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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.
HIGHWAYMEN PAINTING RAFFLE DRAWING
A lucky Friday the 13th at the Elliott Museum as Josh Fine wins an original $8,000 Highwaymen painting by renowned artist Sam Newton during a special drawing tied to the museum’s popular Highwaymen exhibit.
A Treasure of a Talk: Al Simbritz Explores Our Glittering Coast!
Al Simbritz’s How the Treasure Coast Got Its Name lecture drew nearly 70 visitors to the Elliott Museum, captivating audiences with shipwreck lore and coastal history.
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!
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There’s always something new to create at the Elliott Museum! 🎨✨ From watercolor painting and jewelry making to mosaic art, succulent planting, and so much more, our workshops offer a little something for everyone.
Visit our website to see what’s coming up over the next few months, and keep checking back as we continue adding new classes and creative experiences!
🔗 hsmc-fl.com/special-events/
#ElliottMuseum #MuseumWorkshops #ThingsToDoInMartinCounty #GetCreative #TreasureCoastEvents
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✨ Almost Sold Out! ✨
The response to Sea Change: Future of Our Oceans has been incredible, and we’re down to just a handful of tickets! 🌊
If you’ve been thinking about joining us on Thursday, July 30, now is the time to reserve your spot.
We expect to reach capacity before the event, and tickets will likely not be available at the door.
🎟️ Secure your tickets now ~ we can’t wait to see you there!
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One Last Summer Adventure for Just $3!
Before the school bells ring, make one more memory at the Elliott Museum 😎
Join us on Monday, August 3 for $3 at the E, where everyone of all ages gets in for just $3 all day long!
✨ As always:
• Members are FREE
• Children 5 & under are FREE
• Active Military & Veterans are FREE
📚 We’re also collecting new school supplies to help local students start the school year off right. Bring an item to donate if you’re able!
🎉 Plus, every visitor on August 3rd has the chance to WIN a FREE Family Membership to the Elliott Museum for an entire year!
📸 Please note that we have received permission from the families of the children in the photos
#ElliottMuseum #SummerFun #FamilyAdventures #FunForAllAges #HSMC
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Welcome to Featured Fridays at the Elliott! Each week, a member of our team will share one of their favorite cars, artifacts, exhibits, or stories from our collection.
First up is our President and CEO, Rob Steele, introducing the incredible 1961 Cadillac limousine. Stay tuned every Friday for a new featured find from the Elliott Museum!
#FeaturedFridays #ElliottMuseum #museumcollection #classiccars #stuartflorida
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𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐃𝐎𝐖𝐍 𝐈𝐒 𝐎𝐍!
If you've been thinking about coming to Sea Change: The Future of Our Oceans, 𝐧𝐨𝐰'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐭.
This inspiring evening features a moving student-produced documentary, a live presentation, and stories that remind us every positive change begins with one person deciding to care.
Be inspired.
Be encouraged.
Be part of the conversation.
📅 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟑𝟎 | 𝟔:𝟎𝟎–𝟕:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌
🎟️ 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲'𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐞: bit.ly/Sea-Change-lecture
The future of our oceans is still being written. Come be part of the story.
#SeaChange #ElliottMuseum #SaveOurOceans #CommunityMatters #StuartFlorida #OceanFuture
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We asked one of our amazing Car Gallery volunteers which cars guests request most from our beloved Boomerang system, and here are his top 3! 🚗🔄✨
Our one-of-a-kind car racking system holds 54 vehicles and is the last Boomerang of its kind operating in a museum in North America. Want to see more? Come visit us! 👀🏁
#ElliottMuseum #boomerangcars #classiccars #AutomotiveHistory #stuartflorida
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