Long before Palm Coast was developed, this area was home to extensive plantations owned by Joseph Marion Hernandez. This article looks at where those plantations were located, how they operated, and what remains of them today. Joseph Marion Hernandez and Early Flagler County The Palm Coast Historical Society is dedicated to exploring our history and learning about the ... | More ...
William Venne
Some leaders shape a city not with flash or fanfare, but with steady judgment, humility, and a deep sense of responsibility. William Venne was one of those leaders. Long before Palm Coast became an incorporated city, his lifetime of public service, military discipline, and community leadership prepared him for a defining role at a critical moment. This is the story of how ... | More ...
Frank Consentino, Jr.
Frank Consentino Jr.’s life is a study in endurance, curiosity, and service. Marked early by loss and instability, he grew into a man who built, repaired, served, taught, led, and gave back—again and again—across decades and continents.From wartime foster homes to aircraft carriers in the Pacific, from dangerous engineering work and entrepreneurship to Kiwanis leadership, ... | More ...
2023: History Academy I
The Palm Coast History Academy was developed as a collaborative educational program highlighting local and regional history. Offered as a series of January classes, the academy brought together historians, community organizations, and residents with a shared interest in understanding Palm Coast and Flagler County’s past. Below are photos from the academy, documenting the ... | More ...
2023-24 Speaker Series
The Speaker Series features presentations by historians and researchers whose work contributes to a deeper understanding of Palm Coast, Flagler County, and Florida history. Programs are recorded when possible and preserved as part of the Society’s ongoing educational mission. Palm Coast Community Center - 10:00 am - Free Dr. Steven Noll - Saturday, January ... | More ...