The former home of railroad magnate Henry Flagler, “Whitehall,” America’s first museum, is a National Historic Landmark known as the Flagler Museum. It was completed in 1902. The architectural style is Neoclassical and Beaux-Arts.
Take a guided tour and see the changing and special exhibits. The Gilded Age Décor is elaborate and beautiful. Many original furnishings and art are in the building. It is located at One Whitehall Way in Palm Beach.
The exhibit depicting our WWI “swashbucklers in the skies” in the early days of aviation, runs through December 31, 2017. This year is the 100th anniversary of America’s 1917 entry into WWI. Aviators were daring, patriotic, and adventurous. Included will be works of art, artifacts, and printed materials, all on loan from the private collection of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf.
Guided tours are available Wednesdays at 10:30 am and 3:30 pm. Museum admission is free to active duty, reserve, and retired US Military (with proper identification). Check out the illustrated lecture that will be presented to museum attendees on Saturday, November 11 at 11:30 and 2:30 pm. RSVP to 561-655-2833. The 1927 Hollywood film, “Wings,” tells the story. Enjoy the price fixed lunch ($22) at the Café des Beaux-Arts in the museum which reopens on Friday, November 24th.
A series of lectures will cover WWI in more detail. Take your children, especially teens, to learn about past history: “Learning about past history will help prevent making the same mistakes.” For current brochure: https://www.flaglermuseum.us/. Museum Membership information can be found at:
https://www.flaglermuseum.us/membership/individual-membership and other memberships are available as well. For more information call 561-655-2833. This is a popular site for weddings and special events.
