HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF BAY COUNTY
Events and Programs
September 13, 2024
Bay County Library photo of a previous Martin Theatre project
Martin Theater Groundbreaking
The Bay County Historical Society is proud to be a part of the Martin Theatre Development. A unique "Groundbreaking" ceremony was held in September to mark the beginning of a project to bring these historic buildings, once so important in Panama City, to life again! Keep up with its progress on this site​​
September 23, 2024
The educational and entertaining series of programs offered by the Historical Society of Bay County will begin on September 24, 2024, and continue until May of 2025. The first program offered this year will be presented by Stan Peacock, well-known local Civil War historian and reinacter. Make your plans to join us in the Community Room of the Bay County Library on the 4th Monday of each month at 6:00 pm. Programs are free and open to the public.
October 28, 2024
Our program presentation for the month of October will be given by acclaimed author, local TV personality and Bay District School Board member, Winston Chester. A fifth-generation Floridian, Mr. Chester's life-long love of fishing and boat building culminated with the publication of his book, Full Box, 100 Years of Fishing and Boat Building History in Bay County, in 2001. He retired after 44 years of teaching and coaching in secondary education but continues to promote the enjoyment of adventures with nature through his concept of outdoor classrooms.
Join us to hear Coach Winston Chester on October 28th at 6 pm at the Bay County Public Library. As always, these monthly programs presented by the Historical Society of Bay County are free and open to the public.