Lecture Series and Special Tours
Our Place in History: America's 250th at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse
Join author and historian Josh Liller, in exploring the rich tapestry of American history through engaging stories and lectures at the iconic Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse.
As part of our mission to support historic education and preservation at the lighthouse, we offer daily guided tours and special Historic Jupiter Trolly Tour excursions.
UPCOMING LECTURE SERIES
America 250th: Our Place in History
WITH HISTORIAN JOSH LILLER
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17
250 Years on the Loxahatchee
Learn the rich history of the Loxahatchee River as local historian Josh Liller takes you through 250 years of United States history. This informative event will be held at 6pm under the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and our iconic ficus tree, February 17th.
Friday, March 13
250 Years of Military History at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse
Join Historian Josh Liller on the Lighthouse Terrace to explore the role of each branch of the United States military on the grounds of what is now the Outstanding Natural Area.
Sunday, April 19
Jupiter at Pivotal Moments in American History
Join Historian Josh Liller on the Lighthouse Terrace to explore what Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and the surrounding area was like at pivotal moments in American history, and how those events affected Jupiter and the lighthouse.
Registration for Special Tours & Excursions
Daily Guided Tour: 5,000 Years on the Loxahatchee
Daily at 12pm and 2pm
Guided general history tour of the 5,000 years of habitation along the Loxahatchee River.
Historic Jupiter Trolly Tours
April 16, 2026, 10:15 AM & 12PM
Join the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum’s Historian for a guided tour of Jupiter! Learn the rich history of the Jupiter area, from the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse’s own history to favorite spots of Burt Reynolds to significant Black historical sites key to our local history. Trolley Tours have limited seating and advanced registration is required! Register for select times below.
Full Spring Schedule of History Lectures
Second Wednesdays at Hobe Sound Library – all start 6:30 PM
Sponsored by the Friends of the Martin County Library System.
Wed Jan 14 Colonial Florida, Part 1 (1513-1669)
Wed Feb 11 Colonial Florida, Part 2 (1670-1821)
Wed Mar 11 The U.S. Coast Goard in Jupiter & Hobe Sound
Wed Apr 8 The Rise & Fall of the Florida Pineapple Industry
Fourth Fridays at Jupiter Branch Library – all start 2:00 PM.
Fri Jan 23 The Spanish-American War: Splendid Little War, Big Consequences
Fri Feb 27 Camp Murphy: Our Local Training Camp During World War II
Fri Mar 27 Station J: Naval Radio Station Jupiter & The Battle of the Atlantic
Fri Apr 24 Florida’s Historic Lighthouses
America 250th: Our Place In History – all start at 6:00 PM
Lighthouse Terrace at Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum
Tue Feb 17 250 Years On The Loxahatchee River
Fri Mar 13 250 Years Of Military History at Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse
Sun Apr 19 Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse at Pivotal Moments In American History
Palm Beach County Archaeological Society Speaker Series
Palm Beach County Main Library, 3650 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach
Thu Mar 5 @ 6:30 PM – Spencer Stereoviews: Southeast Florida Pioneer Photography
Loxahatchee River Center Lecture Series (RSVP with The River Center required)
Fri Apr 3 @ 12:00 PM – The Loxahatchee River: An Environmental History
All presentations FREE to the public! For more information email Josh Liller Jliller@jupiterlighthouse.org
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