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SUMMARY:OCEANSIDE LECTURE SERIES-The Whitham Legacy
DESCRIPTION:\nLECTURES AT THE HOUSE OF REFUGE150 Years of History. Stories You Won’t Want to Miss.\n\n\n\nFor 150 years, the House of Refuge at Gilbert’s Bar has stood as a witness to the history of Florida’s Treasure Coast. Now, we’re bringing some of that history to life through the Oceanside Lecture Series—an exciting lineup of talks exploring the people, events, legends, and stories that shaped our coast.\n\n\n\nFrom shipwrecks and pirates to Prohibition, rum runners, and the fascinating world beneath our shoreline, there’s something here for every history lover, curious local, and Florida enthusiast.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHE WITHAM LEGACY: Ross and Mabel WithamStories from a DaughterWednesday, March 3 | 1:30–3:00 PMPresenter: Julie Witham Hartwiger\n\n\n\nAn Afternoon of Stories, Memories &amp; RemembranceJoin Julie Witham Hartwiger for an intimate and personal conversation about her parents, Ross and Mabel Witham—two remarkable individuals whose lives, passions, work, and experiences helped shape not only their family, but, in many ways, the community and history of Martin County.\n\n\n\nThrough the eyes of a daughter, Julie brings Ross and Mabel to life with stories and memories that go beyond dates and historical records. Discover their personalities, their marriage, their passions, their work, and the experiences that shaped the Witham family and their enduring legacy.\n\n\n\nThis is a rare opportunity to hear the story of Ross and Mabel from someone who knew and loved them best.\n\n\n\nAn intimate afternoon of stories, memories, and remembrance—bringing Ross and Mabel Witham to life in a way only a daughter can.\n\n\n\nSOME STORIES ARE BEST TOLD BY THE PEOPLE WHO LIVED THEM\n\n\n\nMembers: $5 | Non-Members: $10Limited to 35 attendees\n\n\n\nShuttle service will be available from the Elliott Museum to the House of Refuge. Please plan to arrive at the Elliott Museum up to one hour before the lecture, as shuttle space is limited.\n\n\n\n\nGET TICKETS FOR THIS LECTURE\n\n\n\n\n\n
URL:https://hsmc-fl.com/calendar/oceanside-lecture-series-the-whitham-legacy/
CATEGORIES:House of Refuge,Lectures,Special Events
LOCATION:301 Southeast MacArthur Boulevard, Stuart, Florida 34996
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