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Florida Archaeology Month Lecture Series
Presented by PBC Parks and Recreation
Cultural Historical Outdoor Recreation

March is Florida Archeology Month! Florida Archaeology Month is a statewide celebration of programming and events to bring awareness to the history of Florida and the importance of preservation. Supporting local organizations and museums help educate the community to learn about archaeology and Florida’s historical resources.

  • All lecture series programs are free.
  • Registration is not required.
  • All program dates and times are subject to change.
  • If you have any questions about any of the lecture series dates, please contact Holly Griffin at 561-966-6695​ or HGriffin​@pbc.gov

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 overall quality of life.

Battle of the Loxahatchee
March 5, 2026 | 10:00am
Riverbend Park
9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter, FL 33478
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.
Presented by: Glenn Bakels and the Loxahatchee Battlefield Preservationists

Lidar over the Glades
March 7, 2026 | 2:00pm 
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. Stop by the Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) booth prior to the lecture and join the Community Conversations on heritage sites at risk.
Presented by: Bonita Lee, MSEE, BSEE, Digital and Landscape Archaeologist

​Oral History in the Glades and Archaeological Considerations
March 11, 2026 | 1:00pm 
Green Cay Nature Center
12800 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33437
Presented by: Dr. Nydia I. Pontón-Nigaglioni, PBC Archaeologist

Seminole Wars
March 12, 2026 | 10:00am
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, 2026 | 10:00am - 1:00pm
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 the Community Conversations on heritage sites at risk.

Building Megaliths: Archaeology for Kids
March 18, 2026 | 10:30am
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, 2026 | 1:30pm
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, PBC Historic Preservation Officer

The Curation Crisis
March 27, 2026 | 1:30pm
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? Come learn more about the current curation crisis!
Presented by: Micaela Candia

Boynton Mounds
March 31, 2026 | 1:00pm
West Jupiter Recreation Center
6401 Indiantown Road, Jupiter, FL 33458 
Come learn more about the Boynton Mounds, a Native American site!
Presented by: Giancarlo Mazzetti

Cultural and historical programs offer opportunities for participants to learn more about the history of Palm Beach County and 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 archeological, cultural and historical related community and countywide special events, DuBois Home Tours and programs and services offered through Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens.

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