History Department, Florida Atlantic University

We're really looking forward to this great event. We'd love to see you there!

Meet the man who set the tone for every U.S. president: John Adams!
Join Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky, Executive Director of the George Washington Presidential Library, as she reveals the precedents that forged our Republic in her latest book & exclusive lecture event! RSVP now and discover how one leader's decisions still impact America today!

Free for FAU students, faculty, and staff.
RSVP at : https://fauevents.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=6613

Discover the personal and political conflicts leading to the Boston Massacre, where British soldiers killed five men, fueling the American Revolution. Dr. Serena Zabin, a renowned historian, will present this event at Florida Atlantic Libraries, sponsored by the Society of Colonial Wars in Florida. Join the reception and book signing, and explore the American Revolution exhibition.

Free admission with registration: https://library.fau.edu/special-collections/lecture-and-qa-boston-massacre-and-american-revolution-family-story

It was a great event. Thanks to all who attended!

Come out on Tuesday, February 24, to hear Prof. Finucane speak about Alexander Hamilton and politics in early America!

Congratulations to Professor Barbara Ganson on her new book! Available Summer 2026.

Professor Barbara Ganson has received her gift for 30 years of service at Florida Atlantic University, having taught here since 1994. Dr. Ganson will be enjoying her cup of tea and writing in her new notebook. Congratulations, Dr. Ganson!

Dr. Evan Bennett's recent book, Tampa Bay: The Story of an Estuary and Its People, received two awards in recent months: the Silver Medal in Florida Non-fiction from the Florida Book Awards and the Stetson Kennedy Award from the Florida Historical Society.

If you're going to be in the Galveston, Texas, area on June 28, Dr. Barbara Ganson will be on hand to talk about the state's aviation history at this interesting conference.

Great article on the buildings of the Boca Raton Air Field that remain, including the university's remaining T (as in Temporary!) Buildings. FAU was built on a large portion of the former base, which closed in 1947. The Army Air Force trained flight crews in the use of radar here, which made it a very secretive place. Alum Sue Gillis, curator at the Boca Raton Historical Society, is quoted throughout.

These World War II-era buildings prove to be long-lasting in Boca Raton The city of Boca Raton has a past tied to World War II, with several “T-buildings” that are still standing after 83 years.

The FAU History Department had a great turnout for the Larkin Symposium on the American Presidency, featuring Joe Scarborough.

He met and spoke with FAU students and engaged in an interesting conversation with the audience. We thank everyone, who attended the event, and we hope to see you at next year’s Alan B. and Charna Larkin Symposium. For future History Department events, please visit: https://www.fau.edu/artsandletters/larkin/