Get your beach chairs ready to enjoy nature, delicious food trucks, beer & wine, music, and outstanding films on April 5, 2025, as the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum will be hosting its 11th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour Event. Attendees can look forward to an inspiring evening under the stars at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum. The Wild & Scenic Film Festival – On Tour brings an incredible selection of environmental and adventure films that highlight the beauty of nature, the importance of conservation, and the power of outdoor adventure. Guests will enjoy a scenic outdoor setting, engaging films, and engage with local environmental and conservation organizations who will be on hand to share information about how folks can get involved and make a difference in their community!
The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum is operated by the Loxahatchee River Historical Society, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization incorporated in 1972. They opened their first Lighthouse Museum just one year later in 1973. Through a long-term lease with the U.S. Coast Guard, the Society has served as the Lighthouse Operations Manager since 1994.
The Society is proud to be a managing partner in the 120-acre Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area, a unit of our country’s beautiful National Conservation Lands.
As stewards of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, and a managing partner of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area (ONA), the Loxahatchee River Historical Society (LRHS) preserves, protects, and interprets the unique historical, cultural, archaeological, and natural characteristics of the Loxahatchee River region.
The Loxahatchee River Historical Society collects, preserves, and interprets the Loxahatchee River region’s 8,000 years of documented history. This nonprofit provides expertise to and collaborates with partner organizations and government entities. They ensure the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse remains one of the best kept lighthouses in the country. They foster connections between our community and visitors through events, recreational activities, exhibits, and educational programs.
The Society is responsible for the restoration and maintenance of the historic 1860 Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Oil House, 1892 George Washington Tindall House, 1929 Lighthouse Keeper’s Workshop, and the 1940 WII Naval Housing Building housing thier museum exhibit. They develop and maintain the public grounds and pathways, focusing on native Florida landscaping. Their museum archives/collection conserves photographs, documents, maps, books, artifacts and furniture for display and research.
The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum offers learning opportunities through guided tours, interior and exterior museum exhibits, all-age programming, outreach presentations, approved school field trips, and curriculum. Their goal is to engage with and connect visitors of all ages to over 5,000-years of astounding history and the spectacular nature of the Jupiter Inlet. Their award-winning Staff and Volunteers provide tours, visitor services, programming, and educational experiences to over 80,000 annual visitors.
Hosting this event aligns perfectly with the mission of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum by fostering a deeper connection between their audience and the environment. It allows them to engage with their community in a meaningful way, spark conversations about conservation, and highlight the importance of protecting natural and cultural resources. Additionally, proceeds from the event support their educational programs, historic preservation efforts, and ongoing initiatives to safeguard the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area.
Kelsey Côté, Marketing & Communications Manager for the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, says, “One of the most rewarding aspects of this event is seeing our guests become inspired by the films and the environment around them. There’s something truly magical about watching powerful storytelling unfold beneath the light of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse. It brings together people of all ages who share a passion for the outdoors, conservation, and adventure, creating a unique and memorable experience that extends far beyond the screen.”
