Loxahatchee River Heritage Day

Name: Loxahatchee River Heritage Day
Start: 2024-07-13T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-07-13T16:00:00-04:00
Location: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum

Schedule

Sat Jul 13 2024 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum | Jupiter, FL

Join us for Loxahatchee River Heritage Day, a brand-new event celebrating the rich history of the Loxahatchee River region! This event is perfect for history enthusiasts, families, and anyone curious about our local heritage.
Activities include:
-Presentations by local historians and archaeologists
-Guided tours of the historic Tindall House
-Living history performances
-Opportunities to meet local authors and representatives from historical societies and museums
Special Highlights:
-Docents in period costumes sharing stories from the early 1900s
-Living history portrayal of Captain Charles H. Coe by his descendant Andrew Foster
-Fascinating presentations on Northern Palm Beach County Archaeology, Jupiter Shipwrecks, and tales from Jupiter’s
-Lighthouse Keepers
Presentation Schedule:
-10:30 AM: Chris Davenport on Northern Palm Beach County Archaeology
-11:30 AM: Thomas Gidus on Jupiter Shipwrecks
-1:00 PM: Josh Liller on Tales from Jupiter’s Lighthouse Keepers
-2:00 PM: Josh Liller on Town In Transition – The Growth of Jupiter from 1953 to 1987
Meet Local Historians and Authors:
-Ginger Pederson & Janet Naughton, with their books available for purchase and signing
Sponsors:
-Bureau of Land Management
-Florida Public Archaeology Network
-Riverbend Park
-Elliott Museum
-Stuart Heritage Museum
-Jonathan Dickinson State Park
-Loxahatchee Battlefield Preservationists
-Seminole Wars Foundation
-Loxahatchee River Center
-Lake Park Historical Society
Admission Prices:
-Adults: $12
-US Veterans & Seniors (60+): $10
-Children (Ages 6-18): $6
Tickets will be available for purchase on-site. Don't miss out on this fun, enlightening day filled with history, discovery, and adventure!
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