Florida Archaeology Month Lecture Series

Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Cultural Historical Outdoor Recreation presents a Florida Archaeology Month lecture series in March as part of the statewide celebration of programming and events designed to raise awareness of Florida's history and the importance of preservation. Through engaging lectures led by local archaeologists, participants will discover new knowledge and perspectives about Florida's history. These programs encourage lifelong learning and provide meaningful experiences that enrich the overall quality of life.

All lecture series programs are free. Registration is not required. All programs, dates and times are subject to change. For more information, please contact Holly Griffin at 561-966-6695.

BATTLE OF THE LOXAHATCHEE
March 5, 10 a.m.
Riverbend Park
9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter, FL 33478
Glenn Bakels and the Loxahatchee Battlefield Preservationists present Battle of the Loxahatchee. Learn more about the historic Seminole War battles that took place right here in 1838. Stop by the Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) booth after the lecture and join the Community Conversations on heritage sites at risk.

LIDAR OVER THE GLADES
March 7, 2 p.m.
Belle Glade Branch Library
725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
What secrets are hidden in your neighborhood from 2,000 years ago? People built enormous earthworks mounds and shapes as grand as any Pyramid, and with aerial images and Lidar, we'll uncover these hidden wonders in the Everglades. Presented by: Bonita Lee, MSEE, BSEE, Digital and Landscape Archaeologist

ORAL HISTORY IN THE GLADES AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS
March 11, 1 p.m.
Green Cay Nature Center
12800 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33437
Presented by: Dr. Nydia I. Pontón-Nigaglioni, Palm Beach County Archaeologist

SEMINOLE WARS
March 12, 10 a.m.
Dr. André Fladell Civic Center (formerly known as South County Civic Center)
16700 Jog Road, Delray Beach, FL 33446
The Seminole Wars in Florida: Causes, Controversies and Consequences. Insightful perspective from a historical re-enactor on the Seminole Wars! Presented by: Dowling Watford, Re-enactor

DUBOIS DAY - DUBOIS HISTORIC HOME TOURS
March 17, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
DuBois Pioneer Home at DuBois Park
19075 DuBois Road, Jupiter, FL 33477
Tour the historic DuBois Pioneer Home! Stop by the Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) booth and join Community Conversations on heritage sites at risk.

BUILDING MEGALITHS: ARCHAEOLOGY FOR KIDS
March 18, 10:30 a.m.
Daggerwing Nature Center
11435 Park Access Road, Boca Raton, FL 33498
"Imagine you're an ancient builder 5,000 years ago! In our archaeology sandbox, you'll stack and balance stones just like they did, to create your very own Stonehenge, Dolmen, or Long Barrow." Presented by: Bonita Lee, MSEE, BSEE, Digital and Landscape Archaeologist

DOWN AND DIRTY: THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
March 19, 1:30 p.m.
Okeeheelee Nature Center
7715 Forest Hill Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33413
Learn firsthand from our county historic preservation officer and archaeologist all about Palm Beach County Archaeology! Presented by: Chris Davenport, Palm Beach County Historic Preservation Officer

THE CURATION CRISIS
March 27, 1:30 p.m.
Okeeheelee Nature Center
7715 Forest Hill Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33413
What is the curation crisis? What does this mean to archaeology, museums and collections? Learn more about the current curation crisis! Presented by: Micaela Candia

BOYNTON MOUNDS
March 31, 1 p.m.
West Jupiter Recreation Center
6401 Indiantown Road, Jupiter, FL 33458

Learn more about the Boynton Mounds, a Native American site! Presented by: Giancarlo Mazzetti

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Cultural and historical programs offer participants opportunities to learn more about Palm Beach County's history and to experience other cultural perspectives. Programs and services include battlefield tours, living history tours, Sawmill Saturday, Farmstead Special Events, Libation and Remembrance Ceremony, Battlefield Reenactment, various archaeological, cultural, and historical-related community and countywide special events, DuBois Pioneer Home Tours, and programs and services offered through Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens.