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The mission of the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum is to preserve and interpret Whitehall, Henry Flagler’s legacy, and America’s Gilded Age, in ways that inspire every generation to perpetuate and emulate the traditions and values that have made America the most prosperous and generous nation in history.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kelly M. Hopkins, President
G. F. Robert Hanke, Vice President
William M. Matthews, Treasurer
Thomas S. Kenan, III, Secretary
Ted A. Gardner, Trustee
Barry G. Hoyt, Trustee
George G. Matthews, Trustee
LEADERSHIP STAFF
Amanda Skier, Executive Director & CEO
Christina Bernstein, Chief Operating Officer
David Carson, Public Affairs Director
Bill Fallacaro, Facilities Manager
Ben Hillman, Director of External Affairs
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Campbell Mobley, Curator
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Inside Whitehall
summer 2025 • volume 33, number 2
2 | SEASON RECAP
Past Programs, Director's Annual Luncheon, and other Special Events
7 | UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Upcoming Events and Programs at the Museum
8 | FEATURES
Before Whitehall: A Summer with Mary Lily
Whitehall's Welcome: The Enduring Legacy of the Flagler Museum's Open House
Time and Transformation: François Linke’s Masterpiece at Whitehall
19 | MEMBERS, CONTRIBUTORS, SPONSORS, AND GRANTORS
cover: 28th Open House original artwork by Freddy Wittrop, 1988. Flagler Museum Archives.
above: A watercolor of one of the interiors in the commission for King Faud, reproduced in C. Payne, François Linke: The Belle Epoque of French Furniture, Woodbridge, 2003, pl. 294-295.
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Ethics in Journalism
An important discussion with American newspaper publisher Walter E. Hussman
On Monday, March 3, 2025, the Flagler Museum hosted a special discussion between Executive Director Emeritus, John M. Blades, and Walter E. Hussman, Jr., titled “Ethics in Journalism.” Guests were invited to Whitehall’s Grand Ballroom where the discussion was presented as the culmination of the 2025 Whitehall Lecture Series, The New York Newspaper Publishers of the Gilded Age. The insightful conversation shed light on the ever-enduring world of journalism and its lasting impact on society.
Walter Hussman, a third-generation newspaperman, earned his B.A. in journalism from the University of North Carolina and an M.B.A. from Columbia University in New York. In 2019, the University of North Carolina Hussman School of Journalism and Media was named in his family’s honor.
During the discussion, Mr. Hussman recalled a quote attributed to Adolph Ochs, publisher of the New York Times from 1896 - 1935:
“Adolph Ochs coined what I believe is one of the great phrases in American journalism - and it is ‘to give the news impartially without fear or favor.’ That statement has endured now for almost 130 years, and it’s as relevant today as it was then.”
1 David Sarama, John Blades, Daniel Drennen
2 Kelly Hopkins, Walter and Ben Hussman
3 Scott and Amanda Skier
Mixing It Up
A celebration of cocktail culture
On March 20, 2025, the Whitehall Society of the Flagler Museum hosted Mixing It Up, a cocktail party celebrating the social spirit that has defined Whitehall. Festivities took place in Whitehall's beautiful Cocoanut Grove, where guests were treated to thoughtfully curated cocktails inspired by each era of Whitehall from Juicy Cocktail Bar. Partygoers enjoyed eats from Tropical Smokehouse and musical entertainment by The Lubben Brothers.
1 Aaron Greenbaum and Taylor Farriss 2 Amanda Skier and Jason Lakow
3 Vasi Vasileva, Hollie Teslow, Jen Ball, Jen Filler and Lisa Rectenwald
4 Darrin and Julie Vincent, Elizabeth Matthews, Chip James and Jamie Dailey 5 Casey and Loren Klein with Kelley and Andrew Sciame
Easter Egg Hunt
An egg-citing day at the Flagler Museum
On April 19, 2025, children of all ages raced to find 8,000 treat-filled eggs hidden on the Museum’s lawn and in the beautiful Cocoanut Grove. Attendees enjoyed a visit from the Easter Bunny, Easter-themed crafts, face painting, games, and story-time with the Museum's Curator, Campbell Mobley. Families received a souvenir wooden Easter Egg to commemorate the event.
