HOLLYWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a nonprofit 501(c)(3)* cultural organization founded and operated by volunteers, located at:
Hammerstein House
1520 Polk Street
Hollywood, FL 33020
VISIT our Research Center, at the rear of the house, Tuesdays & Fridays 10am-2pm - Please phone ahead -
TOUR historic Hammerstein House, which is free to the public, the first Sunday of the month, from 1:00–4:00pm. Donations welcome.
HAVE our fabulous ROAD SHOW come to your group, club, or school!
OUR MISSION is: To collect, maintain, and share information about the history of Hollywood, FL. To advocate the preservation of our historical resources and landmarks. To educate and encourage public awareness of Hollywood's diverse heritage. And to create an enduring legacy of Hollywood history for succeeding generations.
OUR VISION: We are the stewards of Hollywood's history, benefitting our diverse city and all of its neighborhoods. We share our City's history by providing educational resources and telling its stories. We are advocates for Hollywood's unique character and heritage.
THE HOLLYWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY has over 20,000 items in its collection, including bound volumes of the Hollywood Sun-Tattler newspaper. Find information on the Sun Tattler Digitization Project on our Programs page.
WE ALSO OFFER many unique items for sale at the Research Center including books, historic postcards, photographs, maps, and posters.
HHS is a Member of: AASLH (American Association for State and Local History), Florida Trust for Historic Preservation, Florida Association of Nonprofits, & Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
Please contact us to see how you can help our historic community!
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