Events

Join the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach for a captivating lecture with Ann Pyne, President of New York design institution McMillen Inc., celebrating the firm’s 100th anniversary. Founded in 1924 by Eleanor McMillen Brown, McMillen Inc. is recognized as America’s first full-service interior design firm, renowned for its timeless approach and legendary clientele—from Marjorie Merriweather […]

Join us for a special evening celebrating the launch of the Kelly Williams and Andrew Forsyth BioBlitz, a new community initiative dedicated to documenting the biodiversity of Phipps Ocean Park. Hosted at the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach, this cocktail reception will bring together members and supporters to mark the beginning of a biannual citizen science […]

Join the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach for the Kelly Williams & Andrew Forsyth BioBlitz, an early-morning exploration of Palm Beach’s coastal ecosystems. Beginning at 7:00 AM at Midtown Beach, participants will work alongside Foundation staff and local experts to document the island’s rich biodiversity. Using the citizen science apps iNaturalist and eBird, attendees will […]

The Preservation Foundation will be hosting The Palm Beach Table: Stories Shared, Memories Preserved, a singular evening where the past and present meet over dinner. Over a multi-course meal paired with fine wines, the voices of Palm Beach history will be brought to life through authentic letters, journals, and diaries written by those who shaped […]

The Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach invites members to a Season Open House celebrating the start of a new program year. Join us to meet our new President & CEO, Danielle Del Sol, and learn more about the exciting events, exhibitions, and initiatives planned for the upcoming season. This event offers an opportunity to reconnect […]

The Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach, in partnership with the Town of Palm Beach, invites members and guests to a special evening honoring the stewards of our town’s architectural legacy. Each year, the Foundation and the Town recognize homeowners whose properties have been newly designated as Landmarks — a celebration of preservation, beauty, and civic […]

Join the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach for the presentation of the 2025 Ballinger Award, an annual honor recognizing the restoration of a landmarked estate that best exemplifies the traditions of Palm Beach’s original architecture. Established in 1987, the Ballinger Award celebrates the exceptional stewardship of homeowners, architects, and craftsmen who ensure that the island’s […]

Join us for a special conversation and book signing with celebrated interior designer Jennifer Garrigues, whose new book Jenny Garrigues: A Romance with Design invites readers into a world of artistry, travel, and timeless beauty. British-born and Palm Beach–based, Garrigues’ decades-long romance with design spans continents, eras, and styles. Her interiors layer treasures from Moroccan […]

Discover the dazzling story of Untermyer Gardens—designed in 1917 by architect Welles Bosworth for Samuel Untermyer and once envisioned as “the finest garden in America.” Spanning 150 acres above the Hudson River in Yonkers, the estate featured a staff of 60 gardeners, 60 greenhouses, and showstopping set pieces: the Walled Garden, considered the most significant […]

Join us for an engaging lecture and book signing with Mosette Broderick, scholar, author, and professor of architectural history and urban issues at New York University. Broderick will explore the evolution of New York’s Fifth Avenue—America’s “Street of Dreams.” Once a quiet country road shown on the Commissioners’ Map of 1807, Fifth Avenue grew into […]

This exhibition explores a unique moment in American architectural and cultural history when affordability, style, and patriotism converged. Highlighting the work of the Architects’ Small House Bureau and the popularity of the Monterey Style, the exhibition examines how architects in Palm Beach responded to national movements advocating for modest, well-designed homes during the interwar and […]

The Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach welcomes internationally acclaimed artist David Harber for a captivating presentation and lecture. For more than three decades, Harber has transformed landscapes around the world with his distinctive works that draw inspiration from the celestial and natural world. From his celebrated sundials and mirrored forms to monumental site-specific commissions, Harber’s […]

For generations, the sound of birdsong has offered reassurance — a signal that the world is in harmony. Listening to birds reduces stress, slows the heart, and restores calm. In this hands-on workshop, artist Ann Bach invites participants to explore the emotional resonance of birdsong through the art of tissue paper collage. Guided by Bach, you’ll learn to […]

Each January, Palm Beach Design Days brings together the community’s most creative minds — designers, architects, artisans, and preservationists — for a town-wide celebration of beauty, innovation, and craftsmanship. The Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach is proud to partner in this annual event, hosting two special programs that explore the intersection of design, heritage, and place. Marshall Watson will […]

The Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach is pleased to present Ilana Zaks, acclaimed violinist, educator, and interdisciplinary artist, in Musical Mosaics: Nature and Narrative Through the Violin. This solo recital offers a thoughtfully curated journey through Baroque elegance, Romantic intensity, and nature-inspired 21st-century works—reflecting the Foundation’s commitment to cultural and environmental preservation. A first violinist […]

Join us for a special program featuring acclaimed interior designer Beth Webb and award-winning architect Timothy S. Adams, as they discuss their latest books—Embracing Beauty: Serene Spaces for Living and Tradition Made New. Together, Webb and Adams will explore how timeless design, craftsmanship, and a reverence for place shape the creation of beautiful and enduring […]

The Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach welcomes acclaimed architects William Curtis and Russell Windham, founding principals of Curtis & Windham Architects, for a conversation exploring their new book Building on Tradition (Rizzoli, 2025). For more than three decades, Curtis & Windham have shaped some of the most beautiful residences and gardens in Texas and beyond, […]

The Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach welcomes Jason T. Busch, Director and CEO of the American Folk Art Museum in New York, for an illuminating presentation exploring the institution’s history, collections, and evolving vision. Since its founding in 1961, the American Folk Art Museum (AFAM) has been the leading forum for self-taught artists, championing creativity […]

The Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach’s annual Dinner Dance has long been one of the most anticipated social events of the season. This year’s event, held under a glass tent in Bradley Park, will be co-chaired by Nicola Marcus, Amy Phelan, and Lynne Wheat.

Join us for a lecture with internationally recognized interior designer Patrick Sutton, founder and principal of Patrick Sutton Interior Design. Known for creating luxurious residential and hospitality interiors that reflect both place and personality, Sutton approaches design as storytelling—each project a narrative that captures his clients’ dreams and the spirit of its setting. In this […]