HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF BAY COUNTY
elcome to the Historical Society of Bay County (HSBC) website. Organized in 1936 to preserve the rich heritage of the area, the society sponsors a monthly meeting and lecture series featuring talks on topics of historical significance to the area. In 2014, the society opened the Bay County History Museum in order to share collected artifacts, photographs and documents with the community. Exhibits related to Bay County’s past are presented throughout the year.
The public is invited, regardless of membership and at no cost to enjoy both the lecture series and the Museum.
Visit Downtown and the Bay County History Museum
Come downtown to shop and tour the Museum.
Summer Hours at 133 Harrison
Tuesday 10am - 1pm
Thursday 10am - 1pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm
It's hot! We are understaffed! But that's summer in Bay County! For the next few weeks, we are cutting back our hours. When vacations and travel are done, we plan to resume our regular hours. Please bear with us and plan your visits for these days
Meanwhileinside the museum it's cool, both in temperature and in sites to see. Exhibits reflect history from the national level to local family stories. We are proud to report the number of out of state visitors continues to rise and their complimentary comments inspire our volunteers. New and exciting events are being planned at the Bay County History Museum. Stop in for a visit. Shop the gift and book area where you can purchase those special ornaments featuring the historic downtown clock, saved from Hurrican Michael, the Tarpon or Panama City Centennial. We carry books featuring local writers that cannot be found. There is no admission to the Museum, but we do accept donations to defray operating expenses.
