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Memorial Day is coming up this Monday, May 27th. While you certainly have the day off work, you may not know exactly why. Here is everything you need to know about Memorial Day.

Memorial Day

Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day 2019 occurs on Monday, May 27.

Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season.

Memorial Day Wasn’t A Federal Holiday Until…

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If you live in Wellington, this Sunday the 31st join the Palm Beach Museum of Natural History for a dirt-filled event called “Archaeo Fest” from 12 to 5 pm at the Mall at Wellington Green.

This is the perfect event for kids that love history and dinosaurs. Activities include flint-knapping, atlati throwing demos, necklace making, pottery village, fossil finder labs and more.

Cost is $5 for kids ages 3-12, $8 for kids ages 13 and up and free for children under 2.

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About The Museum

The mission of The Palm Beach Museum of Natural History (PBMNH) is to collect, research, interpret, and explain all aspects of our natural world, the evolution of life, and the development of human cultures. The Museum's primary…

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Come out with your family this Saturday to Loxahatchee River Battlefield Park to experience the Second Seminole War on the actual Battle grounds of the 1838 Battle of the Loxahatchee.

This incredible historic event that took place right in Jupiter nearly 200 years ago. The reenactment is presented by the Loxahatchee Battlefield Preservationists, whose mission it is  protect and safeguard Loxahatchee Battlefield Park along with the 6,000-year-old prehistoric Native American occupation area contained herein.

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When: Saturday, March 30th from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Where: Loxahatchee River Battlefield Park - 9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter, FL 33478

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Yesteryear Village is a great place to bring your kids to learn about and gain firsthand experience about the past. It is as close as you’ll get to giving them a time-machine.

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Yesteryear Village is a history park nestled on 9 acres, showcasing buildings and artifacts from 1895 to 1945. It is a year-round attraction at the South Florida Fairgrounds and includes an old school, a farm, a blacksmith shop, a general store, and several houses among other buildings; they all make up the historic & fascinating Yesteryear Village. This is a unique opportunity to chat with the town residents, and listen as they tell you what their daily life was really like prior to 1940!

You can also discover a large collection of early, original and replicated…

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This Thursday, come out and enjoy a 90-minute trolley tour of historic sites in Jupiter. The tour will be guided by South Florida historian Josh Liller.  

The tour will point out the historic sites and structures around town, from the ocean to I-95. Points of interest will include schools, churches, and the vast Pennock Plantation.  See Jupiter in a whole new way!

Trolleys are enclosed and air-conditioned. Tour starts and ends at Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum. Check in at the gift shop 15 minutes prior to tour start time. No on/off stops during tour. $20/person (includes site general admission.) Max 30 people per tour. Tickets Online Required.

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Cost: $20.00

When: Thursday, Feb 28 from 10am to 1:30pm…

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The Boca Raton Museum Of Art’s “Imagining Florida: History and Myth In The Sunshine State,” exhibit is three years in the making. It brings together over 200 paintings, photographs and kitschy artifacts that represent and illustrate the past 300 years of Florida’s colorful history.

From natural landscapes to frontier outposts to burgeoning towns, the scenes featured in Imagining Florida portray many different aspects of the state- its deep-rooted Seminole and Miccosukee heritage, its historic African American communities, and its identity as a tourist destination.

Whether you want to learn some local history, view some beautiful art, or both, you’re not going to want to miss this exhibit.

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On February 10th, 11th, and, 12th, the Donald M. Ephraim Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival will bring some of the finest examples of cinema from around the world to South Florida. The chosen films are diverse, some focus on Jewish issues, others spotlight Jewish achievement and valor, others document Jewish culture, arts, and history. All of the films, however, celebrate the Jewish experience and the diversity of the community.

Founded in 1990, the festival continues to grow and evolve as they expand their selection of narrative features, short films and documentaries to reflect the tastes and needs of their audience. Now year-round, they continue the process of engaging, entertaining and educating through film events for greater Palm Beach County.…

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Join the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse’s staff on a 2-mile trek through the 120-acres of outstanding natural area and discover that history is indeed shaped by nature.

The hike is open to adults and children-minimum age 5, ages 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult that is at least 18 years old.  Hiker’s footwear, active wear, a hat, and a full water bottle or canteen should be carried, tour is weather dependent. If you’d like to go on the hike plan on meeting at the Museum’s flag pole on Saturday, February 2nd, at 8:30AM

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Cost: Admission is free but space is limited-RSVP required online.

When: This Saturday February 2nd, at 8:30AM

Where: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse - 500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter,…

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This Saturday come and watch history unfold in front of your eyes as reenactors take part in a re-creation of the last great battle of the Second Seminole War that happened at Loxahatchee River Battlefield Park on January 24, 1838. To give visitors a close-up look at the events that transpired and their historical significance, there will be guest speakers, exhibitors, weapons demonstrations and battlefield tours provided by the Loxahatchee Battlefield Preservationists. It all starts at 9:00 a.m. with the reenactment taking place at 2:00 p.m.

When: Saturday at 9AM – 4PM

Where: Loxahatchee River Battlefield Park - 9060 W Indiantown Rd, Jupiter, FL 33478

Cost: Free

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The Second Seminole War

The Second…

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Take the Lighthouse Sunset Tour on Wednesday, January 16th to climb to the top of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and take in the spectacular sunset views and witness the lighthouse at work at it illuminates the night sky.

  • Tour Time: Approximately 75 minutes

  • Cost: $20 per person, $15 for Lighthouse Members,

  • Note: Children must be at least 48” tall to climb the Lighthouse and accompanied by an adult.

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Jupiter Lighthouse

The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse is located in Jupiter, Florida, on the north side of the Jupiter Inlet. The site for the lighthouse was chosen in 1853. It is located between Cape Canaveral Light and Hillsboro Inlet Light. The lighthouse was designed by then Lieutenant George G.…

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