Discover Florida’s surprising role in the American Revolution through America 250: The 14th Colony, a special exhibition exploring the territory’s unique place in the nation’s founding story.
While thirteen colonies declared independence, Florida remained loyal to the British Crown. Guest curated by Smithsonian Scholar Martha Gutierrez-Steinkamp, the exhibition examines this often-overlooked chapter of history through historic imagery, Revolutionary War artifacts from local collectors, period costumes on loan from The Wick Theatre and Costume Museum, interpretive displays, and more.
Part of the Boca Raton Historical Society’s America 250 initiative, The 14th Colony invites visitors to explore the people, conflicts, and international influences that shaped Florida during the Revolutionary era.
Related Programs
- June 6 – Free Fun Saturday: America 250 Edition
- June 17 – Town Hall Talk: South Florida in the 18th Century with Robert Carr
- June 26–27 – Road to the Revolution Youth Program (Ages 12–15)
- July 2 – Summer Sips & Sounds: Celebrate America – 250 Years in Song
- July 4 – Free Fun Saturday: Happy Birthday America!
- July 22 – Town Hall Talk: Spain: The Forgotten Alliance with Martha Gutierrez-Steinkamp
- August 1 – Conquistadors for Kids! with historical reenactor Robert Feeney & Free Fun Saturday
Included with regular museum admission.
