BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
METHOD:PUBLISH
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
PRODID:-//WordPress - MECv7.35.1//EN
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://hsmc-fl.com/
X-WR-CALNAME:Historical Society of Martin County
X-WR-CALDESC:Elliott Museum & House of Refuge
X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T030000
RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=03;BYDAY=2SU
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T010000
RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
X-MS-OLK-FORCEINSPECTOROPEN:TRUE
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-b2d9db4b9acf28165632938c10d98127@hsmc-fl.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T143000
DTSTAMP:20260819T005403Z
CREATED:20260819
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:4
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:The Hidden History of WWII in Florida
DESCRIPTION:\nWednesday, September 23, 2026 | 1:00 PM–2:30 PM\n\n\n\nJoin the Elliott Museum for a fascinating look at Florida’s surprising and often-overlooked role in World War II with Dr. Anthony Atwood, recognized military historian, author, and Resident Military Historian at Florida International University.\n\n\n\nDuring World War II, Florida became a critical center for military training, coastal defense, aviation, naval operations, and top-secret activities. Dr. Atwood will take you behind the scenes of some of the remarkable installations and operations that helped make Florida an important part of the American war effort.\n\n\n\nDiscover the stories behind top-secret installations at Jonathan Dickinson State Park, the history of Morrison Army Airfield—later renamed Palm Beach International Airport, Sonar Navy training in Key West, the Naval Amphibious Training Base at Fort Pierce, and other fascinating locations throughout the state.\n\n\n\nWith his extensive knowledge of Florida military history and his book State of War: A History of World War II in Florida, Dr. Atwood brings these forgotten stories to life and reveals how the war transformed Florida’s landscape, communities, and military importance.\n\n\n\nADMISSION:Members: $5 |  Non-Members: $18Valid Membership card required for member entry\n\n\n\nPlease Pay HERE Online to ensure your seat.This talk is expected to sell out – there is no guaranteed availability at the door\n\n\n\nAny Questions, please call us at (772) 225-1961\n
URL:https://hsmc-fl.com/calendar/the-hidden-history-of-wwii-in-florida/
CATEGORIES:Elliott,Lectures,Special Events
LOCATION:825 NE Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, FL 34996
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hsmc-fl.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Hidden-History-WW2-FL-Header.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR