News & Views

THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF MARTIN COUNTY

What’s going on today!

Review Videos, Newsletters, and Facebook Posts to keep you up to date on what is going on!

Blogs and Views

Mike Balsamo’s Spotlight: Rob Steele-Exciting Things Happening!

Listen to the Mike Balsamo interview with Rob Steele, CEO of the Historical Society of Martin County, about art, innovation, the Elliott Museum and House of Refuge.

The Society of Animal Artists 66th Annual Exhibition

Experience breathtaking wildlife and nature through exceptional works by internationally acclaimed artists in the Society of Animal Artists Annual Exhibition.

The Artist, the Patron, and The Reaper: A 60-Year-Old Elliott Museum Mystery

Discover the fascinating 60-year-old Elliott Museum mystery surrounding artist Samuel L. Margolies, patron Anne Shepard, and the elusive intaglio print The Reaper. Can you help solve the story?

Thunderstorms Couldn’t Stop the Fun at Our June Member Mixer!

Despite a summer thunderstorm, nearly 30 members gathered for a fun behind-the-scenes June Member Mixer at the Elliott Museum’s Boomerang Car Racking System.

A Wonderful Evening Celebrating Two Extraordinary New Exhibitions

Celebrate the opening of Charles Fazzino and 3D Doubt Your Eyes at the Elliott Museum. View photos from the VIP reception.

The Tempest Makes Headlines

The House of Refuge Museum’s immersive installation, The Tempest, was recently featured in the news. Discover the storm experience everyone is talking about.

High Tea at The E makes the NEWS!

The Elliott Museum’s charming High Tea at The E was featured in TC Palm’s Luminaries! Guests enjoyed tea, fashion, laughter, and unforgettable memories.

Coastal Colors Paint Out Makes Headlines!

The Elliott Museum’s Coastal Colors Paint Out and Reception was featured in Hometown News, celebrating plein air artists and the historic House of Refuge.

Mom’s & Mimosas

The Elliott Museum’s Mom’s & Mimosas member event was a sparkling success with mimosas, brunch, pastries, giveaways, and a relaxing sound healing experience.

Coastal Colors Come to Life

Artists gathered at the House of Refuge Plein Air Paint Out to capture the coastline in real time. Explore highlights, photos, and the story behind the event.

Luminaries

Celebrating the People Who Make a Difference

We’re proud to be featured in Luminaries, a weekly specialty publication from TCPalm / Treasure Coast Newspapers, including The Stuart News. Luminaries shines a spotlight on the charitable, nonprofit, and volunteer organizations making a difference throughout Florida’s Treasure Coast.

Take a look at our feature and learn more about the work happening at the Historical Society of Martin County, the Elliott Museum, and the Gilbert’s Bar House of Refuge Museum.

Missed any of our Newsletters?

We got you covered! Pick a month and tap the link to view any Newsletter you missed.

Newsletters & Event Posts for 2026

Check out our past Newsletters f0r 2025

Check out our past Newsletters f0r 2024

Check out our past Newsletters f0r 2023

CLASSIC CARS VIDEOS

DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE SO YOU CAN Go Back in time and learn about elegance and muscle cars of those times!

HOUSE OF REFUGE VIDEOS

DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE SO YOU CAN SEE WHAT INTERESTING STORIES AND FACTS WE SPIN!

FACEBOOK POSTS

Comments Box SVG iconsUsed for the like, share, comment, and reaction icons

It was an absolute honor to welcome the Community Foundation of Palm Beach and Martin County to the Elliott Museum for their special Philanthropic Advisory Council dinner meeting yesterday evening.

Our team was delighted to host this group of people who are so passionate about the local communities.

Many memories and connections are made at special events like these! 🥂

#community #philanthropy #Connections
...

Image attachment
Image attachment
Image attachment
Image attachment
Image attachment

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗜𝗙 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗟𝗗 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗢𝗪𝗡 𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗬 𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗦?

Imagine lush plants, moss, sand, tiny treasures—and a few little critters of your choosing—all tucked inside your very own miniature world.

𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟒 | 𝟏:𝟎𝟎–𝟒:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌

Ready to build your little slice of paradise? 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧! Explore & Register:
bit.ly/Tropical-Terrariums-Workshop

𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚: 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗬 𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗜𝗦 𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗢 𝟮𝟬 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗦!

#ElliottMuseum #TropicalTerrariums #TerrariumWorkshop #TreasuresOfFlorida #FloridaWorkshops #CreativeWorkshop #MakeSomethingBeautiful #StuartFlorida #MartinCountyFL
...

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 �

𝗜𝗧’𝗦 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗙𝗨𝗟 𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘… 𝗦𝗢 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗛 𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗢𝗧𝗧!
Something wickedly fun is coming to the Elliott Museum!

Join us 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟯 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟲–𝟵 𝗣𝗠 for 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗛 𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗘𝗨𝗠, a frightfully fun 𝟮𝟭+ 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 filled with music, dancing, drinks, bites, costumes, and plenty of spooky atmosphere!

Professional DJ
1 complimentary drink
Light bites
Halloween photo booth
Costume contest with prizes

𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀: $30 | 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀: $40

🎟️ 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗯 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗛 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝘁𝘁! bit.ly/Elliott-Monster-Mash

#MonsterMash #ElliottMuseum #HalloweenAtTheE #HalloweenParty #MartinCountyEvents #StuartFlorida #TreasureCoastEvents #HalloweenFun
...

𝗜𝗧’𝗦 𝗙

🍂October Calendar🍂

Florida Fall is fast approaching and we invite you to join us at the Elliott Museum!

Whether you are looking to learn a new creative skill at one of our art workshops, dance the night away at our Monster Mash Dance Party, or simply take a stroll through the classic car gallery, we have something for all ages to enjoy.

Check out the full special events list hsmc-fl.com/special-events/

See you soon 🤩

#floridamuseum #EngagingEvents #localhistory #classiccars #artworkshops
...

🍂October Calendar

🏠✨ Featured Fridays is back with President & CEO Rob Steele, sharing a closer look at one of the most beloved pieces in the Elliott Museum: our dollhouse!

A favorite among many of our staff and volunteers, this wonderfully detailed miniature has a way of drawing you in. From the tiny furnishings to all of the little touches tucked inside, there’s always something new to notice — no matter how many times you’ve seen it.

Hear from Rob about what makes this dollhouse such a special part of the Elliott Museum collection, and be sure to take a closer look the next time you visit!

#FeaturedFridays #ElliottMuseum #MartinCountyHistory #MuseumCollection #StuartFlorida
...

HISTORICAL-SOCIETY-OF-MARTIN-COUNTY

Subscribe To Our Newsletter

Join our mailing list to receive the latest news and updates from our team.

You have Successfully Subscribed!