6 Tips for Using Your Historic Site as a Teaching Tool by Sarah Pawlicki (March 2026)

“You don’t expect to see young students petting a robotic dog named Spot while enjoying the tropical oasis that is the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens (ANSG) in West Palm Beach, Florida. That atmosphere of curiosity defines ANSG’s annual “STEAM Day,” which provides a unique opportunity for students to explore the arts and sciences in a historic place.

In January, ANSG’s “From Stone to STEAM”— short for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math—built bridges between disciplines by using hands-on activities to encourage students’ creative thinking.”