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Trapper Nelson: Life, Death, Myth, Legacy

Thu, Feb 13

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Palm Beach State College

Explore the colorful life and mysterious death of Vince “Trapper” Nelson. A legendary character even in his own lifetime, Trapper’s camp on the picturesque Loxahatchee River was a popular tourist attraction from the 1930s until 1960 and now forms an integral part of Jonathan Dickinson State Park.

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Trapper Nelson: Life, Death, Myth, Legacy
Trapper Nelson: Life, Death, Myth, Legacy

Time & Location

Feb 13, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Palm Beach State College, 3160 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410, USA (Building BB, Meldon Hall, Room 111)

About the event

Please join us at Palm Beach State College for an informative lecture by local historian Josh Liller involving the life and mysterious death of Vince "Trapper" Nelson. A $5 donation is suggested and half of the proceeds collected will be donated to the Loxahatchee River Historical Society (DBA Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.








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The Internal Revenue Service recognizes Palm Beach Gardens Historical Society, Inc. as a 501(c)3 public charity. Contributions to this entity are tax deductible under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) section 170. This entity is also qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers, or gifts under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) section 2055, 2106 or 2522. Federal Tax ID #30-0488920.


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