Tour the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum

To schedule a guided tour led by a museum docent (tour guide), please contact the Historical Society of Palm Beach County at 561-832-4164 ext. 110 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays. You may also contact the Coordinator of Volunteers and Tours by clicking here or fax your request to (561) 832-7965.

Once the appointment has been scheduled, a confirmation letter will be sent scheduled groups. The museum can accommodate a total of forty-four (44) students at one time which will be divided into two groups of twenty-two (22) students each.

Tour days and times:

Tuesday-Friday, 10:00am-2:00pm.

Tour time is approximately one-hour.

In order to properly schedule a tour of the museum, please be sure to provide the following information: Name, school, address, phone number, email address, grade, number of students, number of teachers/chaperones, requested visit date (please provide two (2) alternate dates)

Please click here for the Educator's Resource Guide for The Museum Experience.

Courthouse Civics Exhibit

“and Justice for All”

The “and Justice for All” Civics Exhibit is presented by the Palm Beach County Bar Association. This permanent exhibit is located on the third and fourth floors of the historic 1916 Palm Beach County Courthouse. The two exhibits located in the third floor courtroom guide the visitor through the U.S. Constitution, democracy, branches of government at the federal and state levels, the election process, the judiciary, and other civics related topics. On the fourth floor balcony which overlooks the courtroom, the visitor will find a Florida Legal Time Line, original documents from and 1884 lawsuit from Dade County (Palm Beach County was a part of Dade County until 1909), court documents related to the federal lawsuit filed by William Holland, Sr. in 1956 when his son was denied enrollment in an all white school in Palm Beach County, an artifacts case, and an interactive about William Holland, Sr.

Please click here for the Educator's Resource Guide for the “and Justice for All” Civics Exhibit.

Teachers' Program

Palm Beach County History Institute

14-18 June 2010, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Palm Beach County has an interesting and diverse history. To pass on this history to teachers, the following organizations have partnered to create a week-long history institute, Historical Society of Palm Beach County, Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach, Flagler Museum, Loxahatchee River Historical Society, Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, and the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens.

Each day teachers visit and learn about a different area of our county. Participating teachers who complete all requirements can receive up to 30 in-service points from the School District of Palm Beach County. Teachers will receive a certificate of participation which will be presented on the last day of training.

The history institute is limited to 25 Palm Beach County educators who teach grades K-12 on a first come, first served basis. There is a $25.00 non-refundable registration fee. Space is limited; enroll today so you don't miss this great opportunity.

To enroll:

Contact: Allison Goff, Education Director, Flagler Museum, PO Box 969, Palm Beach, FL 33480; phone (561) 655-2833; or email: educationdirector@flaglermuseum.us.

This is an exciting new learning opportunity for teachers in Palm Beach County! Enroll now or you will miss out on a great experience.