boynton beach historical society

About boynton beach historical society

The Boynton Beach Historical Society operates the 1913 Schoolhouse, a masonry vernacular school building designed by William Maughlin and listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The structure now functions as the Schoolhouse Children's Museum and Learning Center. Visitors participate in guided history tours led by local historians who share stories about Boynton Beach's past. Tours cover the Jupiter Lighthouse keeper Hannibal Pierce, the area's agricultural heritage, Maj. Nathan Boynton for whom the city is named, early transportation and mail delivery systems, and historical shipwrecks. The society organizes History Strolls that take participants through the 1913 schoolhouse while discussing local landmarks and historical events. These guided tours provide concrete details about the region's development and notable figures. The museum is located in Boynton Beach, Florida, at the historic schoolhouse on East Ocean Avenue.