Director's Annual Luncheon
Executive Director and CEO Amanda Skier shares her goals for the future of the Flagler Museum
On Monday, April 28, 2025, the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum welcomed more than 100 distinguished guests to the Director’s Annual Luncheon, a signature event held in celebration of the Museum’s ongoing mission and future vision.
The luncheon offered attendees a unique opportunity to hear directly from the Museum’s recently appointed Executive Director and CEO, Amanda Skier, who presented updates on recent accomplishments, upcoming projects, and strategic plans to further enrich cultural and educational programming at the Museum.
The presentation included a recap of the elaborate Dining Room restoration project completed in September 2024, during which Ms. Skier recognized and thanked Thomas S. Kenan, III, and The Stockman Family Foundation, for their generous support of the restoration project.
Ms. Skier also announced that this summer the Museum will take steps to make the history of the Whitehall Hotel more visible. These efforts include expanding the Museum’s tour path to the hotel addition and laying the groundwork for its restoration. This will include the restoration of what is currently called the West Room, formerly known as the “Palm Court”, and the Lake Room, known as the “Loggia” during the hotel era, 1925 to 1959. Ms. Skier stated, “By interpreting these periods and telling the stories of those who have enjoyed and cared for Whitehall, we can continuously expand its significance and relevance to the community... I look forward to sharing this journey with all of you, and welcoming you back often, as we continue to restore, discover, and reimagine this remarkable place.”
1 Amanda Skier, Barry Hoyt, Robert Hanke, Kelly Hopkins, William Matthews, George Matthews
Amanda Skier, Paul Leone and Tricia Taylor
Linda Olsson and Jeff Smith
Ashley Sparks and Jodi Fogel
John Blades' Retirement Celebration
Twenty-four years of dedication
On May 13, 2025, colleagues, friends, and supporters of the Flagler Museum gathered in the Flagler Kenan Pavilion to honor the retirement of Executive Director Emeritus, John Blades. Hosted by Amanda Skier and The Board of Trustees, the celebration paid tribute to Blades’ decades of dedicated leadership through a tablescape curated with objects reflective of his accomplishments. Architect Jeff Smith recounted Blades’ efforts to champion his design for the Pavilion, and President Emeritus George Matthews followed with the origin story of the Museum’s annual bluegrass concert, which just celebrated its 20th year in the Pavilion.
Bluegrass in the Pavilion
Celebrating two decades of talent and tradition
On April 26, 2025, The Kody Norris Show and Authentic Unlimited headlined the Flagler Museum’s annual bluegrass concert. This year marked the 20th anniversary of Bluegrass in the Pavilion at the Museum. When reminiscing on his past performances, Grand Ole Opry member Jamie Dailey said, "I've been blessed to travel all around the world and play all different kinds of venues… we’ve headlined Carnegie Hall, the Lincoln Center, the Grand Ole Opry, the Hollywood Bowl, but this place, the Flagler Museum, is magical."
bottom left The 2025 bluegrass concert commenced with Authentic Unlimited taking center stage. bottom right The Kody Norris show captivated the crowd with their rhinestones and rockabilly.
Mother's Day Tea
A timeless tribute to mothers
On May 10th and 11th, guests gathered in the refined elegance of the Flagler Kenan Pavilion's Railcar No. 91® Tea Room to celebrate Mother’s Day with an afternoon tea reminiscent of the Gilded Age. Surrounded by sweeping views of Lake Worth, attendees enjoyed a curated selection of delicate sandwiches, gourmet desserts, and fine tea served on exquisite Whitehall Collection® china.
Independence Day Celebration
From fireworks and patriotic presentations to star spangled punch and ice cream, the Flagler Museum is the place to be for a memorable Fourth of July.
Museum Members at the Sponsor level and above, as well as Whitehall Society Members, are invited to join the Flagler Museum for the 4th of July with an exclusive front-row seat to the spectacular 4th on Flagler fireworks display — right from the Museum grounds!
Celebrate Independence Day with a series of patriotic events joined by fellow members and neighbors. The evening begins with welcome remarks from Executive Director and CEO Amanda Skier, followed by a
commemorative Presentation of the Colors by the Town of Palm Beach Police Department, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the National Anthem.
