The Palm Beach County Library System is proud to announce the availability of the Palm Beach Post Historical Archive (1916–Today), a powerful new online research tool now accessible to Library members. This comprehensive database brings together more than a century of local news coverage, giving residents and researchers alike the ability to search, browse and explore the pages of one of South Florida's most trusted newspapers from the comfort of home or at any Library branch.
Whether you're tracing your family's roots, investigating a piece of local history or conducting in-depth academic research, the Palm Beach Post Historical Archive offers an unparalleled window into the people, events and stories that have shaped Palm Beach County. Users can search by keyword, date or topic across decades of coverage, uncovering everything from major headlines to the everyday moments that defined community life. Full-page and article-level browsing make it easy to explore the archive in whatever way best suits your research needs.
Some notable events recorded in the Palm Beach Post include:
- The 19th Amendment for Women’s Suffrage is certified
- The 1928 Hurricane devastates Palm Beach County
- The attack on Pearl Harbor
- The assassination of President Kennedy
- The Supreme Court rules that George W. Bush is the winner of the 2000 Presidential election
Access to the Palm Beach Post Historical Archive is free with a valid Palm Beach County Library System card. Visit any Library branch or go to pbclibrary.org to get started today.
