To date, here are our generous and very valued exhibit sponsors: Bill Lichtenberger and The Lichtenberger Foundation, Knight and Ann Kiplinger and The Kiplinger Family Foundation, Henry and Rachelle (Rocky) Grady, Dr. Ed Lippisch and Jacqui Thurlow Lippisch, Judy Yaker, Bob Massey, Bill and Carole Hauke, Gloria Whittle and Stan O’Hoppe, The Law Offices of Travis R. Walker, PA, Jensen Beach Chamber of Commerce, Kate and Jeremy Harper, The Community Foundation Martin St. Lucie, Gillian Wood, Bob Crandall, Lois Watson, History Museum of Jensen Beach, Mingace Custom Sound, Jensen Beach and Grassam Spine & Wellness Center.

If you have enjoyed our "Norman Rockwell and his Mentor J.C. Leyendecker" exhibit, and/or "The Highwaymen-FROM THE STREET CORNER to the Smithsonian" exhibit, or you’re looking forward to "Path of the Panther" photographs by Carlton Ward Jr., Mac Stone’s "Wild Everglades" and "Florida’s Pineapple Industry and the Martin Connection," it’s because our incredibly generous sponsors made these exciting, interesting, and valuable experiences possible.

Exhibits such as these don’t come easily or inexpensively. Not only are there basic rental fees, but also crating, packing, shipping, insurance, and other costs that would make these exhibits out of reach if it weren't for our generous sponsors who make things happen!

Even though our sponsors are recognized on printed materials, on our website, banners, eBlasts, signage, and at the events, I’d like to thank them again. If you know any of these people, please thank them for making our exhibits so incredible, not only for our members but also for our community.

We have sponsorship opportunities available for our next premier exhibit, arriving directly from Cairo Egypt, "In Celebration of King Tut," which will open January 3, 2024. If you would like information regarding sponsorship levels and benefits for individuals and businesses, please contact me directly – in fact, meeting and talking with you is what I prefer! You may reach me at 772-225-1961, ext. 110 or via email.

And, as always, we truly appreciate your thoughtful consideration and continued support.

Linda Prange

Director of Development

Carlton Ward Jr.'s "Path of the Panther" and Mac Stone's "Wild Everglades" photography exhibits are coming to the Elliott Museum in August.

Mark your calendar for August 3 at 5:30 p.m. That's when two amazing photography exhibits will open at the Elliott Museum. The "Path of the Panther" exhibit, featuring Carlton Ward Jr., will be displayed in tandem with Mac Stone's "Wild Everglades" photos. These award-winning photographers use their celebrated photography and videography skills to capture the essence of the power and the plight of the Florida ecosystems.

The exhibits are part of the museum's "Protect Our Peninsula" series, which focuses on Florida's natural environment, one of a handful of core focuses at the Historical Society of Martin County.

"We are working hard to continually draw attention to the plight of the Indian River Lagoon, the Everglades, Lake Okeechobee and the close interrelationships between all of them," said HSMC President & CEO Rob Steele. "We consider this exhibit to be a catalyst in the process of stirring people to become a part of the fight."

From left: Highwaymen artists R.L. Lewis, Curtis Arnett, Roy McLendon and Al Black; Doretha Hair Truesdale, representing highwaymen artists Willie Regan and her late husband Alfred Hair; Kandie Ingram, representing her mother, the late Maryanne Carroll who was the sole female Highwayman artist; and Florida Senator Gayle Harrell, who presented the Proclamation on behalf of the people of Florida.

It was a night of history in the making when Florida Senator Gayle Harrell presented a proclamation to the Florida Highwaymen for their historical impact on American culture and art. The event took place on June 13.

Four of the remaining Highwaymen — Curtis Arnett, Al Black, R.L. Lewis and Roy McLendon — were in attendance, along with several family members of deceased Highwaymen artists. Hundreds of fans and admirers also were on hand to celebrate the accomplishment of this uniquely Floridian genre, which was born on the Treasure Coast. 

The Highwaymen are a group of 26 African American landscape artists who literally went from selling their paintings on street corners in the 1950s to now being represented in the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. The Elliott has been showcasing many of their works in a beautiful exhibit, which will end on July 23.

