The Arts & Education

Palm Beach State College Theaters

www.palmbeachstate.edu/theatre

Palm Beach State College has a theater on three of its five campuses. All theaters are approved Palm Beach County School District Field Experience Providers and typically offer programming through their Cultural Arts for Education (CAFE) or School Time series for students in grades pre-K to eight. Visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/theatre for details. Patrons are encouraged to also check the website for updates on the 20232024 performance schedules for each theater, which may include shows suitable for families.

Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center Palm Beach State College

1977 College Drive

Belle Glade, FL 33430 (561) 993-1160

Eissey Campus Theatre Palm Beach State College

11051 Campus Drive

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 (561) 207-5900

Duncan Theatre Palm Beach State College

4200 Congress Ave.

Lake Worth Beach, FL 33461

(561) 868-3309

Society of the Four Arts Children’s Library

Located on the second floor of the John E. Rovensky Building

100 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach, FL 33480 (561) 655-2776 | www.fourarts.org

The Society of the Four Arts is a nonprofit cultural organization in Palm Beach. The campus includes a gallery and auditorium, adult and children’s libraries, and horticultural and sculpture gardens. Educational opportunities in the Four Arts Children’s Library include: n Book loans and computer use free of charge n The Mary Alice Fortin Children’s Art Gallery, showcasing exhibitions of special interest to young people throughout the year n Free story-time programs for preschool children most Mondays and Thursdays during season (October-April), family story-time programs on select Saturdays, and school-age hands-on programs monthly from November to April. Please check www.fourarts.org for the list of programs and digital opportunities. n Field trip opportunities that can be customized for any school group and grade level

Yesteryear Village— A Living History Park

Nestled on 10 acres at the South Florida Fairgrounds 9067 Southern Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33411 (561) 795-3110 | www.yesteryearvillage.com

The mission of Yesteryear Village is to promote and preserve early Florida life. Authentic buildings and structures from days gone by can be visited, and include an old school, a farm, a blacksmith shop, a general store and other buildings where collections and artifacts are on display.

During the year, many students throughout South Florida participate in guided tours conducted in the Village. Tours have been developed in conjunction with the curriculum approved by the School District of Palm Beach County. The program is geared to students in kindergarten through the fifth grade. Components of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) have been incorporated in these educational tours.

Also located on the grounds are the Sally Bennett Big Band Hall of Fame and the Bink Glisson Historical Museum. The Sally Bennett hosts the largest collection of big-band memorabilia in the nation. The Bink Glisson Museum is comprised of personal collections of a Palm Beach County pioneer. Artifacts and artwork depicting early Florida are showcased.