The Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum is located in the historic 1916 Courthouse in downtown West Palm Beach. The Palm Beach County Museum is a great place for the whole family to learn about the rich and diverse history of Palm Beach County. 

About the Museum

The Historical Society of Palm Beach County is a non-profit organization whose mission is to collect, preserve, and share the history of Palm Beach County. The Society maintains a large library on the history of Palm Beach County, Florida, and the Caribbean. Through its archives, which includes nearly two million photographic images, maps, newspapers, journals, periodicals, architectural drawings, and research files, the Society maintains an active research facility…

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The River Center in Jupiter teams up several times a year with the United States Coast Guard for a Boating Safety Class. The safety class is aimed to promote safety on the water and when operating a boat. The class is aimed for children, teens and young adults but all are welcomed to attend.

The class is taught by the US Coast Guard Auxiliary “Flortilla 52” in a lecture style class. The State of Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation requires that any person wishing to operate a vessel of 10 horsepower or more and is born after January 1st, 1988 must complete and pass a boater safety course.

The class is free to attend but a $10 dollar deposit is required to hold your spot and will be refunded when the class is completed. The classes are sponsored by…

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The newly opened ‘Taylor Farmhouse Café’ has Jupiter Farms residents buzzing. The restaurant has fast become the neighborhood’s newest gathering spot offering seasonal creative American cuisine along with live music, bonfires and folksy atmosphere that blends perfectly into the culture of the Farms.

As the owner/chef of two previous restaurants over the past fifteen years, Chef Christopher Taylor and his wife, Elizabeth, have been serving their exceptional house-made offerings to old and new friends in Tequesta, Jupiter, and now, Jupiter Farms. Old friends have come to expect Chef Christopher’s highest quality, seasonal and locally sourced produce, and all-natural meats with no steroids, hormones or antibiotics—ever.  

Hours

Monday-Friday

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The Road to Victory Military Museum in Stuart makes the perfect destination for those looking to experience WWII history first-hand.

The Museum features military vehicles, WWII encampments, camp victory children’s area and Mini ‘boot camp’, WWII Battle Re-enactment, Weapons Demonstrations, and more. Their displays of historical artifacts, uniforms, photographs, and vehicles both historical and personal, pay homage to America’s heroes while informing and educating the public of their noble endeavors and our freedoms as Americans.

Where: 319 SE Stypmann Blvd. Stuart, FL 34994

Click here for more information.

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On select nights during the week, the ultimate party boat goes on a relaxing Sunset Cruise along the intracoastal waterways of Jupiter.

The Pontiki, is a local company that features a series of pontoon boats that feature a friendly captain that takes guest on a tour to some of the best sightseeing areas in and around Jupiter. The Pontiki boats are perfect for large groups, birthdays, special events or just a friendly sunset cruise.

On Tuesday’s and Thursday’s, the Sunset Cruise departs from Harbourside Place in Jupiter. Guests will board one of their newest and largest boats, the Shaka. The floating party features a full restroom, couches for seating and can accommodate up to 41 guests. On the journey, there is complimentary beverages of water, soda and…

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Shepard Park is a great place for families in Stuart to hang out and bring their kids to play on the playground or to launch their boat for the day. Outdoor fun and in-person play are invaluable for kids and what better way to do that than in a place that is also enjoyable for you.

Shepard's Park in Stuart has a lovely location right on the Intracoastal Waterway. Here, a boardwalk over the water amongst the mangrove plants has pretty views of the bridge curving over liquid blue. At sunset you can sit on a bench and watch the peachy colors over the water. There are plenty of picnic tables under large trees, and a playground under tall coconut trees. White sand makes the playground area a fun place to dig and play. There are swings too. Near the…

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The Palm Beaches have a lot to offer kids and families when it comes to outdoor fun. Here are some of the best family-friendly beaches in Palm Beach County.

DuBois Park

Lined with palm trees and protected waters, Dubois Park is located on the southern edge of Jupiter Inlet. Pull into the ample parking lot and you’ll notice the park doesn’t face the ocean, but rather the beautiful and historic Jupiter Inlet. Look west and you’ll see the Jupiter Lighthouse. Look east and you’ll see the mouth of the inlet leading into the shimmering ocean. A man-made barrier of natural rock and concrete shelters a pool of water, perfect for bathers of all ages. The water is replenished and cleaned by the natural currents of the inlet, and access to the swimming…

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There’s nothing quite like a delicious cup of joe. Thankfully, if you live in the Palm Beaches there’s no shortage of places to get. Here are a few of the best cafés in West Palm Beach.

Harold’s Lounge

Harold’s Coffee Lounge specializes in Kyoto-style cold brew coffee, but that’s not their only specialty. Fresh-pressed juices, Kombucha, a variety of teas and baked goods are also available for purchase. Come for coffee and stay for their drum circle, poetry readings, film screenings, book signings or art exhibits.

Location: 509 Northwood Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Swedish Coffee

Johan’s Joe Swedish Coffee House specializes in the sharing the “taste of Scandinavia” with The Palm Beaches, this Swedish Coffee House and Café serves up a…

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Monday’s The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum hosts their Twilight Yoga at the Light event. The popular event takes place once a week at sunset.

Come and enjoy the serenity of Yoga with Mary Veal on the Lighthouse Deck. All levels of Yoga are welcomed to attend. The class begins at 6 pm on Monday and last approximately an hour.

If you plan on attending, you are asked to bring your own yoga mat, water bottle, and a flashlight to the class. The class is weather dependent and meets at the Museum’s flagpole 10 minutes prior to the class start time.

Twilight Yoga at the Light January 2020 Schedule:
Monday, January 20th: 6 pm to 7 pm
Monday, January 27th: 6 pm to 7 pm

The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is located at 500 Captains Armour’s Way, Jupiter.

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Quaker merchant Jonathan Dickinson, after whom South Florida’s beloved Jonathan Dickinson State Park is named, was on a business trip from Jamaica to Philadelphia in 1669 when on September 23rd his ship foundered and ran ashore off of what is now Jupiter Island.

From there Dickinson and his family made a grueling and perilous two-month trek to St. Augustine. During the journey Dickinson recorded much of what they encountered in his journal which in-turn became the first detailed account of the Palm Beach region, it describes, among other things, several Florida’s now vanished early Indian tribes.

Here’s a short expert from Dickinson’s thoroughly interesting journal:

After we had traveled about five miles along the deep sand, the sun being…

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