The exhibit is generously sponsored by The Kiplinger Family Foundation, Henry & Rachelle (Rocky) Grady, Bill & Carole Hauke, The Law Offices of Travis R. Walker, P.A., and the Florida Department of State Division of Cultural Affairs.

This could be YOUR lucky night to win an original Highwaymen painting!

Featuring the live steel drum music of Victor Ross

Thursday, July 13 | Music starts at 5 p.m. | Raffle drawing at 6 p.m.



Full bar, dinner, and light bite menu available by Philly Down South at the Elliott. To reserve your table, call 561-718-9733.

Purchase your raffle tickets in advance or at the event

You need not be present to win.

Travel with the Elliott and discover a world of exceptional itineraries, rich cultural experiences, superb dining and wines, and wonderful camaraderie with fellow travelers. And when you book through the Elliott travel program, you will receive a complimentary HSMC Annual Membership to the Elliott and the House of Refuge museums. Choose from the great cruises and tours hosted by the Elliott, as well as an amazing array of domestic and international tours offered by Mayflower Cruises and Tours. Contact Debbie Banta at 772-225-1961, ext. 124 or email her at dbanta@elliottmuseumfl.org.

• Opryland Christmas Tour - November 26-December 1, 2023 -- A truly wondrous and entertaining holiday experience. Registration will be closing soon!

• Ionian Adventure - April 24-May 4, 2024 -- Free airfare and early bird pricing has been extended on a limited basis for this exclusive 100-passenger super yacht experience

• Alaskan Cruise - July 23-Aug 4, 2024 – A splendid land and sea tour aboard the elegant Holland America Noordam. Watch this video on YouTube. 

• Danube Christmas Market Cruise - December 7-18, 2024 – It’s a magical journey of a lifetime!

In addition to great food and a relaxing atmosphere, now guests can enjoy music by professional musicians who will be featured in “Tim Kyle Carpenter’s Open Jam Session,” which will take place every Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m.

Professional band members are invited to come sit in and jam out as a solo, duo, trio, or band! It's an opportunity to play and network with other talented musicians. Call 561-718-9733 to sign up

Philly Down South owner Jim Leary said, "Just come and rock the house out! Perform with different local band members. We provide full PA and backline on stage and also offer discounted bar and food tabs for band members."

For more information about the open jam, daily specials, operating hours and more, call 561-718-9733.

At the House of Refuge this month, you'll find Christmas items/gifts available. Please stop by. It will not be wintery weather but you can cool down with air conditioning! It isn’t a public holiday — it’s just an opportunity to have a party, to be festive or simply have another Christmas.

So where did Christmas in July come from? It's a phenomenon that has gradually spread across the globe. It’s difficult to pinpoint where or when it actually began.

According to legend, Christmas in July was first celebrated at a summer camp in 1933 when Keystone Camp in Brevard, N.C. decided to dedicate two days (July 24 and 25) to the holiday—complete with cotton fake snow, a decked-out tree, a gift exchange, and of course, Santa.

So the next time you're at the House of Refuge, check out our Christmas in July goodies!

House of Refuge volunteers needed!

If you are interested in history and would enjoy being a part of the House of Refuge team — we need you! Come join our Volunteer Corps at the Historical Society of Martin County. If you (or someone you know) is interested, please contact Ales Day, director of visitor services, via email, or fill out an application online via the website.

Check out this very creative video on the Elliott steering knuckle! It's the first of a short, animated and entertaining series on the Elliott Museum that reveals stories about the origin and creation of important places, architecture, artifacts, artwork, inventions, historical moments and characters throughout history that have been fundamental to culture and society.

Directed, Written and animated by Juan Guillermo Cano

Illustrations by Daniel Acosta

Sound Design and music by Camilo Sánchez

Voice Over by Joshua Flores

Creative Assistant Director: Michelle Carlton

As a Family Level Member or higher, you have access to free or discounted admission to 134 museums in Florida alone with the NARM and SERM reciprocal benefits. One of the participating museums is Historic Pensacola in Pensacola, FL. For more information on this amazing museum, keep reading and visit their website below. We hope you get the chance to explore this season and use your membership benefits!

