Events and Programs

The educational and entertaining selection of programs offered by the Historical Society of Bay County continues. These programs are offered on the fourth Monday evening of each month at 6:00 pm in the Community Room of the Bay County Library. The Winter/Spring series will begin on January 27, 2025, and continue through May 26, 2025. A wide range of topics can be expected primarily focused on local topics. All programs are free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated.

January 27, 2025

Join us for a special evening celebrating the businesses that built our town's foundation. This roundtable storying telling event will feature local icons sharing the origin stories of their family businesses, including:

Carolyn and Jimmy Branch - Speedy Car Wash, Speedy Car Wash, Jimmy's Car Wash, Chicken Box, Jimmy's Drive-In, and Tallyho Drive-In

Carolyn Cramer- Tommy Thomaas Chevrolet

Greg Brudnicki - The Italian Inn

Lee Casey - Boyette and Casey

Paul and Lana Jane Lewis Brent - Junior Food Stores and Sunshine Food Stores

Each guest will share humorous and heartfelt stories about running family businesses, complete with photos and anecdotes that capture the essence of our community. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own stories to share about these businesses--it's a night to remember and celebrate the small businesses that sponsored our youth sports teams, supported local charities and wove the fabric of the community we cherish.

Come laugh, share and honor the businesses that have shaped Panama City. We hope to see you there!

* SPACE IS LIMITED ! Come early to get a seat!

Photos: Lewis Family

Photo: BCPL

February 24, 2025

Save the date for a program celebrating Black History Month and a look at Panama City's Glenwood Community