Guests will enjoy live music by the Sunnyside Swing Quartet, food available for purchase from the Island Kitchen food truck, complimentary lemonade and ice cream, themed activity bags for children, and two drink tickets per adult guest. Guests are welcome to bring chairs and blankets for seating on the lawn to watch the fireworks. Please note that
outside food and alcohol are not permitted.
Want to share the fun with friends and family? Current Sponsor level Members may purchase tickets for additional non-member guests at $50 per person (kids attend free).
Now is the perfect time to upgrade an Individual, Educator, or Family Membership to enjoy this and many other invitation-only events throughout the year. For more information on Membership, please call (561) 655-2833 ext. 48.
Before Whitehall
a SUMMER with MARY LILY
Preserved in the Flagler Museum Archives, MARY LILY’S TRAVEL DIARY foreshadows her future role at WHITEHALL, showing early signs of the elegance, social ease, and appreciation for beauty that would later define her presence in PALM BEACH’S HIGH SOCIETY.
BY PAIGE COCHRAN, ARCHIVIST
In the summer of 1887, long before she became Lady of the [White]Hall and one of the wealthiest women in America, twenty-year-old Mary Lily Kenan was a Southern socialite enjoying an extended vacation in the North. Her charming travel diary, preserved in the Flagler Museum Archives, reveals an energetic young woman immersed in a season of moonlit walks, steamboat rides, elegant dances, and the gentle dramas of Gilded Age courtship. Though short, the diary offers a charming snapshot of that summer. On the inside cover, she penned the word “Diary,” followed by her name and location- “Mary Lily Kenan, Newport, R.I.” -with entries spanning from Saturday, July 23 to Friday, August 19, 1887. Despite its brevity, the diary provides an
unusual, intimate portrait of Mary Lily’s personality, routines, and social world.
Born in 1867 in Wilmington, North Carolina, Mary Lily was the fifth of seven children to William Rand Kenan, a successful businessman and Civil War veteran, and Mary Hargrave Kenan, a well-educated and cultured woman who played a prominent role in Wilmington society. The Kenans were a distinguished Southern family whose wealth and power stemmed from land, politics, and postwar business ventures. Mary Lily was instilled with intellectual curiosity and a strong sense of societal expectation. Her family’s standing gave her access to the most fashionable circles along the East Coast, as reflected throughout the diary.
Newport is so lovely & I am a very fortunate girl to have an opportunity of coming
Brooklyn,” Mary Lily wrote on July 23rd from Newport, Rhode Island. The diary offers readers a special glimpse into her social calendar. From outings to Garden City, Long
left The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library. "Ocre Point, Cliff Walk, Newport, R. I." The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 1903 - 1904. below Detroit Publishing Co., Publisher. Cliff walk, Newport, R.I. United States Rhode Island Newport [Between 1880 and 1899] Retrieved from the Library of Congress.
bottom left Mary Lily's diary, inside cover. Flagler Museum Archives. bottom right Portrait of Mary Lily Kenan, Box 1, LCF 004 Lower Cape Fear Historical Society Photograph Collection, Lower Cape Fear Historical Society Archive accessed via the Center for Southeast North Carolina Archives and History, UNCW Library, University of North Carolina Wilmington.
Island, with the affable Dr. Malcom to lighthearted complaints about the selfish Dr. Murphy, her entries are as colorful as they are personal. The Kenan family’s social reach was broad, rooted in wealth, education, and generations of political and business influence in the South. As part of a prominent North Carolina lineage, Mary Lily moved easily within elite circles, at home and during her travels.
The diary is rich in romantic detail. In one entry dated July 28, Mary Lily recalls a moonlit walk along the cliffs of Newport: “The moon was shimmering brightly, and I am sure I never saw a grander sight. We sat down on the rocks, and you could hear the waves beating against them.” On July 30, she and a female friend walked along the cliffs again, viewing the grand estates of the Vanderbilts, Miss Wolfe, William Astor, and the Belmonts. Their route followed the famed Cliff Walk, a winding path that hugs the rocky coastline of Newport and offers sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean. Beginning at the end of Bellevue Avenue, the coastal path blends natural beauty with opulent architecture, passing behind the stately mansions of Newport’s elite.
