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HISTORY UPDATE July 2023

Posted on: July 9, 2023 Last updated on: July 9, 2023 Written by: Ed Siarkowicz
Holden Stove by Preston Zepp, Flagler Bus Tours now!. Operation Hours Increased, 1920 telephones, 1940 phone book, metal detect club, Farm to Table in November, New historical sign at Bunnell entry. King’s Road Historic District advances in Flagler County,July 1783 with plum pudding

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April Fool newsletter 2023

Posted on: April 1, 2023 Last updated on: April 1, 2023 Written by: Ed Siarkowicz
Our April Fools Issue. All the Flagler County Historical News not fit to print
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History Update December 2022

Posted on: December 1, 2022 Last updated on: December 4, 2022 Written by: Ed Siarkowicz
Productive history year. Voting Rights for Women, Kim Medley and AAUW. New ancient native American pottery,volunteer drive, new displays and face lift are building the history of our area and Flagler County.
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History Update October 2022

Posted on: October 3, 2022 Last updated on: December 4, 2022 Written by: FCHS
Hurricane Ian Slams Florida
Flagler County Under The Gun
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Pictorial History of BunnellBunnell early families and business

Posted on: August 10, 2020 Last updated on: September 22, 2020 Written by: Sisco Deen
Pioneer families and business in 1900-1960 Bunnell Florida

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Prominent Hall Clock in the Holden House Museum

Prominent Hall Clockin the Holden House Museum

Posted on: March 8, 2020 Last updated on: March 9, 2020 Written by: Ashley Gonzalez
The restored Theodore B. Starr hall clock (circa 1898) now standing in its new home, the living room at the
Holden House Museum.
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Holden House Celebration

Holden House Centennial Celebration

Posted on: March 8, 2020 Last updated on: March 9, 2020 Written by: FCHS
Interviews and footage at the Holden House in Bunnell after the museum is placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Hernandez Family Items at Holden House Annex

Posted on: March 8, 2020 Last updated on: March 9, 2020 Written by: FCHS
April 17, 2010, Sally Walker French, the great-great-granddaughter of General Jose Mariano Hernandez presented china, wine decanters, and portraits of the Hernandez family to the Flagler County Historical Society.
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Holden House Registry PaperNational Register of Historic Places Paperwork

Posted on: March 8, 2020 Last updated on: November 20, 2020 Written by: FCHS
Holden House National Registry Paperwork
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The Holden House Centennial (1918-2018)

Posted on: March 7, 2020 Last updated on: March 7, 2020 Written by: Ashley Gonzalez
The Holden House was built in 1918 by Samuel Merwin Bortree (1859- 1918) as a wedding gift for his daughter Ethel Lura Bortree Holden (1892-1977), and her husband Tom Edward Holden (1892-1974).
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THE HOLDEN HOUSE CENTENNIAL(1918 – 2018)

Posted on: March 7, 2020 Last updated on: March 9, 2020 Written by: Ashley Gonzalez
The Holden House was built in 1918 by Samuel Merwin Bortree as a wedding gift for his daughter Ethel Lura Bortree Holden, and her husband Tom Edward Holden.
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Holden House Museum TourVideo Interview

Posted on: March 7, 2020 Last updated on: March 7, 2020 Written by: FCHS
Eleanor Holden Black Shutt visits the Holden house where she grew up as
a little girl.
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09 Jun

AACS Opens Smithsonian Food Exhibition Celebrating Flagler County’s Food Heritage

AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL SOCIETY OPENS SMITHSONIAN FOOD EXHIBITION CELEBRATING FLAGLER COUNTY’S DIVERSE FOOD HERITAGE Palm Coast, Florida — The African American Cultural Society, Inc. (AACS) proudly announces the grand opening of its newest exhibition, From Seed to Soul: African, Indigenous and Cultural Foodways of Flagler County, presented in partnership with Florida Humanities and the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum on Main Street program. The exhibition will officially open with a public ribbon-cutting ceremony and community celebration on Friday, June 26, 2026, Doors Open 6:00PM at the AACS Cultural Center and Museum, located at 4422 North U.S. Highway 1 in Palm Coast. The exhibition will remain on display through June 25, 2027. Presented during the organization’s 35th Anniversary year, From Seed to Soul explores the rich culinary traditions that have shaped Flagler County and influenced American cuisine. Through photographs, oral histories, artifacts, videos, and interactive displays, visitors will discover how Indigenous peoples, Africans, Europeans, Caribbean communities, and later immigrant populations contributed to the region’s unique food culture. The exhibition highlights the agricultural traditions, fishing heritage, family recipes, preservation techniques, celebrations, and community gatherings that connect generations through food. Special attention is given to the influence of Indigenous foodways and African agricultural knowledge that continue to shape Florida’s culinary landscape today. The grand opening program will feature remarks from community leaders, project partners, local contributors, and participating students and young adults who assisted with exhibition research and development. Special guests include Dalia Colón, award-winning multimedia journalist, executive producer, storyteller, cookbook author, and creator of The Zest podcast, and Gabrielle Fehring representing Florida Humanities. Visitors will explore stories ranging from Timucua agriculture and African food traditions to Portuguese bakeries, Caribbean cooking, Cracker foodways, Latino cuisine, Southeast Asian influences, and contemporary food innovations. The exhibition reflects the extraordinary cultural diversity that makes Flagler County one of Florida’s most vibrant and evolving communities. Developed with support from local historians, educators, cultural organizations, farmers, chefs, and community members, From Seed to Soul demonstrates how food serves as a bridge between cultures, preserves heritage, and strengthens community identity. Admission to the exhibition is free. Throughout the year, AACS will offer educational programs, lectures, demonstrations, oral history projects, cultural presentations, and family activities designed to further explore the stories behind the food we grow, prepare, and share. For additional information, visit www.aacspalmcoast.org or call (386) 447-7030. About the African American Cultural Society Founded in 1991, the African American Cultural Society, Inc. is dedicated to preserving, interpreting, and sharing the history, arts, and cultural contributions of people of African descent while fostering education, cultural understanding, and community engagement for all.
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01 Jun

History Update Newsletter June 2026

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19 May

ART DYCKE 1934-2026

ART DYCKE1934-2026 It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Art Dycke, Palm Coast’s first City Historian and a longtime advocate for preserving our community’s story. Art’s passion for local history, dedication to research, and countless contributions…
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14 May

Before January 1st, African New Year, Sunday June 21st

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14 May

Juneteenth Freedom Day Saturday June 13th

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13 May

Tuesday June 9th Flagler County School Board Candidates Forum Hosted by AAUW Flagler County Branch

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12 May

History Update Newsletter May 2026

We're preserving and promoting your local history.
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