Palm Coast Historical Society
The mission of the Palm Coast Historical Society is the collection, preservation, and dissemination of material related to the city of palm coast and its people!
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Get to Know Palm Coast’s Official Historian, Preston Zepp
Preservation specialist and public historian Preston Zepp was unanimously appointed as the City of Palm Coast’s Official Historian in February 2026. Through historical research, preservation efforts, educational outreach, and community engagement, Preston helps preserve and share the rich history of Palm Coast and Flagler County for future generations.
About the Palm Coast Historical Society
The City of Palm Coast Historical Society (PCHS) was formed in 2000 with Margaret Davies and Art Dycke appointed Co-Historians by the first City Council. Their first goals were to immediately start collecting and organizing our history, establish funding resources, and finding a place to live!
Twenty years later those goals are still a focus except we’ve found a place to live in Holland Park. Art Dycke continues to shape the Society and is Co-Historian with Elaine Studnicki.
Museum
History informs, inspires, and defines us. It opens us to new ideas, offers us new perspectives, and brings us closer to the future we long to create. A look back in history is a lesson in human action and understanding.
In our museum, you will take a walk back in time and experience the reasons why Palm Coast was created. You will witness how Florida living appealed to so many people in the icy north and what life was like when they moved here.
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Become a MemberCity of Palm Coast Historical Timeline
A brief overview of the history of Palm Coast from the 70's to today!
City of Palm Coast TimelineGallery
A collection of historical photographs from the early days of Palm Coast to today!
Palm Coast Historical Photos