As the summer continued into August, the tone of her entries shifted from scenic reflection to social
celebration. Her travels took her through New York City, Saratoga Springs, and Lake George, where she embraced the leisure and elegance of the season. She danced at the Grand Union Hotel, picnicked on chips and beer, and admired the scenic beauty of the Hudson River and Lake George's shimmering shores. While in Saratoga Springs, she also attended the famous horse races, an outing she captured with humor:
“Miss Prine took us all to the [Saratoga Horse] Races. We had quite a large party so would get up a pool on each race. I lost 75 cents & of course felt “dead broke.”
They had the steeplechase that day; it was splendid.”
In one of her final entries, Mary Lily mentions receiving a letter from her “Ma,” traveling abroad in Edinburgh, Scotland. Her mother had toured Ireland thoroughly and, as Mary Lily writes affectionately, had
"...long to be remembered"
Mary lily celebrated her Aunt Sallie’s birthday and received the arrival of a bright red piano, a gift that became a source of great amusement among the guests. The following day, she enjoyed a carriage ride with Mr. Frank Haywood, which she described as “long to be remembered.” This entry, along with many others, captures the spirit and personality of Mary Lily before her marriage to Henry Flagler in 1901.
AUGUST 18, 1887
even kissed the “Blarney rock”—a legendary act said to bestow eloquence and charm. “But I am sure she doesn’t need any of the fascinating powers that the Irish speak of,” Mary Lily quips, revealing her admiration for her mother’s wit and character.
One cannot help but read between the lines and see the makings of the woman who would one day preside over Whitehall, Flagler’s grand Palm Beach estate. Her appreciation for beauty, hospitality, and society, and her occasional weariness of it all, is already evident. “I certainly did enjoy my trip North but am very glad to be home again” she wrote upon returning to Raleigh.
Mary Lily’s diary offers an intimate glimpse into the life of a young woman navigating Gilded Age society. Today, her reflections are a treasured part of the Flagler Museum’s collection. When she became the lady of Whitehall, this same eye for elegance, ease in society, and love of travel defined her presence in Palm Beach’s highest circles.
"We fussed and he never came again"
Her entries mention social encounters with figures like Mr. Tomes, and charming, though ultimately disappointing, Mr. Salen. A brief fallingout with a suitor named Charlie is captured with striking honesty: “We fussed, and he never came again.” She follows the moment with a resigned, almost amused reflection, “Such is life," her voice carrying with surprising clarity across nearly a century and a half.
top right (ca. 1882) Picnic at Lake George. New York:Bruns, Wm. [Photograph] Retrieved from the Library of Congress bottom right Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library. "Race Track, Saratoga." The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 1896.
Whitehall's WELCOME
The Enduring Legacy of the Flagler Museum’s Open House
BY CAMPBELL MOBLEY, CURATOR
Every great house tells a story. But on one day each year in Palm Beach, the gates of Whitehall are thrown open not merely to tell it, but to share it. For 65 years, the Flagler Museum has welcomed the public through its gates, first under the banner of “Open House,” now as “Founder’s Day,” but always with the same guiding spirit: generosity, hospitality, and a desire to share the splendor of Florida’s Gilded Age with all who wish to step inside. What began in 1961 as a simple invitation to visit Henry Flagler’s grand estate free of charge evolved into one of Palm Beach’s most beloved civic traditions: a day when Whitehall, the palatial marble mansion that helped define an era, opened not only its doors but its heart.
In the early years, it was Jean Flagler Matthews, herself, Henry Flagler’s granddaughter and the Museum’s founder, who stood at the front door greeting guests by the
thousands, smiling graciously as she shook hand after hand, discreetly changing her gloves whenever they became too soiled from the enthusiastic crowds. Visitors were welcomed by a receiving line of museum trustees, elegant, attentive, and deeply proud of the legacy they helped steward. One year, novelist Theodore Pratt, best known for The Barefoot Mailman, autographed brochures in the foyer and presided over the guest book, giving the day a literary gleam. It was all part of the magic: a curated, choreographed act of largesse that still somehow felt deeply personal.
