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What did it feel like to wear a Redcoat? How did Washington’s army endure brutal winters and impossible odds? And could you have survived surgery during the Revolutionary War? As America marches toward its 250th birthday, the Boca Raton Historical Society and Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum invite the public to experience history like never before with a thought-provoking series of Town Hall Talks and a landmark exhibit, America 250: The 14th Colony, all commemorating the national America250 initiative. “America250 invites us to take a thoughtful look at how our country came to be—and the people who shaped it along the way,” said Mary Csar, Executive Director of the Boca Raton Historical Society. “Through compelling stories, scholarly insights, and often-overlooked perspectives, we hope to spark dialogue and reflection as we approach this historic milestone.” From now through 2026, this multi-year movement encourages Americans to reflect, reconnect, and reimagine our collective story—and Boca Raton is embracing the moment with a rich lineup of educational and engaging events. TOWN HALL TALKS: History Comes Alive in Boca’s Original Town Hall Led by acclaimed historian and reenactor Robert Feeney, this three-part fall lecture series dives deep into the lived experiences of those on the front lines of the American Revolution—on both sides of the battlefield. September 10, 2025 | 6:00 PM “The Redcoats Are Coming” March into the world of British soldiers during the Revolution: their training, gear, mindset, and the myths that still surround them. October 8, 2025 | 6:00 PM “Continental Soldiers: Washington’s Army in the Revolution” Discover the trials and triumphs of America’s early fighters—ordinary men who became extraordinary heroes. November 12, 2025 | 6:00 PM “Medicine and Surgery During the Revolutionary War” Not for the faint of heart: explore battlefield surgeries, 18th-century remedies, and the roots of American military medicine. Each talk features limited seating. RSVP required at www.bocahistory.org. COMING SPRING 2026: Scholars, spies, and surprising stories round out the commemorative journey: February 18, 2026—Declaration: The Story of American Independence with Dr. Robert Watson (Lynn University) April 8, 2026 – A Strategic Overview of the American Revolution with Dr. Jason Sharples (Florida Atlantic University) May 15, 2026 – Spies! The Shadier Side of the American Revolution with Roger Smith May 15, 2026 – Women of the American Revolution: Lost Voices of America's First Generation with Roger Smith May 16, 2026—The 14th Colony, The Best Kept Secret of the American Revolution with Roger Smith May 16, 2026 – It Was the 4th of July… Or Was It? with Roger Smith June 17, 2026—South Florida in the 18th Century with archaeologist Robert Carr June 26, 2026—The Road to Revolution family activity with BRHS Education Director Shannon Patron July 2, 2026—America 250! Concert with Festival of the Arts July 22, 2026—Spain, the Forgotten Alliance with author Martha Guttierez Steinkamp August 1, 2026—Conquistadors for Kids! With Robert Feeney America 250: The 14th Colony Exhibit May 13 – August 27 2026 Before it was a sunny paradise, Florida was a land of ambition, exploration, and resilience. America 250: The 14th Colony uncovers Florida’s pre-statehood journey through centuries of cultural clashes, freedom seekers, and trailblazers. Bonus: View reproductions of important Documents of Liberty provided by FAU’s Spirit of America Collection et al. Mark your calendars. Bring your curiosity. And get ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about America. For more details and to RSVP, visit www.bocahistory.org. Follow along on social media @BocaHistory for updates, behind-the-scenes previews, and historical trivia as we count down to July 4, 2026.
What did it feel like to wear a Redcoat? How did Washington’s army endure brutal winters and impossible odds? And could you have survived surgery during the Revolutionary War?
As America marches toward its 250th birthday, the Boca Raton Historical Society and Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum invite the public to experience history like never before with a thought-provoking series of Town Hall Talks and a landmark exhibit, America 250: The 14th Colony, all commemorating the national America250 initiative.
“America250 invites us to take a thoughtful look at how our country came to be—and the people who shaped it along the way,” said Mary Csar, Executive Director of the Boca Raton Historical Society. “Through compelling stories, scholarly insights, and often-overlooked perspectives, we hope to spark dialogue and reflection as we approach this historic milestone.”
From now through 2026, this multi-year movement encourages Americans to reflect, reconnect, and reimagine our collective story—and Boca Raton is embracing the moment with a rich lineup of educational and engaging events.
TOWN HALL TALKS: History Comes Alive in Boca’s Original Town Hall
Led by acclaimed historian and reenactor Robert Feeney, this three-part fall lecture series dives deep into the lived experiences of those on the front lines of the American Revolution—on both sides of the battlefield.
September 10, 2025 | 6:00 PM “The Redcoats Are Coming” March into the world of British soldiers during the Revolution: their training, gear, mindset, and the myths that still surround them.
October 8, 2025 | 6:00 PM “Continental Soldiers: Washington’s Army in the Revolution” Discover the trials and triumphs of America’s early fighters—ordinary men who became extraordinary heroes.
November 12, 2025 | 6:00 PM “Medicine and Surgery During the Revolutionary War” Not for the faint of heart: explore battlefield surgeries, 18th-century remedies, and the roots of American military medicine.
Each talk features limited seating. RSVP required at www.bocahistory.org.
COMING SPRING 2026:
Scholars, spies, and surprising stories round out the commemorative journey:
America 250: The 14th Colony Exhibit
May 13 – August 27 2026 Before it was a sunny paradise, Florida was a land of ambition, exploration, and resilience. America 250: The 14th Colony uncovers Florida’s pre-statehood journey through centuries of cultural clashes, freedom seekers, and trailblazers. Bonus: View reproductions of important Documents of Liberty provided by FAU’s Spirit of America Collection et al.
Mark your calendars. Bring your curiosity. And get ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about America.
For more details and to RSVP, visit www.bocahistory.org. Follow along on social media @BocaHistory for updates, behind-the-scenes previews, and historical trivia as we count down to July 4, 2026.