We invite you to explore Historic Pensacola and experience the rich heritage of America’s first multi-year settlement. Historic Pensacola encompasses nine acres located within the footprints of the original Spanish and British forts in downtown Pensacola. Their “One Ticket, Seven Days to Explore” ticketing enables you to leisurely visit all of the museums, participate in self-guided tours of historic homes and interact with period-dressed living history interpreters. Come be a part of history being brought to life!

https://historicpensacola.org/plan-your-visit

Members-only benefits include:

•  Behind the scenes tours to upcoming exhibits
•  Access and admission discounts to special events and opening receptions
• 10% off museum shop items (some exclusions may apply)
• NARM & SERM - free admission to over 1,000 museums in the Southeastern and National Reciprocal Programs (Family membership and above)

Plus, you can enjoy a sense of community pride knowing that you are supporting a worthy nonprofit organization right here on the Treasure Coast. For a full list of benefits, visit our website at www.hsmc-fl.com/membership-2. Questions? Email Director of Visitor Services Ales Day at aday@hsmc-fl.com.

IF YOU'RE NOT ALREADY A MEMBER, CLICK THIS BUTTON TO JOIN!

Deena Rahill, founder of HI Mindfulness Forums, presents the following Sound Vibration events at the Elliott Museum.

For more details on these events and/or to register, please visit her website, www.soundvibration.net, or click on the individual events below.

July Buck Full Moon - July 5 at 6 p.m.

Release and clear out what you no longer have to carry. Join Deena for the Buck

full moon release to make room for new insights, downloads and aha

moments to be revealed.

Saturday Evening Sound Healing - July 8, 15 and 22. Three different evenings at 6 p.m.

EVERY WEEK: Tune Up Tuesday and Sound Healing Sunday. To learn more about sound healing, new events and what Deena does, visit her website - www.soundvibration.net.

Is it a car? Is it a motorcycle? Adopt this unique Ner-A-Car Motorcycle, and your $250 donation will go directly toward the restoration and paint job of this marvelous 100-year-old vehicle.

As the “adopter,” you are welcome to come to the Elliott garage to be involved in the actual restoration process of this hub-center steering motorcycle. For more information on adoption, contact Linda Prange at lprange@elliottmuseumfl.org.

Cars & Coffee is held the second Saturday of the month from 8 to 10 a.m. in the Elliott Museum's parking lot, weather permitting, co-sponsored by McKee's 37 and Oldies 95.9/106.9FM. Bring your pride and joy ride or just come and hang out with other car owners and enjoy the outdoor ambiance. The event showcases an amazing display of different makes, models and years of vehicles. This event is free and open to everyone. Coffee and donuts are provided at a nominal charge.

To take advantage of the museum's weekly tours of its auto collection on Thursdays at 11 a.m., meet at the front desk at 10:55 a.m. We recommend calling first at 772-225-1961. You also can take a joy ride to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or other special occasion. The minimum suggested donation is $200.

Contact Jim Ferrare at 305-878-7795 to make arrangements or email him at jferrare@hsmc-fl.com.

Whether you're shopping for a gift or for yourself you'll see plenty of unique items at the museum's Emporium Museum Shoppe. Merchandise includes baseball merchandise, pirate and other books, magnetic, glow-in-the-dark butterflies, Beadworx sculptures, artwork, decorations, children's toys, Highwaymen placemats, an assortment of soaps, clocks, clothing, signed baseballs, baseball literature and much more. No museum admission is required if you just wish to browse and shop.

As you can see from this newsletter, the Historical Society of Martin County continues to grow and offer more to the community than ever before. But we can't do it without your support. Every little bit helps! Thank you in advance for your support. PLEASE CLICK THIS BUTTON TO MAKE YOUR DONATION TODAY — AND DON'T FORGET, YOU CAN MAKE YOUR DONATION MONTHLY!

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The Historical Society of Martin County

A Treasure on the Treasure Coast since 1961!

www.hsmc-fl.com | 772-225-1961

Two Museums on Hutchinson Island in Stuart, FL 34996

Elliott Museum | 825 NE Ocean Blvd.

Hours: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday

House of Refuge • 301 SE MacArthur Blvd.

10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Saturday and 1-4 p.m., Sunday