It was civic generosity at its most opulent. In 1963, the electric ticker at the front door jammed after registering 17,668 visitors, by the fifth hour. In 1967, the museum unveiled Flagler’s private railcar, Rambler, while screenings of The Burning of The Breakers captivated visitors in the Music Room. The 1968 Open House featured five organists
pictured Thomas S. Kenan, III with guest, Open House, 1972. Flagler Museum Archives.
pictured Open house, February 1971-1972. Flagler Museum Archives.
from across the East Coast performing in rotation on the Museum’s Odell organ, freshly reclaimed and reinstalled from the Royal Poinciana Chapel after a meticulous summer restoration. In 1970, guests admired Anne Lamont Flagler’s wedding gown, worn at her marriage to Harry Harkness Flagler, alongside a family genealogy exhibition.
But the celebration was never just about grandeur, it was about hospitality. Teens from the local YWCA served as docents, and members of Girl Scout Troop 23 passed out brochures. Explorer Scouts politely asked ladies to trade in their spike heels for flats, “They mar the beautiful wooden floors,” explained Executive Director Grant Bedford. In 1987, the lawn hosted a merry-go-round, antique cars, and jugglers; fireworks closed the day at dusk, despite a summer rain that didn’t deter 3,000 spirited guests. By 1992, the Museum welcomed over 10,000 guests to an exhibition of more than 700 clocks, a series of short films,
seashell arrangements, and costumed docents channeling the Belle Époque. Then, in 1996, the Open House tradition gracefully evolved. Preservation, always
Open House was always more than a day at the museum, it was a gesture . An act of radical inclusion in a town known for its exclusivity.
at the heart of the Flagler Museum’s mission, prompted a change. Crowds in the tens of thousands, while joyful, placed strain on the delicate finishes and historic flooring of Whitehall. The Museum’s leadership made a strategic decision: the
event would move from high season to the summer, and it would become Founder’s Day, observed annually on June 5, the date of the Museum’s incorporation as a non-profit cultural institution in 1959.
While the name changed, the spirit did not. Founder’s Day continues to welcome guests free of charge, preserving the democratic ideal of access. Moving the celebration to June allows local school groups and year-round residents, who might otherwise avoid the winter crowds, to enjoy a more spacious, meaningful experience. No need to rush past the Carrara marble or glance briefly at the Tiffany-style lamps. Founder’s Day offers the luxury of time, of reverence, of learning.
To step inside Whitehall on Open House Day was to be folded into the Flagler story, however briefly, and to share in the cultural stewardship of a place both opulent and open-hearted.
Time and Transformation
BY ROSIE DEFRANCISI, REGISTRAR
In the heart of Whitehall, the LINKE CLOCK, a Gilded Age masterpiece, stands the test of time, embodying the creative genius of François Linke and the spirit of the Gilded Age.
When a piece of furniture transcends function to become art, it transforms into something more: a vessel of memory and meaning. Few objects illustrate this better than Whitehall’s Louis XV clock the Grand Régulateur, more commonly known as the Linke Clock, a masterpiece that embodies the creative genius of François Linke, and the spirit of the Gilded Age. The recent visit of renowned clock conservator Bob Desrochers and his apprentice Eric Fink offered a rare opportunity to appreciate the extraordinary craftsmanship and complexity of this work, reaffirming its place as one of the most significant timepieces of its era.
Born in Bohemia, modernday Czech Republic, in the year 1855, François Linke, pronounced like “Link-uh,” began his apprenticeship as a cabinetmaker at the age of 13. It is said that he traveled 340 miles on foot to Paris, where he likely completed his training under the renowned cabinetmaker Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener. Despite the typical struggles of a “starving artist,” Linke gained a foothold in the Parisian cabinetmaking scene by the 1880s, as evidenced by a catalogue raisonné of his Daybooks. To stay ahead of his competition, Linke understood he had to be not only a skilled craftsman, but also a savvy entrepreneur. Embracing the enterprising spirit of the Gilded Age, he built a workshop of craftsmen to bring his imaginative designs to life.
a piece of such complexity,” explains Desrochers. The frame of the clock is made of oak, overlaid with the rare woods, kingwood and satinwood, and adorned with exquisite bronze mounts. A regulator clock is a highly accurate pendulum clock originally developed in the 18th and 19th centuries for scientific and industrial purposes, especially to regulate or set other clocks.
