERSPECTIVE ON RYBOVICH BOATYARD’S 90 YEAR HISTORY
The Historical Society of Palm Beach County presents An Insider's Perspective on Rybovich Boatyard's 90 Year History, a lecture by Pat Rybovich.
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01/27/10 - HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY HONORS CHAIRMEN, CHAIRWOMEN, SPONSORS & PATRONS OF PRIVATE PREVIEW EVENING
Earnie Bourne opened his Palm Beach, Everglades Island home January 27th for an evening reception in support of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County and the upcoming Private Preview Evening of the Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show.
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01/25/10 - THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY ANNOUNCES BOOK DONATION AS PART OF BOY SCOUTS’ CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
The Historical Society of Palm Beach County, distributor of “The Adventures of Charlie Pierce, the American Jungle,” by past Board Chairman and Author Harvey Oyer, announces the donation of 3,000 of the children’s books to members of the Gulfstream Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
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01/04/10 - DOWNTOWN WEST PALM BEACH HISTORY STROLLS TO BEGIN AT HISTORIC COURTHOUSE
The Historical Society of Palm Beach County will host Downtown West Palm Beach History Strolls led by architect and historian Rick Gonzalez of REG Architects.
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12/03/09 - HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY APPOINTS NEW MEMBERS TO ITS BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Historical Society of Palm Beach County has appointed Mariano Garcia, Dennis Grady, John Howe, Frank Newman III, Carey O'Donnell and Cater Randolph, to its Board of Governors. They join current board members Kathy Bleznak, Wayne Boynton, Beau Breckenridge, Perry E. Brown, Rosalind Clarke, Joseph D. Farish, Jr., Pat Johnson, Peter I.C. Knowles, II, Patricia Lester, Sydelle Meyer, Frances Scaife, James "Buddy" Thompson and Karl H. Watson. The 2009-2010 board officers are Mark B. Elhilow chairman; Robert W. Ganger, first vice chairman; Robert J. Green, M.D., second vice chairman; J. Grier Pressley, III, third vice chairman; Thomas Kirchhoff, secretary; Jonathan R. Satter, treasurer; Mark Stevens, executive committee at large; and Harvey E. Oyer, past chairman.
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10/12/09 - TRAVELING EDUCATIONAL TRUNKS PROGRAM EXPANDED TO GLADES AREA SCHOOLS
The Historical Society of Palm Beach County has announced the expansion of its Traveling Educational Trunk Program to seven Glades Area Elementary Schools. The program will increase the reach of the program to more than 350 additional students in the Palm Beach County School District.
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09/21/09 - HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY APPOINTS NEW PRESIDENT
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - The Historical Society of Palm Beach County has named John McDonagh, a nationally prominent executive in the field of cultural heritage, to be its new President and Chief Executive Officer.
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06/17/09 - PHOTOGRAPHS NEEDED FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY CENTENNIAL EXHIBIT
Continuing its celebration of the beginning of Palm Beach County, the Historical Society of Palm Beach County will debut "Snapshot 1909: Birth of a County."
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05/29/09 - "HURRICANES AND CLIMATE CHANGE: WHAT CAN FLORIDA'S HURRICANE HISTORY TELL US?"
The Historical Society of Palm Beach County presents a lecture by Christopher Landsea, Ph.D., Science and Operations Officer, NOAA National Hurricane Center
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05/27/09 - HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY PARTNERS WITH PALM BEACH COUNTY'S DIGITAL PUBLIC SQUARE
The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties has launched the Digital Public Square, an internet site designed to boost civic involvement in Palm Beach County.
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04/27/09 - HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY PRESENTS HONORS DURING ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING
The Historical Society of Palm Beach County presented its two highest honors, the Judge James R. Knott Historical Contribution Award and the Fannie James Pioneering Award, during its annual meeting at The Breakers hotel in Palm Beach, one of America’s legendary resort destinations.
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04/27/09 - HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNOUNCES ART CONTEST WINNERS
The Historical Society of Palm Beach has recognized nine student winners of the Florida History Through Art Contest at the Society’s annual members meeting.
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04/26/09 - HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY PRESENTS BAREFOOT MAILMAN DAY AT THE RITZ-CARLTON, PALM BEACH
As part of its educational programming efforts, and in celebration of Palm Beach County's Centennial, the Historical Society of Palm Beach County will sponsor a fun filled afternoon of history related family activities Sunday, April 26 at the recently renovated Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach.
