Schoolhouse Museum celebrates county's 100th anniversary

Palm Beach County came into existence July 1, 1909.
The School District of Palm Beach County was then formed and had its first meeting on July 6, 1909.
The Schoolhouse Children's Museum, 129 E. Ocean Ave., is celebrating the school district's and the county's centennial from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 2.
Janet DeVries, archivist for the local library and the museum, said local schools will showcase their own interpretations of the history of Palm Beach County through essay, art and drama contests. Prizes will be awarded.
The event is free.
Also showing in the Community Archives Gallery at the Schoolhouse Children's Museum is an exhibit of local school histories.
DeVries said the School Bell is Ringing features vintage class photographs, school yearbooks, pennants, trophies and other school history and memorabilia.
For information, call 561-742-6780.

Mike Rothman can be reached at mkrothman@tribune.com.

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Mike Rothman graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and a Master’s Degree in Management. He grew up in South Florida and has been back working here since July 2006. Mike wrote for numerous publications previously including the Gainesville Sun, GatorBait Magazine and Inspin.com, where he was the NBA Expert.

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