After the dramatic unveiling of the Eiffel Tower at the Exposition Universelle of 1889, the bar for artistic and technological achievement in Paris was set sky-high. Makers across Europe were inspired, if not challenged, to outdo themselves for the next great world’s fair. Determined to make his mark, François Linke began planning his magnum opus nearly a decade in advance of the 1900 Exposition Universelle. He poured years of vision, labor, and collaboration into creating a piece that would not only reflect the elegance of the Rococo tradition but also push it forward into a new century. The result was the extraordinary regulator clock, an object that stunned the international juries and earned him the Gold Medal.
Linke planned to make eight iterations of the Grand Régulateur, but only six came to fruition, one of which now resides at the Flagler Museum. It appears in early Pottier and Stymus photographs of Whitehall and is listed in the 1925 estate inventory. The sculptural motif of the clock harmonizes beautifully with the broader
His collaboration with sculptor Léon Messagé gave rise to his signature “Linke Style”: a sophisticated blend of Rococo form and Art Nouveau ornament. The Grand Régulateur was, quite literally, sculpted from clay, Messagé first carved the bronze decoration as a full-scale terracotta model. This process allowed the craftsmen to build and assemble the Regulator in intricate sections. “It takes many hands and countless hours to construct
opposite page from left to right Concept drawing for the clock by Léon Messagé, from his Cahier des Dessins & Croquis Style Louis XV, c. 1890. Christopher Payne, François Linke: 1855–1946: The Belle Époque of French Furniture (Woodbridge, Suffolk: Antique Collectors' Club, 2003), p. 131. Photograph of an unfinished carcass of a Grand Régulateur. Christopher Payne, François Linke: 1855–1946: The Belle Époque of French Furniture (Woodbridge, Suffolk: Antique Collectors' Club, 2003), p. 413. The Linke Clock located in the Grand Hall of Whitehall. The Flagler Museum. above Baylac, L. (1900) Vue panoramique de l'exposition universelle de/ Lucien Baylac pinx. France Paris, 1900. [Toulouse; Paris: B. Sirven, Imp. Édit] [Photograph] Retrieved from the Library of Congress.
top Photograph of Linke’s Salon des Industries du Mobilier stand, September 1902, displaying a broader range of furniture than exhibited at the 1900 Exposition, including the Grand Régulateur, September 1902. Christopher Payne, François Linke: 1855–1946: The Belle Époque of French Furniture (Woodbridge, Suffolk: Antique Collectors' Club, 2003), p. 171. left Photograph of Whitehall’s Grand Hall featuring the Linke Clock, taken by Pottier and Stymus, 1902. Flagler Museum Archives. right The Linke Clock details. The Flagler Museum.
symbolism found throughout Whitehall. Cronos, the primordial Father Time, perches atop the globe as it rises from the sun; beneath him, a rooster and cherub ring a bell, heralding the dawn. Apollo, seen on the pendulum, serves as the heartbeat of the clock, a visible manifestation
of time and life itself. Selected by Flagler’s design firm, Pottier and Stymus, the Linke Clock would have served not only as a technological marvel but also as a philosophical centerpiece, echoing themes of light, order, and renewal.
During Henry Flagler’s life, the very concept of time was undergoing a profound transformation. Before the introduction of standardized time, each town kept its own local time based on the position of the sun, an untenable system for the burgeoning railroad industry. In 1853, one of the first recorded train collisions occurred in Rhode Island
For Flagler, whose empire was built on the timetables of trains, the ticking of a clock was more than background noise, it was the rhythm of progress.
due to discrepancies in timekeeping, underscoring the urgent need for a unified standard. As a railroad magnate, Flagler understood that precise timekeeping wasn’t a luxury, it was a necessity. The creation of standardized time zones in 1883 revolutionized the American transportation network and elevated the clock from a domestic object to a symbol of modern order. Today, the Linke Clock is one of only a handful of timepieces on view in the Museum's historic rooms. Members of the Curatorial staff wind the clocks by hand each week to preserve that legacy. Be sure to stay in the Grand Hall for at least fifteen minutes to hear the Linke Clock strike, on the hour, quarter past, half past, or three-quarters past, just as it did for astonished guests at the 1900 Paris Exposition, the ringing of history’s bell. In that moment, past and present align, reminding us that Whitehall was never merely a home, but a stage for the performance of modern life.
