Chessy is a relatively new member of our staff, who first came to the Elliott as a master’s level intern in the Florida Studies program at the University of South Florida.

The Elliott Museum recently hosted the Art Down the Hall Exhibit opening reception, where both artists and guests enjoyed an evening of camaraderie and refreshments.

The annual volunteer banquet 2022 treated our volunteers to a wonderful dinner from our in-house restaurant, Philly Down South.

Our longtime volunteer Richard Hartford was representing the House of Refuge at the 80th birthday open house of the Stuart Coast Guard Auxiliary.

The museum’s 1957 Chevy Bel Air and 1930 Ford Model-A Phaeton police cruiser were both hits at Jensen Beach Chamber’s St. Paddy’s Day Parade.

Board members and sponsors of the Education Foundation of Martin County and their spotted friends stopped by the Elliott Car Gallery to promote 101 Reasons to Support Education!

HIPI President Dottie Lanci presented a Community Service Award to the Elliott Museum, accepted by HSMC President and CEO Rob Steele.

Thanks to these talented artists, Hope Fest brought together and promoted the Elliott Museum, House of Hope, SafeSpace and Tykes & Teens.

“The Elliotts – A Family of Their Time” exhibit, which will remain through September 2022.

It is possible that this bit of history isn’t hidden at all. Perhaps many Floridians know all about it. I did not. I had never heard of a House of Refuge. Take a trip back 150 years with me and once you’ve heard the stories, I dare you to say, “History is boring.” On...