WEST PALM BEACH, FLA (March 11, 2020)– It’s a “reel-y” big celebration, and that’s no fish tale! The historic West Palm Beach Fishing Club is hosting an open house event March 26 and 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 201 Fifth St (at the corner of Fifth St. and Flagler Drive) in West Palm Beach. The open house continues celebrations of the City of West Palm Beach’s 125th anniversary by local community partners.
During the free event, guests can catch a glimpse of the city’s past and enjoy a tour of the historic club, one of the oldest fishing clubs in America. On-site volunteers will share the Fishing Club’s unique historical role in the city and in the development of the sport fishing industry.
City leaders founded the organization in 1934 as a civic anecdote to the Great Depression, helping to fuel the region’s economic recovery through sport fishing tourism.
“We are thrilled to see our community partners helping us celebrate this milestone year,” said Keith James, Mayor of West Palm Beach. “Free events like this are spreading the word about our wonderful city and its rich history. Our city has come a long way since its start in 1894, and there is so much for all of us to celebrate.”
Events and activities of the 125th Anniversary include a comprehensive exhibit at the Historical Society of Palm Beach County, lectures at the Mandel Public Library, historical walking tours and much more! Some of the celebrations are a part of the City’s heritage events, such as Clematis by Night, and community leaders have rallied their support as well.
A full calendar of the special events confirmed to date can be found below. For the comprehensive list and to read the historic City timeline, visit http://www.wpb.org/125. Continue the celebration online by searching #WPB125.
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APRIL/MAY Historical Society of Palm Beach County hosts West Palm Beach 125 exhibit through
June 27, 2020 at 300 N. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach. For more information, call 561-832-4164 or visit http://www.hspbc.org/.
April 18 – GreenMarket Quasquicentennial Walking Tour will spotlight the last
125 years of city history with landmark stops and stories. Tours begin at 10 a.m. by the banyan tree on the east end of Clematis Street, 101 N. Clematis St., and end at the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum, at 300 N. Dixie Hwy. Tickets are $10 per person and tours are rain or shine. Call 561-832-4164, ext. 2 for more information or reservations.
JUNE: LAST CHANCE: Historical Society of Palm Beach County hosts West Palm Beach 125 exhibit through June 27, 2020 at 300 N. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach. For more information, call 561-832-4164 or visit http://www.hspbc.org/.
June 4: Celebrate Clematis by Night’s 25th Anniversary with 125th theme. Celebrate the last 125 years of West Palm Beach history with music, activities and giveaways.
JULY: July 4: 4th on Flagler Presents a Fantastic Finale in honor of 125th Anniversary.