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04/14/09 - LOREN MINTZ ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT PLANS
Loren Mintz, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County, has announced his retirement.
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03/25/09 - 2009 GREAT FLORIDIANS DESIGNATED DURING FLORIDA HERITAGE MONTH
Tallahassee, FL: Secretary of State Kurt S. Browning announced today that six individuals, Pedro Menendez de Aviles, first Governor of Spanish Florida; Governor Bob Martinez; Dr. Mae McMillan, noted educator; Eugene Patterson, journalist; Charles W. Pierce, early Florida pioneer and "Barefoot Mailman" and author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings have been designated the 2009 Great Floridians.
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03/22/09 - HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY CELEBRATES THE 75-YEAR HISTORY OF THE WEST PALM BEACH FISHING CLUB
A day of fishing related history and fun activities sponsored by the Historical Society of Palm Beach County and the West Palm Beach Fishing Club took place Sunday, March 22, at the historic 1916 Courthouse in downtown West Palm Beach.
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03/09/09 - DINA MERRILL ATTENDS SEA CLOUD LECTURE HOSTED BY THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
The Historical Society of Palm Beach County continued its lecture series March 9, with a presentation and discussion of the legendary ship Sea Cloud, the magnificent sailing vessel once owned by Marjorie Merriweather Post and E.F. Hutton.
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03/07/09 - ANTIQUES, FOOD, MUSIC, GOLF, CLASSIC CARS AND FUN; SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT THE 14TH ANNUAL EVENING ON ANTIQUE ROW
A gentle March breeze and temperatures in the 70’s set the stage for the 14th Annual Evening on Antique Row, the signature outdoor event sponsored by the Young Friends of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County, where shop owners along South Dixie Highway opened their stores to display beautiful antiques and offer refreshments for all.
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02/13/09 - 6th ANNUAL PALM BEACH JEWELRY, ART & ANTIQUE SHOW DEBUTED WITH RECORD ATTENDANCE AND STRONG SALES AT OPENING NIGHT PRIVATE PREVIEW PARTY
Opening Night Private Preview Party Benefits the Historical Society of Palm Beach County
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02/05/09 - YOUNG FRIENDS OF THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY HOST RECEPTION AT THE 2009 AMERICAN RED CROSS DESIGNERS' SHOW HOUSE
More than 170 guests of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County embraced the cool weather to preview the imaginative design and decor on display at the historic Providencia House, the 2009 Red Cross Designers' Show House in West Palm Beach.
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12/10/08 - HISTORICAL SOCIETY HONORS LEGENDARY ARCHITECT JOHN L. VOLK AT 7th ANNUAL ARCHIVAL EVENING
PALM BEACH, Fla. The Historical Society of Palm Beach County honored John L. Volk, the legendary architect who was famous for his design influence in establishing Palm Beachâ??s signature style in the 1920s. The intimate dinner-dance took place on Wednesday, December 10 at Club Colette in Palm Beach.
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12/04/08 - HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY HOSTS LECTURE AND BOOK SIGNING WITH AUTHOR LINDA CORLEY AND MEMBERS OF THE BOB DAVIDOFF FAMILY
The Historical Society of Palm Beach County continued its lecture series on December 4 with author Linda Corley, whose book, “The Kennedy Family Album” offers an intimate and candid look into the private lives of the first family through the lens of celebrity photographer and Palm Beach resident Bob Davidoff.
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11/20/08 - YOUNG FRIENDS OF THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY HONOR EVENING ON ANTIQUE ROW HOST COMMITTEE AND SPONSORS
The exclusive Phillips Point Club by The Breakers provided the setting for the Young Friends of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County to recognize the Host Committee and sponsors of the 14th Annual Evening on Antique Row.
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11/10/08 - HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY HOSTS LECTURE AND BOOK SIGNING WITH AUTHOR WILLIAM G. CRAWFORD
The Historical Society of Palm Beach County kicked off its lecture series on November 10 with author William Crawford, whose book, “Florida’s Big Dig: The Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway from Jacksonville to Miami, 1881 to 1935" offers the first comprehensive look at the construction of the Florida portion of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, which stretches from Miami to Boston.
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