Welcome to the website of the Loxahatchee River Historical Society. Formed in 1971, the society is a non-profit organization in Jupiter, Florida, is a unique cultural and educational institution which operates the DuBois Pioneer Home and the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse.
Our mission statement is to collect, preserve, interpret, and promote the history of Florida, particularly emphasizing the southeast region and the area between the headwaters of the Loxahatchee River and the Jupiter Inlet.
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum offers climbing tours of the landmark 1860 lighthouse. The waterfront Museum in the newly restored WWII Barracks building offers indoor and outdoor local history exhibits, museum store, lecture series, sunset tours, children’s summer camp, weddings and special events. The Lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Hours: Tuesday –Sunday, 10am-5pm, last lighthouse tour leaves at 4pm.
DuBois Pioneer Home
Open Tuesday and Wednesday, 1-4pm
Lighthouse
$7 for adults, $5 children ages 6-18, 5 & under free. Admission includes Museum exhibits and Lighthouse Tour.
For Your Safety
Tower-top tour restrictions: climbers must be 48” tall, no flip-flops or spike heeled shoes. For further information call 561-747-8380
DuBois Pioneer Home
Admission is $2 per person