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.
Happy 2025 !
With the arrival of Spring, we look to new and exciting events at the museum. New items are frequently displayed, and new exhibits are always in the works. Many local buildings and institutions will be celebrating their centennial in the coming year so the museum will feature some interesting stories, pictures and artifacts relating to those Shop the gift and book area of the Bay County History Museum. We carry books that cannot be found elsewhere. Local writers are always featured! There are those special ornaments featuring the historic Downtown Clock, the Tarpon or the Panama City Centennial for sale as well. Historical Society T-shirts are currently being offered at $10 if you have a Destination P.C. Spring Break Savings Card!
Be sure to follow our awesome schedule of speakers offered on the 4th Monday evening of each month in the Community Room of the Bay County Public Library. Programs begin at 6:00 pm and are free to the public. We do accept donations to defray speaker expenses.
Have You Noticed?
Every weekend there seems to be another special attraction added to the wide variety of regularly scheduled events Downtown ! Sure hope you follow an events calendar to make your plans. In spite of disagreeable weather, the Flux Festival scored big as did the Student Art Show. The St. Patrick's Day celebration was fun! Now make your plans to attend Panama City's own Film Festival in April. The Museum will once again be participating and look for you to some in. Watch this page to learn about what's in store for you at the Bay County History Museum.
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