Educators

Bringing Local History to Life

The Boca Raton Historical Society offers educational programs and resources for public and private schools and homeschoolers throughout the academic year, available both on-site and as outreach programs.
Programs Available
  • On-site learning experiences
  • Outreach programs for your classroom
  • Resources and materials on local history

Lesson Plans

Teachers and homeschool educators can access free lesson plans to enrich their Florida social studies curriculum. Custom-tailored lesson plans are also available upon request.
4th Grade Middle School High School
The Railroad Comes To Boca Raton Raton Pioneer Days in Boca Raton Three Pioneer Voices
Boca Raton’s Land Boom and Land Bust Historic Town Hall Civics AC in South Florida
World War II Comes To Boca Raton Boca Raton’s Land Boom and Land Bust
Three Communities, One Boca Raton
Tourists Come To Boca Raton

Books

The Boca Raton Historical Society offers educational publications that support Florida social studies curriculum while helping students connect with Boca Raton’s local history.

A Teacher’s Guide to Boca Raton History

This educator resource includes historical background information and 4th grade reading passages designed to support classroom instruction in local history, literacy, and social studies.

Books for Boca

Books for Boca is a community literacy initiative that provides donated classroom and library copies of A Stroll Through Boca Raton’s Early History From A to Z to local schools through the support of community sponsors.

Teachers may contact the Historical Society to request a sponsored classroom set or recommend a sponsor.

Designed for elementary and middle school students, A Stroll Through Boca Raton’s Early History From A to Z combines illustrations, storytelling, and accessible reading passages to make local history engaging for a variety of age groups and reading levels.

Archival Services

Give your students the chance to research like real historians. The Boca Raton Historical Society’s research library provides access to an extensive range of primary and secondary sources — from historic photographs and handwritten diaries to maps, oral histories, and city directories. Educators may schedule group visits to the library at The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum.

History Projects

Are your students working on a local or Florida history project? Let us help! The Boca Raton Historical Society’s education team can connect students and educators with archival materials, research guidance, and expert knowledge to make any history project stand out.

History Tutoring

History can be challenging — but it doesn’t have to be. Our education department can offer tutoring support for students at all levels, helping them explore Florida and local history in a way that is engaging, relevant, and meaningful. One-on-one and small group sessions available.

Get in Touch

Contact our Education Coordinator to learn more: 561.395.6766 x107
or education@bocahistory.org
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Museum Hours

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 10am - 4pm
Saturday: 10am - 4pm

LOCATION

71 North Federal Highway
Boca Raton, Florida 33432