Boca Raton Historical Society

Learn about local inhabitants, avian biology, history and conservation. Includes heritage garden exploration, and interactive class and nesting birdhouse craft activity with Audubon’s Education and Outreach Coordinator, Autumn Kioti.

Learn more and register here:
https://delraybeachhistory.org/events/childrens-workshop-fishing-101/

*** AUGUST 4th! Join us for a birding workshop with Audubon Everglades!

Boca Raton Historical Society

More mahjong 🀄️ is coming to the Museum in partnership with Mahj on the Beach 🩷

Our fall calendar has arrived, and we’re thrilled to welcome players of every experience level to The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum.

🎉 Registration is NOW OPEN for August 11 at 6 PM.
We will have two simultaneous sessions:

🀄 Mahjong 101
New to American Mahjong or looking for a refresher? Join Kari for a fun, welcoming introduction to the game.
Register here:
https://mahjonthebeach.as.me/schedule/8850101e/?appointmentTypeIds[]=91316085

🀄 Open Play
Already know how to play? Gather with fellow Mahjong enthusiasts for an evening of friendly play in a separate Museum gallery while Mahjong 101 is in session.
Register here:
https://mahjonthebeach.as.me/schedule/8850101e/?appointmentTypeIds[]=92352430

Whether you’re learning for the first time or looking for your next game, there’s a seat waiting for you.

If you’d like your email to be added to our Mahjong Insider list, please DM us or email [email protected]

What is this? 🤔

We’ve recently added this intriguing object to our collections, and we want to hear from you!

Take a close look and share your best guess in the comments. Do you know what it is? Or what was it used for?

Congratulations to Zoe Lanham, the Boca Raton Historical Society’s 2026 Woman Volunteer of the Year Nominee! ✨

Zoe exemplifies what it means to serve with passion, generosity, and purpose. Through her unwavering dedication to the Boca Raton Historical Society & The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum, she has helped advance our mission while inspiring those around her through her leadership and commitment to our community.

From her tireless volunteer service to her leadership including as Co-Chair of the 23rd Annual Boca Bacchanal—helping make it the most successful in the event’s history—Zoe’s impact can be felt throughout our organization and beyond. She always shows up in meaningful ways.

We are proud to recognize Zoe as our 2026 Woman Volunteer of the Year nominee and celebrate the difference she makes in preserving Boca Raton’s history and strengthening our community.

Congratulations, Zoe! Thank you for your extraordinary dedication, leadership, and the countless ways you help our organization and our community thrive. We are so proud to celebrate you and can’t wait to cheer for you at the luncheon on November 5. Junior League Of Boca Raton

We were delighted to welcome the DAR Estahakee Chapter to The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum! Thank you for visiting and for your dedication to preserving and celebrating our nation’s history.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our America 250 Town Hall Talk featuring acclaimed author and Smithsonian scholar Martha Gutierrez-Steinkamp.

Her presentation, Spain: The Forgotten Alliance, offered a fascinating look at Spain’s often-overlooked role in helping shape the birth of the United States.

We loved sharing this incredible piece of history with you and can’t wait to see you at our next Town Hall Talk!

As part of our newly redesigned website, we’re thrilled to launch our blog, Museum Journal 📔

Discover fascinating local history, exhibition features, behind-the-scenes museum insights, upcoming events and recaps, and so much more.

Whether you’re looking to learn something new or relive your favorite museum moments, the Museum Journal is designed to keep you connected all year long.

We invite you to explore our latest posts and check back often as we continue sharing the stories that preserve the past, engage the present, and inspire the future.

📖 Visit the Museum Journal at BocaHistory.org ⬅️

Join us on Wednesday at The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum for a fascinating America 250 Town Hall Talk with acclaimed author and Smithsonian Scholar Martha Gutierrez-Steinkamp as she explores the remarkable story behind Spain: The Forgotten Alliance.

Discover how Spain’s military strategy, financial support, and diplomatic efforts helped shape the birth of the United States—and why this important chapter of history deserves to be remembered.

📅 Wednesday, July 22
📍 Historic Town Hall | The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum
🎟 Reserve your seat today at https://bocahistory.org/event/spain-the-forgotten-alliance-the-independence-of-the-united-states

Delray Beach Historical Society members enjoy FREE admission!

Presented as part of our America 250 Town Hall Talk Series and generously sponsored by the GOLS Foundation.
Thank you to our community supporters The Boca Raton Tribune Boca Raton Daughters of the American Revolution, Estahakee Chapter

Spain the Forgotten Alliance the Independence of The United States Join author and Smithsonian Scholar Martha Gutierrez-Steinkamp for a fascinating look at Spain’s often-overlooked role in the American Revolution. Drawing on her acclaimed book, Spain: The Fo…

Join us at the next FREE FUN SATURDAY on August 1 at The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum for Conquistadors for Kids!

Families will enjoy:
✨ FREE museum admission (10 AM–4 PM)
🗺️ Treasure hunt
🎨 Hands-on Spanish colonial crafts
🏺 Authentic 16th-century conquistador artifacts
📖 Storytime

It's a fun way for kids to explore Florida's colonial history, get creative and discover Boca Raton's past. Perfect for all ages!

🎟️ Admission is FREE! RSVP is encouraged so there are plenty of craft supplies for everyone.

Learn more and register here:
https://bocahistory.org/event/free-fun-saturday-conquistadors-for-kids/

We hope to see you there! A big thank you Free Fun Saturday's presenting sponsor, JM Family Enterprises

Free Fun Saturday: Conquistadors for Kids! Join us for Conquistadors for Kids, a Free Fun Saturday inspired by The 14th Colony exhibition featuring crafts, a treasure hunt, storytime, historic artifacts with historical reenactor Robert Feen…

School may be out, but learning never stops. ☀️ Thanks to all our summer field trip groups for making history with us!