Press Releases

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2013 Press Releases

March 5, 2013
Free Admission to the Flagler Museum in Celebration of Founder's Day 
Each year on June 5th, the Flagler Museum celebrates its anniversary by opening to the public free of charge in honor of the Museum's founder, and Henry Flagler's granddaughter, Jean Flagler Matthews. 

February 19, 2013
Celebrate Mother's Day With Elegant Tea in Café des Beaux-Arts
The Flagler Museum's Café des Beaux-Arts will open specially for Mother's Day weekend on May 11, 2013 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and on May 12, 2013 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

January 11, 2013
Flagler Museum Offers New German Language Audio Tour
The Flagler Museum added a new German language audio tour on January 3, 2013. German-speaking visitors are now able to take an audio tour of Whitehall in their native language.

January 10, 2013
Flagler Museum's Bluegrass in the Pavilion Concert
The 9th Annual Bluegrass in The Pavilion concert continues to bring the best Bluegrass musicians to South Florida. In 2013, Audie Blaylock and Redline and Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver will perform great Bluegrass music at this National Historic Landmark.

2012 Press Releases

December 26, 2012
Flagler Museum's Easter Egg Hunt and Egg Roll
Children are invited to hunt for more than 7,000 candy filled eggs during the Flagler Museum's Easter Egg Hunt and Egg Roll on March 30, 2013. Gates open at 9:00 a.m. and events begin promptly at 10:00 a.m.

December 10, 2012
Flagler Museum's Whitehall Society to host Bal Poudré
In honor of Henry Flagler's extraordinary life and legacy, in Florida and Palm Beach, the Whitehall Society will host a Bal Poudré at the Flagler Museum on February 23, 2013.

December 5, 2012
Flagler Museum Winter Exhibition Explores Life and Work of Gilded Age Artist Walter Gay
The Flagler Museum is pleased to present a major exhibition of work by American artist Walter Gay (1856-1937), which has been in development for four years. On display from January 29 through April 21, 2013.

November 21, 2012
Celebrate Valentine's Day With Romantic Tea-for-Two
In celebration of Valentine's Day the Flagler Museum's Café des Beaux-Arts will offer romantic Tea-for-Two packages on Feb. 14, 15, 16, and 17, 2013.

November 19. 2012
The Flagler Museum Receives Two Awards at the Florida Publishers Association 2012 President's Book Awards Banquet
The Florida Publishers Association (FPA) recently presented its 2012 President's Book Awards to publishers and authors whose books were selected as the best in 20 different categories.

November 7, 2012
The Flagler Museum Announces its 2013 Lecture Series, The Presidents of the Gilded Age
The 28th Annual Whitehall Lecture Series welcomes best-selling authors to discuss Presidents of the Gilded Age. There will be a book signing with the author after each lecture.

October 23, 2012
Capturing the Cup: Yacht Racing During the Gilded Age Gallery Talk
Join exhibition curator Tracy Kamerer for a tour of the Flagler Museum's Fall Exhibition Capturing the Cup: Yacht Racing During the Gilded Age, at 12:15 p.m. on December 4th.

October 15, 2012
Flagler Museum Music Series Announces 2013 Artists
The 13th Annual Flagler Museum Music Series continues to bring acclaimed classical and chamber musicians from around the world to the finest chamber music venue in South Florida. The Music Series is regularly featured on National Public Radio's "Performance Today."

October 9, 2012
Museum Opens Café des Beaux-Arts for Season
The Flagler Museum will open Café des Beaux-Arts from November 23, 2012 through March 30, 2013. The seasonal Café serves a traditional full Tea inspired by the elegance of entertaining during the Gilded Age.

October 1, 2012
Flagler Museum Children's Fall Exhibit Activity
The Flagler Museum will host a Children's Exhibit Activity on Saturday, November 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

September 27, 2012
Flagler Museum Mentoring Program Welcomes U.B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary
The Flagler Museum welcomes students from U.B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary for a five-week mentoring program named IMPACT (Intergenerational Mentor Program for Art, Culture, and Technology).

September 20, 2012
Sir Thomas Lipton and His Race for the Cup by Michael D'Antonio
In conjunction with the Fall Exhibition Capturing the Cup: Yacht Racing During the Gilded Age, on view at the Flagler Museum from October 16, 2012 through January 6, 2013, author Michael D'Antonio will present a special lecture: Sir Thomas Lipton and His Race for the Cup.

September 18, 2012
Flagler Museum Announces Special Christmas Events
Visit the Flagler Museum during December and discover the majesty of a Gilded Age Christmas. Henry Flagler's historic home, Whitehall, will be decorated in traditional Gilded Age splendor from December first through Christmas Day.

September 12, 2012
Flagler Museum Announces 2012/2013 Season Programs
The Flagler Museum continues to provide the community with unique experiences and learning opportunities during the 2012/2013 Season. Please include the following events and dates in your calendars.

September 5, 2012
Flagler Museum Member Appreciation Days
The Flagler Museum will host Member Appreciation Days from November 23 through December 2, 2012, Flagler Museum Members receive an additional 10% off Museum Store purchases and Members receive tea in Cafe des Beaux-Arts for $20.

August 23, 2012
Fall Exhibit Capturing the Cup: Yacht Racing during the Gilded Age
Capturing the Cup: Yacht Racing During the Gilded Age, on exhibit at the Flagler Museum from October 16, 2012 through January 6, 2013, tells the exciting story of yacht racing in America during America's Gilded Age, the period that has also become known as the Golden Age of the sport.

July 25, 2012
Grandparents Day at the Flagler Museum
Family plays an important role in the history of the Flagler Museum.

April 9, 2012
Founder's Day at the Flagler Museum
The Flagler Museum celebrates its June 5th anniversary, Founder's Day, with free admission in honor of its founder, Jean Flagler Matthews.

February 6, 2012
Celebrate Mother’s Day With Tea at the Flagler Museum
The Flagler Museum’s Café des Beaux-Arts will open specially for Mother’s Day on May 12, 2012 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and on May 13, 2012 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

January 24, 2012
Bluegrass Music At the Flagler Museum
The Flagler Museum will host its eighth annual Bluegrass in The Pavilion Concert on April 14, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. This year’s concert will feature two International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) winners, The Boxcars and Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers.

January 9, 2012
Renowned Architects Carrère and Hastings Subject of Special Lecture
The Flagler Museum will present a special evening lecture Carrère and Hastings: The Master Works with authors Dr. Laurie Ossman and Heather P. Ewing on January 31, 2012

January 5, 2012
Flagler Museum Now Offering French Language Audio Tours
The Flagler Museum debuted a new French language audio tour on January 3, 2012. French-speaking visitors are now able to take an audio tour of Whitehall in their native language.

January 3, 2012
Celebrate Easter with the Flagler Museum’s Egg Hunt
Children are invited to hunt for more than 4,000 candy filled eggs during the Flagler Museum’s Easter Egg Hunt and Egg Roll on April 7, 2012.

Previous Press Releases

 December 12, 2006
Alexander W. Dreyfoos Joins Flagler Museum Board of Trustees

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