“Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending easily in the wind.” – Bruce Lee
The Elliott Museum is one of the strongest, most storm-resistant structures on Hutchinson Island.
By contrast, just five minutes south, the House of Refuge Museum is the oldest and most vulnerable structure on the island. Both of these distinctive treasures are under the protective umbrella of the Historical Society of Martin County.
The sad reality of the turmoil of 2020 is that it may effectively remove some beloved landmarks from the landscape. But with your continued patience and support, the HSMC and its museums will not be among them. We are reverse-engineering our relevance with all deliberate speed, and we are digging in to survive this storm with a wink and a smile.
We are re-emerging from our respective cocoons on Monday, July 6, for your diversion and enjoyment, and we couldn’t be happier to be opening.
We have used the wind to fill our sails, and you will most assuredly enjoy the voyage.
“Flexibility is the key to stability.” – John Wooden
It would be laughable for me to intimate that we have not experienced moments of concern during the “interlude” of 2020. Sleep has not always been our friend as we have tried to stay one step ahead of a playing field that changes daily.
In light of these challenges, we have discovered that we are blessed with limitless agility to make the necessary changes to engage people and provide them with an escape from the unsettling circumstances of day-to-day life in a chaotic world.
We are honestly counting on you to help us with your words of encouragement and support as we reset the foundation stones of the historical landmarks we are charged to care for.