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Ms. Barbara Goldblatt & Ms. Christine Durante
Member Recognition (continued)
Mr. Bruce J. Goodman & Mrs. Sharon Goodman
Mr. George Gottlieb & Mrs. Sandra Rae Gottlieb
Mr. Leonard Harlan & Mrs. Fleur Harlan
Mr. Gardiner Hempel, Jr. & Mrs. ChiuYin Hempel
Mr. R.S. Holden & Mrs. Holly Holden
Mr. Dale Jenkins & Mrs. Sandra Panem
Mr. Giles Kemp & Mrs. Bonnie McElveen-Hunter
Mr. Peter W. Klein & Mrs. Jennifer Ungers-Klein
Mr. Jeffrey Larsen & Ms. Brittani Godbout
Mr. Ryan Leo & Mrs. Ilana Leo
Mr. Robert Lloyd George & Mrs. Donna Lloyd George
Mr. Michael A. Menillo & Mrs. Linda A. Menillo
Mr. Russell Nardozza & Mr. Alun Davies
Mr. James Nederlander & Ms. Margaret MacNabb
Mr. Frederick Barry Nelson & Mrs. Kathleen C. Nelson
Mr. Bruce Olson & Mrs. Bobbi Olson
Ms. Rebecca Owen
Mr. Jerry K. Pearlman & Mrs. Barbara Pearlman
Mr. Tim Radigan-Brophy & Mr. Kevin B. Parker
Mr. Onno Robert Post & Mrs. Lula M. Post
Mr. John Robinson & Ms. Patricia Peterson
Dr. David Roshkind & Mrs. Kathryn Roshkind
Mr. Ron W. Shaffer & Mrs. Jacob Cartaza
Mr. Edward Sigall &
Mrs. Kathy Sigall
Mr. Michael B. Small &
Mrs. Ann G. Small
Mr. Bruce Stoesser & Mrs. Linda Stoesser
Mr. Przemyslaw Stopa &
Ms. Dana Grizwin
Mr. Steven Strong & Dr. Lori Strong
Ms. Monique Sadler Thomson &
Ms. Gloria Sadler Thomson
Ms. Sandra L. Thompson & Mr. Craig Thompson
Mr. Scott Velozo &
Mr. Stephen Mooney
Mr. David L. Wagner &
Mrs. Barbara Wagner
Mr. Jere H. Williams &
Mrs. Beverly Williams
Mr. Scott Worley &
Mrs. Christina Worley
INDIVIDUAL ($150)
Ms. Carol Anderson
Ms. Carolyn Ayers
Ms. Penny Bank
Mr. Kinchen Bizzell
Ms. Deborah Cole
Mr. Lawrence H. Connelly
Mrs. Ann Margo Cannon
Ms. Audrey Contente
Dr. John Cooney
Mrs. Haley Mayclin Cordaro
Mr. Evan Davis
Mr. Fredric Dicker
Mrs. Pat Doman
Ms. Danielle Dominguz
Ms. Carla Escolano
Mrs. Lauren Fitzgerald
Mrs. Heather Collins Floyd
Mrs. Judith Flynn
Ms. Angela Forster
Mrs. Carol Foti
Ms. Dora Frost
Mrs. Mary Anne Gillespie
Mrs. Nancy Graham
Ms. Susan K. Gray
Ms. Sarah Greeley
Mr. Kenneth Groves
Ms. Nancy Hall
Mr. Christian Havemeyer
Mrs. Heather T. Henry
Dr. Marcia W. Hemley
Mr. David Hiller
Ms. Leslie S. Hindman
Ms. Lisa Huertas
Ms. Barbara Hurley
Ms. Yvonne Kaviany
Mr. Jeryl Kershner
Mr. Richard Kleid
Ms. Marie D. Koehler
Ms. Mary Munn Laronge
Mrs. Gay Lehman
Ms. Kathleen Lydon
Dr. Lorriane Mari
Ms. Cynthia Maronet
Mrs. Jenny McElligott
Mr. Michael McKeich
Mr. John E. Miller, Jr.
