Boca Raton Historical Society

09/05/2026

Stretch. Breathe. Unwind, surrounded by history. 🌿

Experience Historic Town Hall in an entirely new way with Flow Through History, a special 60-minute yoga experience led by local instructor and certified yoga therapist Mallory Hope.

Enjoy an accessible flow, calming stretches, and a relaxing guided meditation within one of Boca Raton’s most historic landmarks. All ages and experience levels are welcome!

Tuesday, September 29
10:00–11:00 AM

BRHS Members: $20 | Non-Members: $30

Please bring your own yoga mat. Space is limited, and advance registration is required at: https://bocahistory.org/event/flow-through-history-yoga/

Come find your flow and experience history from a whole new perspective.

09/04/2026

Never a dull day at the Museum, especially as our team puts the finishing touches on Life’s A Beach, a new special exhibit opening next Wednesday.

09/03/2026

☀️ OPENING NEXT WEDNESDAY! 🌴

We’re heading to the beach through history!

On September 9, our newest special exhibit, Life’s a Beach, opens at The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum.
From the wide-open shoreline of the 1890s to the glamour of the Cabana Club, Life’s a Beach explores the coastal lifestyle that helped shape Boca Raton into one of Florida’s best-known resort communities.

Discover historic photographs, vintage swimwear, artifacts, and memorabilia that bring Boca Raton’s story by the sea to life.

09/03/2026

09/01/2026

🎬 EPISODE 02

In the early 1900s, Japanese immigrants came to South Florida and established the Yamato farming colony. Their ambitious agricultural community became an extraordinary part of our local history, leaving a legacy that remains woven into Boca Raton’s story today.

Watch The Story of Yamato and discover this remarkable chapter of our past.

🎞️ Explore all of our short films streaming free at BocaHistory.org/Films

This project was made possible through the support of the Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council and the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County. Cultural Council for Palm Beach County

🎥 Prohibition Films

08/31/2026

We are already excited for our next FREE FUN SATURDAY: PIONEER EDITION! 🍍

This Labor Day weekend, step back into Boca Raton’s early days with a FREE day of family fun at The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum!

Discover Boca’s Pioneer Era through hands-on activities, historic artifacts, and plenty of fun for young historians.
🍍 Pineapple Packing Race
🎨 Face Painting
⛏️ Tiny Archaeological Dig
🔎 Museum Scavenger Hunt
🎨 Pioneer-themed crafts & coloring
📖 Family storytime
🏛️ FREE Museum Admission

📅 Saturday, September 5
⏰ 10 AM–4 PM
🎟️ FREE!

Walk-ins are always welcome, but advance registration is encouraged so we can have plenty of supplies ready for everyone. Link in bio or visit BocaHistory.org ⬆️

Bring the family, invite your friends, and come discover the stories of early Boca Raton! 🌴

Free Fun Saturdays are made possible through the generous support of JM Family Enterprises, presenting sponsor of this monthly family program. JM Family Enterprises

08/28/2026

We loved welcoming the Spirit of Giving team to The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum today for a special guided tour with our Curator, Susan Gillis!

It’s always a pleasure to share the stories, people, and places that have shaped Boca Raton,
especially with fellow community organizations doing such meaningful work right here in our community.

Thank you to the Spirit of Giving team for spending part of your day with us. We hope you enjoyed discovering a little more of Boca Raton’s history!

08/27/2026

A beautiful day at the Museum, made even more special by the people who walk through our doors. ❤️ We’re so grateful to welcome our veterans and share in the stories that connect us to Boca Raton’s history.

08/25/2026

🎬 Bringing Boca Raton’s History to Life

We’re excited to share the first of our new series of short films exploring the people, places, and stories that have shaped Boca Raton—beginning with one of our city’s most iconic historic landmarks: The Addison.

🎥 The Addison: Mizner’s Enduring Legacy
Through archival photographs and creative technology, this short film offers a new way to experience Addison Mizner’s architectural and historic legacy in Boca Raton.

And this is just the beginning! Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing more short films exploring chapters of our city’s history.

To view all 8 short films, we invite you to visit: https://bocahistory.org/films/

This project was made possible through the support of the Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council and the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County. Cultural Council for Palm Beach County

08/24/2026

Oh what an evening at The Addison! ✨

Last week, we welcomed a sold-out crowd for The Addison Unveiled: History, Bubbles & Bites, presented as part of Boca Festival Days, an annual celebration of community and collaboration organized by the Boca Regional Chamber and sponsored by Allegiance Home Health. Boca Regional Chamber of Commerce Allegiance Home Health

Guests enjoyed bubbles and bites before stepping back in time to discover the fascinating history, architecture, and stories behind one of Boca Raton’s most iconic landmarks.

A heartfelt thank you to The Addison for so generously hosting and underwriting this special evening, and especially to Zoe Lanham and the entire Addison team for helping us create such a memorable experience. the Addison Boca Raton Zoë Lanham

And thank you to everyone who joined us! Your enthusiasm for Boca Raton’s history and our community is what makes evenings like this so special.

At the Boca Raton Historical Society, we believe history is meant to be experienced, shared, and celebrated. This was a beautiful example of our community doing just that.

📸 A few moments from an unforgettable evening!