by newmodsite2019 | Aug 15, 2024 | Adopt An Artifact
About this Artifact Shining a light on the rich maritime history of the House of Refuge! In October 1904, a fierce hurricane battered the Florida coast and caused two shipwrecks within 24 hours near Gilbert’s Bar House of Refuge. Among these was the Cosme...
by newmodsite2019 | Aug 15, 2024 | Adopt An Artifact
About this Artifact Their memory was preserved for generations to come. Mourning art was very popular in the Victorian era. Hair from deceased loved ones was frequently made into little tokens, jewelry, and horseshoe-shaped wreaths. As seen in this wreath, the...
by newmodsite2019 | Aug 15, 2024 | Adopt An Artifact
About this Artifact Rare example of an original Life-Saving Service member’s cap! The U.S. Coast Guard’s rich heritage dates back to 1790, when the Revenue Marine was established as one of the first branches of the U.S. Armed Services. In 1915, Congress...
by newmodsite2019 | Aug 15, 2024 | Adopt An Artifact
About this Artifact Lovingly handcrafted by a 10-year-old girl! Lovingly handcrafted by a 10-year-old girl and set in a carved frame constructed by her father in 1880, this cross-stitch hearth piece is truly a one-of-a-kind heirloom. Donated to the museum by a local...