Town Hall Talks “Double Take: Reflections on Addison Mizner’s Life, Legend and Legacy”

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Town Hall Talks - Augustus Mayhew

Town Hall Talks Explore The Lives and Legends Shaping Boca Raton’s History

September 11, October 9 & January 8 at 6 p.m.

The Boca Raton Historical Society has announced the next installment of Town Hall Talks, an evening lecture program given in Boca Raton’s original “Town Hall” at The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum, 71 North Federal Highway.

“The Town Hall Talks series is a wonderful opportunity for our community to connect with Boca Raton’s rich history through insightful presentations and discussions,” said Mary Csar, Executive Director of the Boca Raton Historical Society. “We’re excited to bring these exceptional speakers to our historic venue and provide a platform for exploring the people and events that have shaped our city.”

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6p - “Double Take: Reflections on Addison Mizner’s Life, Legend and Legacy”

Speaker: Augustus Mayhew

Architectural detective and social historian Augustus Mayhew explores the one-in-a-million life of Addison Mizner who despite his extraordinary accomplishments remains best known as the subject of anecdotal fictional abstracts. Mayhew is the guest curator for our exhibit “Boca Raton 1925-2025: Addison Mizner’s Legacy.”

Doors open at 6 p.m. for check-in and refreshments, the lecture begins at 6:30 p.m.

Admission is $10 for non-members, free for members of The Boca Raton Historical Society. Register in advance at: RSVP For Town Hall Talks (bocahistory.org).

For more information, visit www.BocaHistory.org.