Ms. Ruth Miller
Mrs. Shari Mirsepahi
Ms. Campbell Mobley
Ms. Wendy Moonan
Ms. Regina M. Mullen
Mrs. Pamelee Murphy
Dame Mara New
Ms. Matina A. Nimphie
Ms. Laura Parker
Mr. Bill Pearl
Ms. Elizabeth Katherine Peña
Ms. Mary Denise Pendergrass
Mrs. Diane M. Ramirez
Mrs. Barbara Reno
Mrs. Jane Douglas Reynolds
Ms. Ann S. Riker
Miss. Marisol Rivera
Ms. Karen Roberts
Mr. Rick Rose
Mrs. Barbara Schutzennofer
Mrs. Karin Shrubsole
Ms. Dorothy Slover
Mr. John Squarok
Mr. Julion St. Croix
Ms. Lynn Tone
Mrs. Nancy Vittorini
Mrs. Monica Warshauer
Ms. Sandra Weiner
Mr. J. Bradford White
Ms. Nina Yacavino
Mrs. Kimberly Yaseen
EDUCATOR ($75)
Dr. Ruth Berman
Mrs. Pamela Freed-Egan
Mr. Rodamanthe Gekas
Ms. Susanne Moody
Ms. Lisa Shields
Ms. Marilyn Stefanoff-Fraelich
WHITEHALL SOCIETY
Mrs. Gertude Coxe
Mr. Jim Gaffney
Mr. Larry Bridges & Mrs. Deborah Bridges
Mr. Mark Flaherty & Mrs. Heather Flaherty
Mr. Joseph King
Mrs. Amy Pope-Latham & Mr. Ryan Latham
Ms. Susan Merlin
Mr. Antonio Sparks & Mrs. Ashley Sparks
Ms. Suzette de Marigny Smith
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Contributors, Sponsors, and Grantors
January 1, 2025 - May 30, 2025
Your generosity enables the Museum to share its permanent collection, special exhibitions, and educational programs with a global audience. We are grateful to our Contributors, Sponsors, and Grantors for supporting our many activities, and we could not do it without your support!
Contributions to the Flagler Museum may be processed online, by mail, or over the phone using a credit card. For additional information, please contact the Museum at (561) 655-2833 ext. 48.
$25,000 AND ABOVE
Docent donated hours*
Gabelli Foundation
Mr. Mario Gabelli
Mr. & Mrs. Ted A. Gardner
Col. G. F. Robert Hanke*
Mrs. Kelly Hopkins & Mr. Frederick E. Hopkins, III
Jeanne H. Olofson Foundation
Louis N. Cassett Foundation
Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council, and the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County
$15,000 AND ABOVE
Ms. Roe Green
Vecellio Family Foundation
$10,000 AND ABOVE
Abraham & Beverly Sommer Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. John M. Blades
Denise LeClair-Robbins Trust
Mrs. John C. LaMonte
MBS Family Foundation
Randleigh Foundation Trust
$5,000 AND ABOVE
Dr. Jason Cuéllar & Dr. Vanessa Gabrovsky Cuéllar
Mr. & Mrs. Dana Koch
Mr. George G. Matthews
Northern Trust *
Related Ross *
Mr. & Mrs. Stefan B. Richter
Sharkey Family Foundation
Sidney Kohl Family Foundation
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$1,000 AND ABOVE
Mr. Mark Ahlers
Mr. Kenneth Eisenberg
Mr. Gary Goldring
The Griffin Endowment
Philene Foundation
Mrs. Amanda Polk
Rochelle Ohstrom Charitable Fund
Sallie B. Phillips Foundation
Sandy & Laing Rogers Charitable Fund
Mr. Bernie Schell
Mr. Peter C. Steingraber
$500 AND ABOVE
Mr. & Mrs. Harry E. Hill, III
Eric Javits Family Foundation
UP TO $500
Mr. Arthur Blumer
Mr. John A. Bollero
Ms. Nina Aversano Boudria
Mr. Chris Cannon & Mrs. Ann Margo Cannon
Mr. Jesse Finkelstein
Amb. Eric M. Javits & Mrs. Margaretha Javits
Mrs. Sunny Lee & Mr. John Wright
Mrs. Pamela Ratchford & Mr. Tom Ratchford
Mr. Eric Schwartz
Ms. Kathy Vignau
Mr. Clinton R. Wyckoff, III
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