Boca Raton Historical Society
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Boca Raton
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Preserving, sharing, and celebrating Boca Raton’s history for generations to come. The Historical Society is a private, non-profit membership organization.
Discover fascinating exhibitions, engaging programs, and the people, places, and stories that shaped our community at The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum. The Boca Raton Historical Society owns and operates the Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum and its own museum store. The Historical Society offers both children and adult heritage programs, tours, lectures, and school district approved programs. For more information, visit our website at www.bocahistory.org.
10/30/2026
What a wonderful evening at The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum! It was lovely to see so many familiar and new faces at last night’s Town Hall Talk.
We got the inside scoop from author Amy Woods on the weird, wonderful, and obscure stories of Palm Beach County, featured in her book Secret Palm Beach!
Thank you to Amy and everyone who joined us for another great evening of history and storytelling!
10/28/2026
Beyond Palm Beach County’s beautiful beaches and elegant estates lies a fascinating world of unusual stories, colorful characters, and unexpected places!
Join us for our next Town Hall Talk featuring author Amy Woods, as she takes us behind the pages of her book, Secret Palm Beach: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure.
• Thursday, October 29
• Check-in Reception: 6 PM
• Lecture: 6:30 PM
• The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum
Please RSVP at: https://bocahistory.org/event/town-hall-talk-the-secret-palm-beach-a-guide-to-the-weird-wonderful-and-obscure/
FREE for BRHS Members / $10 for Non-Members
Special thanks to our Media Partners The Boca Raton Tribune
10/26/2026
If you missed our latest Tales from the Archives, here’s a Halloween treat from Boca Raton’s past!
Long before elaborate haunted attractions, Boca Raton had its very own Halloween tradition!
Beginning in 1976, the Greater Boca Raton Jaycees brought thrills and chills to the community with their annual haunted house, featuring spooky sets, classic monsters, and plenty of local volunteers.
From Frankenstein and the Wolf Man to Freddy Krueger and Jason, the attraction grew into a beloved Halloween tradition that lasted more than two decades. And the best part? The scares were all for a good cause, with proceeds supporting local charities and community programs.
🎃 Do you remember visiting the Jaycees’ haunted house? We’d love to hear your stories and see your photos!
Read the full story in our Museum Journal and take a spooky stroll down memory lane! https://bocahistory.org/tales-from-the-archives-homemade-haunted-house/
10/23/2026
Trash, Trick or Treat! 🍬 🎃
Join Mayor Andy Thomson and the Boca Raton Historical Society on Halloween morning for a little community spirit and a cleaner downtown Boca!
Inspired by the Mayor’s Run the City initiative, we’re coming together to give our beautiful city a little TLC before the trick-or-treating begins!
• Saturday, October 31 | 9 AM
• The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum
• Costumes encouraged!
• Cleanup supplies provided
• Arts & crafts for the kids
• Water & light refreshments
FREE and fun for all ages — furry friends welcome, too! 🐾
Free registration is recommended to help us plan cleanup routes and organize groups ahead of time. https://bocahistory.org/event/trash-trick-or-treat/
Let’s make a difference together while getting into the Halloween spirit! City of Boca Raton - Official Downtown Boca
10/22/2026
We always enjoy welcoming the Antique Club of Boca Raton!
10/21/2026
Here’s a sneak peek at our upcoming exhibit commemorating historic Town Hall’s centennial! This fully functional 1935 Underwood manual typewriter is part of our collections. Typewriters like this one revolutionized administrative work and resemble what early municipal employees used in their day-to-day operations to keep Boca Raton running.
10/20/2026
One week from today! 🌿
Join us for our Second Yoga Session with Mallory Hopes!
Take a moment to slow down, unwind, and reconnect with yourself during a calming yoga session at The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum.
🧘 Bring your own mat
🥤 H2O and healthy snacks will be served
✨ Reserve your spot today! https://bocahistory.org/event/flow-through-history-yoga-at-historic-town-hall-2/
We can’t wait to relax and recharge with you! 💚
Mystery at the Museum… case closed! 😅
We can’t thank our young detectives enough for helping us solve the case of Frank Chesebro’s missing diary! Clues were hidden throughout the museum, and, lo and behold, the culprit was none other than Johnny Mizner, Addison Mizner’s favorite pet monkey! 🙈 Turns out, Johnny thought the diary belonged in the research library!
Our young detectives had a special opportunity to see the actual 1907 diary up close and discover why documentation is so important to preserving history. 📖 After solving the case, our detectives made their very own personalized diaries (and pumpkins).
A big thank-you to Balloons, Boards & Beyond — South Florida for the amazing balloon installation and spooky 👻 popsicles that helped make the evening extra special! 🧡🖤💜
Thank you to all our young detectives for making it a night to remember! 🔎🗝️
10/17/2026
We’re Open Today!
Come visit the Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum today from 10 AM to 4 PM and explore our special exhibit, Life’s a Beach! 🌊🐚
Discover local history, enjoy a little beachside nostalgia, and make us part of your day!
📍 Stop by and see us — we can’t wait to welcome you!
10/16/2026
Boca Raton’s history is now at your fingertips!
For the first time ever, the Boca Raton Historical Society’s archival collections are available to explore online and it’s completely FREE!
From historic photographs and architectural drawings to documents, books, and artifacts, discover the people, places, and stories that shaped our community.
Whether you’re researching Boca Raton’s past or simply curious about what our city looked like decades ago, there’s a world of history waiting to be discovered.
🔎 Explore our collections today! Visit BocaHistory.org
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| Wednesday | 10am - 4pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 4pm |
| Friday | 10am - 4pm |
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