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Weekly Classics at the Beach on Tuesdays-03-14-23

Tuesday Night is Classics at The Beach Car Show at the Elliott Museum 4PM – 7PM. Join us next week. Spectators are free!

Seldom Seen Stars exhibit

“Seldom Seen Stars” is a unique collection of cars from the Japanese domestic market. We invite you to come and see these rare vehicles!

Unique 1928 Model A Hunting Buggy

The Elliott Museum accepted this unique 1928 Model A hunting buggy from Mr. Boo Lowery. This vehicle belonged to Judge Harry Dyer for many years!    

Colorful Collection of Jeeps

A colorful and unique collection of Jeeps filled the museum’s parking lot on Saturday, August 21.

1931 Ford A 400 Looks Fabulous

The Elliott Museum’s 1931 Ford A 400 has just returned from a four month paint and body restoration. The car looks fabulous!

HSMC supporters win Best of Show

The outcome could not have been better for HSMC Sterling Society Members Charles and Jill Mitchell

The Palm Event

The Elliott Museum was invited to participate in one of the area’s most prestigious car events.

Supporting our local community

The Elliott supported the Willoughby car show with four cars from the museum’s collection.

Blogs and Views

Supporter spotlight June 2022

One of our loyal supporter is turning 90s! Edithy Marcelli recently visited the museum, plans to celebrate her 90th birthday with us

Congratulations to one of our youthful volunteers

A proud graduate! One of our volunteers, Patrick Crotty, recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a degree in biochemistry.

Baseball and academic winners!

The state championship was scheduled on the same date of their graduation ceremony.

The House of Refuge Update

The House of Refuge remains closed due to extensive renovations that are in progress.

The Prestigious Preservationist of the Year award to Joyce

The Martin County Historic Preservation Board presented the prestigious Preservationist of the Year award to Joyce Fletcher Menard

Our New Collections Manager, Chessy Ricca

Chessy Ricca has agreed to become the HSMC’s new collection manager.

HSMC bids farewell to Linda

The HSMC bids farewell to Linda Geary! When she first came to the HSMC in 2015, she was named the Historic Site Manager at the House of Refuge.

Great catch Chessy!

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.

Art Down the Hall reception

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

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

CLASSIC CARS VIDEOS

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HOUSE OF REFUGE VIDEOS

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Fri, Mar 31st, 6-9PM Enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and a private showing of the Elliott Museum’s highwaymen art exhibition while helping the Salvation Army in Doing the Most Good in Martin, St. Lucie, and Okeechobee counties. On this night of celebration and generosity your support will help expand Compassion House, a shelter for women and children, the architect’s plans will be on display. Call Kim at 772-288-1471 or go here to purchase tickets give.salvationarmyflorida.org/event/evening-at-the-museum/e453812

See you at the museum!

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Fri, Mar 31st, 6-9PM Enjoy cocktails, hors doeuvres, and a private showing of the Elliott Museum’s highwaymen art exhibition while helping the Salvation Army in Doing the Most Good in Martin, St. Lucie, and Okeechobee counties. On this night of celebration and generosity your support will help expand Compassion House, a shelter for women and children, the architect’s plans will be on display. Call Kim at 772-288-1471 or go here to purchase tickets https://give.salvationarmyflorida.org/event/evening-at-the-museum/e453812  See you at the museum!  #give #carelevator #elliottmuseum

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Highwaymen art is a treasure! Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday 🎂🎁🎉

Count down to the big event! Spend Fri Mar 31, 1-5PM sipping bubbly, nibbling sweet treats, and shopping Harbour Bay Plaza to benefit the Elliott Museum. Stop in at Chico's to enter an exclusive in-store drawing. Meet with Chico’s personal stylist Amy Nix and receive a special discount of 10% off your purchase. Some restrictions may apply.

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Count down to the big event! Spend Fri Mar 31, 1-5PM sipping bubbly, nibbling sweet treats, and shopping Harbour Bay Plaza to benefit the Elliott Museum. Stop in at Chicos to enter an exclusive in-store drawing. Meet with Chico’s personal stylist Amy Nix and receive a special discount of 10% off your purchase. Some restrictions may apply.  #give #elliottmuseum #carelevator

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First time this has come up in my feed. I’ll share. Gives people two days to respond.

Come join the fun! Every Tuesday (weather permitting) from 4-7PM for Classics at the Beach, at the Elliott Museum. Spectators are FREE, museum members now show their car FREE, and nonmembers show for just $5. Cruisers receive a frosty bottle of water, a raffle ticket, and a surprise welcome gift. Stop in at Philly Down South in the Tiki Hut for live music, a full bar, and yummy food.

Become a member here:https://hsmc-fl.com/memberships/

Check out Philly Down South events, live music, dinner shows and menu offerings here: phillydownsouth.net/
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Come join the fun! Every Tuesday (weather permitting) from 4-7PM for Classics at the Beach, at the Elliott Museum. Spectators are FREE, museum members now show their car FREE, and nonmembers show for just $5. Cruisers receive a frosty bottle of water, a raffle ticket, and a surprise welcome gift. Stop in at Philly Down South in the Tiki Hut for live music, a full bar, and yummy food.  Become a member here:https://hsmc-fl.com/memberships/  Check out Philly Down South events, live music, dinner shows and menu offerings here: https://phillydownsouth.net/

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Rick Rose The Electric Rubber Band will be at this event in May. You should go.

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7 days ago

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It was a great night.

Always something exciting going on at the Elliott museum !

Yes, we do want to toot our own horn! The Elliott Museum is featured in Southern Travel + Lifestyles Magazine’s article The Big 23: Top 23 Attractions of the Sunshine State. Look out Norton Museum, we’re gaining on you! Congratulations to all mentioned in the article and thank you Southern Travel + Lifestyles Magazine for including us and showing your love for our beloved Florida.

Read the full article by clicking here cloud.3dissue.com/74428/74779/88837/STLJANFEB23/index.html?r=72

Buy tickets to the Elliott Museum here hsmc-fl.com/ticketing/ or by calling 772-225-1961.
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Yes, we do want to toot our own horn! The Elliott Museum is featured in Southern Travel + Lifestyles Magazine’s article The Big 23: Top 23 Attractions of the Sunshine State. Look out Norton Museum, we’re gaining on you! Congratulations to all mentioned in the article and thank you Southern Travel + Lifestyles Magazine for including us and showing your love for our beloved Florida.  Read the full article by clicking here https://cloud.3dissue.com/74428/74779/88837/STLJANFEB23/index.html?r=72  Buy tickets to the Elliott Museum here https://hsmc-fl.com/ticketing/ or by calling 772-225-1961.

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CONGRATULATIONS!!! The Elliottt is so lucky to have Rob & a fantastic staff.

Congratulations Rob!

Congratulations 🍾

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