Educational Programs at the Old Davie School provide an up-close, hands-on experience that brings the story of the Everglades frontier to life. The Old Davie School educational programs can be adapted to meet the needs of your group, and welcome public and private schools, homeschool groups and civic organizations.

For assistance with funding, ask your school about the School Board of Broward County’s Supplemental Arts and Sciences Program (SASP). Groups are welcome to bring their bag lunches and eat at the outdoor picnic tables or under the Chickee Hut after the tour.  The gift shop, located in the Museum Office, is available to student groups by request.

All programs are designed to meet the Florida Next Generation Sunshine State Standards.

Updated Curriculum Guide for 2025 – 2026!
Download the Step Back in Time Curriculum Guide, which includes student activities and additional information for teachers.

The Step Back in Time interactive program investigates life as it was for the pioneers of Davie and western Broward through artifacts, photographs, and hands-on activities. Tour the historic Davie School—built in 1918—and recreate the students’ first day. Students attend a lesson in the restored classroom and practice writing with dip ink pens, and explore the museum exhibits.

Other activities may include a tour of the 1909 Florida Pioneer House, washing laundry on a washboard, meeting farm animals, pumping water from the well, making fresh orange juice or butter, or visiting the vegetable garden and an authentic Seminole Chickee Hut.