by newmodsite2019 | Oct 1, 2025 | Elliott Museum, In the News
A Living History Experience! On Wednesday, October 1, our audience had the rare opportunity to not only learn about the history of the Loxahatchee River Battlefield but also experience the past in a unique way. Dick Kazmar, a longtime docent and museum committee...
by newmodsite2019 | Sep 24, 2025 | Elliott Museum, In the News
What a Night at the Elliott Museum! On Thursday, September 18, the Elliott Museum welcomed over 120 guests to celebrate the highly anticipated opening of two world-class exhibits: 🔹 Wonderful Things… The Return of King Tut🔹 Crowned in Jewels: The Fabergé Imperial Egg...
by newmodsite2019 | Aug 30, 2025 | Adopt Something
About the 1926 Grumman Display Grumman Aircraft Corporation came to Stuart in early1950s and leased much of Witham Field and designated it “Plant 77.” Plant 77 handled flight testing and manufacturing of parts and subassemblies for multiple defense platforms, notably...
by newmodsite2019 | Aug 30, 2025 | Adopt Something
About the 1924 Ashley Hideaway in the Ashley Gang Exhibit According to Ernest Lyons, editor of the Stuart News from 1944-1975, “John Ashley was our Jesse James.” Jphn H Ashley was born March 19, 1888 one pf nine children who grew up in Buckingham, FL. He spent much of...
by newmodsite2019 | Aug 30, 2025 | Adopt Something
About the 1915 Stuart Bank Teller’s Window in the Ashley Gang Exhibit While John Ashley and his gang were accused of robbing numerous banks throughout Florida, they robbed the Bank of Stuart twice! On February 23, 1915, the Ashley Gang made off with nearly $5,000...