Events and Programs

The educational and entertaining selection of programs offered by the Historical Society of Bay County continues. These programs are offered on the fourth Monday evening of each month at 6:00 pm in the Community Room of the Bay County Library. The Winter/Spring series began on January 27, 2025, and continues through May 27, 2025. A wide range of topics can be expected primarily focused on local topics. All programs are free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated.

May 27, 2025

The Historical Society of Bay County partnered with the Gulf Coast Shell Club to bring Cynthia Barnett, award winning environmental journalist and author to Bay County to present a program entitled, "Sound of the Sea: Seashells and the Fate of the Oceans" on May 27, 2025. Ms. Barnett has covered water and climate change stories all over the world. This highly acclaimed speaker who came to us through the speakers Bureau of Florida Humanities held the 60 or so attendees' attention for her slide show and informative talk. At the conclusion, many remained to ask questions and interact with Ms. Barnett. It was our pleasure to announce that she had just been named 'Teacher of the Year" at the University of Florida where she teaches. Her latest book, Sound of the Sea: Seashells and the Fate of the Oceans, was named one of the top science books of the year 2021 by NPR's Science Friday.

This presentation concluded HSBC's 24/25 educational program series. Our next series will begin in September and be in held in the Community Room of the Bay County Library on W. 11th. Street. Little know secret, we planning a program on local archaeological digs. Follow us on Facebook and on our Webpage.