Want something unique to show your support?
Adopt Something … Anything … Everything!Our Adopt Something … Anything … Everything! program gives you an opportunity to adopt items such as a Florida Black Bear, The Lyric Ticket Window, The Ashley Hideaway, a Barber Pole, Wyatt’s Circus and Parade, 1911 Pelican Hydro-Aeroplane hand, Gas Pumps, and other fun and eclectic items.
About Our Adopt Something … Anything … Everything! Program
There are so many unique Somethings, Anythings, well, just about Everything!
You may find something unique and extraordinaire that reminds you of someone dear or holds special memories for you, or maybe something you once owned or wanted to own.
The Adopt Something … Anything … Everything! Program offers an opportunity to not only adopt a unique item, but also provide financial support which will ensure the care and maintenance of many vintage items and collections.
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- Currently have 9 items available for adoption
- You choose your item to adopt in your name and/or your business … on a first come first “adopt” basis.
- Adoption is for one (1) year; the year begins when payment is received.
- Adoption fees are $100, $250, $500, and $1,000 depending on the item adopted.
- One (1) month prior to the expiration date of the adoption, a renewal notice will be sent to the “owner.” Payment for an adoption renewal must be received within 10 days of adoption expiration to keep the item in your possession. If not renewed, the item will become available to a new “owner.”
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- A personalized Certificate of Adoption (if you adopt in the name of a business, the business name and logo will be on the Certificate of Adoption along with your name.
- Photograph of you with your adopted item.
- A dedicated sign by the item with your name (and your company logo) prominently displayed.
- When you adopt an item, you are donating to the Historical Society of Martin County (HSMC) and will receive a thank you letter noting your donation.
- Your item and your name are listed on our website.
- Our undying gratitude and appreciation for your support
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- Review the unique items for adoption BELOW.
- Select your item and Tap adoption form here.
- Complete the Adoption form, make payment by submitting it online or return the form to the Elliott Museum, 825 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL 34996, Attn.: Linda Prange, Vice President Development. You may also bring the form to the Elliott’s Guest Services Desk.
Our Adoption Something … Anything … Everything Collection
1911 Pelican Hydro-Aeroplane … a Ken Kellett crafted replica
$500
Roughish Black Bear … aka Gentle Ben
$250
1926 The Lyric Ticket Window
$500
1915 The Stuart Bank Teller’s Window in the Ashley Gang Exhibit
$250
1924 The Ashley Hideaway in the Ashley Gang Exhibit
$500
1926 The Grumman Display
$500
Barber Chair … made in the U.S.A. by Eureka
$250
1940 Gilbarco Gasoline Pump Model 96B … Made in Springfield, MA
$100
Ride Pony, Ride! … hang on tight!
$100
Proud horse & Cart … rarin’ & ready to go!
$100
Little Red Penny Farthing Bicycle
$100
Wyatt’s Model Circus & Parade … 300 handcrafted pieces!
$250
Barber Pole … a very long & interesting history
$250
Frances Langford’s Peacock Chair … her seat at the Outrigger
$250
Orchestral Regina … played beautiful music between 1892-1920
$500
Matela’s General Store … handcrafted by Richard Matela
$250
Comiskey Park Stadium Seat
$100
Visible Gas Pump … first kerosene pump
$100
Cabinet of Curiosity … a curious place for history to hide!
$250
Ralph Evinrude’s Motors … “built like the finest of auto engines”
$250
Functional Model ALCO 4-6-6T … suburban “Tank” Locomotive
$250Adoption Form
Complete the Adoption form, make payment and submit online or return the form to the Elliott Museum,
825 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL 34996, Attn: Linda Prange as soon as possible.
You may also bring the form to the Elliott Visitors Desk.
Contact Linda Prange, Vice President Development, at: linda@hsmc-fl.com or 772.225.1961 extension 110 with any questions