2011-06-08T11:46:36-04:00 Zend_Feed_Writer http://www.elliottmuseumfl.org 2011-04-04T00:00:00-04:00 2011-06-08T11:46:36-04:00 http://www.elliottmuseumfl.org/news/detail/id/16 THOUSANDS CHEER LAST DAY OF ELLIOTT MUSEUM The Elliott Museum shut its doors for construction of the New Elliott on April 4, 2011, with a celebration shared among 5,000 fans and friends. The day was marked with museum tours, outdoor entertainment and food, and a sharing of memories from people who were present when the building opened in November 1961. The event received widespread attention from local news media, including the Stuart News.  http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2011.apr/03/thousands-bid-farewell-to-current-elliott-museum/ Local TV stations cuh as WPTV http://www.wptv.com/dpp/news/region_martin_county/stuart-museum-to-close and WPBF http://www.wpbf.com/video/27390558/detail.html also announced the closing ceremonies to the public. ABOUT THE ELLIOTT MUSEUM For five decades, The Elliott Museum on Hutchinson Island in Stuart, Florida, has served as a cultural and educational resource for thousands of residents, tourists and automobile enthusiasts. The Elliott Museum is a celebration of innovation ... of how creativity and ingenuity have changed lives, and made history. It is owned and operated by the Historical Society of Martin County, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and interpreting our region's heritage.  The mission of the Elliott Museum is to interpret and celebrate the genius of innovation, creativity and the historical events in Martin County and the surrounding region, all within an environment of learning and discovery. The Historical Society of Martin County, headquartered at the Elliott Museum in Stuart, was founded in 1955 and operates both the Elliott Museum and the House of Refuge at Gilbert's Bar, Martin County's oldest building.  The HSMC collects and preserves American life in the context of the St. Lucie River region.  A private non-profit organization, the HSMC relies on membership and charitable donations to continue the mission of educating the community about the richness of our area.  The Elliott Museum houses one of the finest collections of American antiques, decorative arts, baseball artifacts and vintage vehicles that celebrate the Golden Age of American creativity, and of course, local and Florida history. For more information contact Pat Williams of Pat Williams & Associates at 772-781-5240 or pat@pwapr.com. 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Mr. Joseph DePaolo will be donating his collection of thirty-five baseballs signed by Hall of Famers and those destined to be inducted.   This baseball collection will be unveiled and officially acquired by the Elliott Museum on Friday, April 17th as the first in the museum’s new “Adventures in Collecting” Lecture Series. DePaolo will be at the museum from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm to present the collection and share his thoughts and memories. The public is invited to see the baseballs up close before they are installed as part of the museum’s permanent exhibit. Signed by some of the game’s immortals including Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle and Hank Aaron, the baseballs are a significant addition to the museum’s already renowned collection.   In conjunction with the unveiling of the baseballs, DePaolo will share anecdotes as to how he acquired the autographs, his lifetime love of the game and his decision to donate the collection to the Elliott Museum. It was a visit to the Elliott by DePaolo that prompted the donation. Impressed with the museum’s existing collection, DePaolo felt the autographed baseballs were better shared with the public than hidden in boxes in his closet. His decision to donate was finalized when he   Come to the Elliott Museum on Friday, April 17th from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm to be among the first to see this remarkable baseball collection. DePaolo will be available for questions and conversations about the collection and America’s pastime.  The unveiling and DePaolo’s talk will be included with the regular museum admission price of $7. The event begins promptly at 5:30 pm and space is limited. Before the lecture, why not plan to explore the many historic, artistic and ingenious facets of the Elliott Museum and browse our gift shop for unique and affordable gifts! Better yet, become a member! Members of the Historical Society of Martin County, as always, will be admitted free.   The second installment of the Elliott Museum’s “Adventures in Collecting” Lecture Series on Thursday, April 30th from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. The topic, Faked Out: The History of Forgery in the Art World” will be presented by Andrea Maison. Mark your calendar now!   If you would like to have free admission to this lecture series and other presentations, be invited to gallery preview receptions, enjoy discounts at our gift shops and enjoy free admission to the Elliott Museum and the House of Refuge, become a member of the Historical Society. Join while visiting the museum, we’ll deduct the $7 museum admission from your membership fee. Please call 772-225-1961 ext. 108 for more information on becoming a member.   For over four decades, The Elliott Museum on Hutchinson Island in Stuart, Florida, has served as a cultural and educational resource for thousands of residents, tourists and automobile enthusiasts. The Elliott Museum is a celebration of innovation . . . of how creativity and ingenuity have changed lives, and made history. It is owned and operated by the Historical Society of Martin County, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and interpreting our region’s heritage.  The mission of the Elliott Museum is to interpret and celebrate the genius of innovation, creativity and the historical events in Martin County and the surrounding region, all within an environment of learning and discovery.   The Historical Society of Martin County, headquartered at the Elliott Museum in Stuart, was founded in 1955 and operates both the Elliott Museum and the House of Refuge at Gilbert’s Bar, Martin County’s oldest building.  The HSMC collects and preserves American life in the context of the St. Lucie River region.  A private non-profit organization, the HSMC relies on membership and charitable donations to continue the mission of educating the community about the richness of our area.  The Elliott Museum houses one of the finest collections of American antiques, decorative arts, baseball memorabilia and vintage automobiles that celebrate the Golden Age of American creativity, and of course, local and Florida history.   For more information about membership in the Historical Society of Martin County please call 772-225-1961, ext. 108 or log onto www.elliottmuseumfl.org. #### 2009-04-01T00:00:00-04:00 2009-04-14T15:56:04-04:00 http://www.elliottmuseumfl.org/news/detail/id/10 For Immediate Release: April 1, 2009 For more information contact: Amy Christensen (772) 225-1961 ext. 110   Elliott Museum Hosts Ecoart Film Fest   HUTCHINSON ISLAND, STUART…April 1, 2009— The Elliott Museum is proud to be hosting the first ever Ecoart Film and Video Festival as part   Ecoart Treasure Coast.   A collaboration between the Arts Council of Martin County and the South Florida Environmental Art Project, Inc.,  Ecoart Treasure Coast will become an ongoing feature of our region’s cultural/environmental cooperative efforts.  The goals of this collaboration are to introduce our community to Ecoart, to encourage our professional artists to engage ecoart as a new creative direction, and to catalyze interdisciplinary cooperation between the arts and sciences toward deeper and more effective environmental stewardship.   What exactly is Ecoart? Ecoart (ecological art) melds aspects of environmental art, activist art and community engagement art with engineering and science. The catch phrase for Ecoart practitioners is: "Art has a job to do." Ecoart features site-specific interventions aimed at addressing realities and contexts that have resulted in environmental degradation; and brings the causes of environmental degradation (and approaches to addressing them) greater visibility.   On Friday, April 3 and Saturday, April 4 the Elliott Museum will screen ground breaking videos and host what will undoubtedly be lively and informative panel discussions. The panel consists of world renowned film makers and EcoArtists. The schedule and subject matter is as follows: April 3  (2pm to 4 pm) Ecoart Film: “The Indian River Lagoon: Gateway to the Everglades” and “The    Reclamation Project” by Xavier Cortada (5:30 pm to 7 pm) Ecoart Film: “Ganga from the Ground Up” &“A Gathering of Waters: The Rio    Grande, Source to the Sea” by Basia Irland April 4  (2pm to 4 pm) Ecoart Film: “Concrete Creek” by Shai Zakai and “Nor Any Drop to Drink” (5:30 pm to 7 pm)  Ecoart Film: “Croaking Frogs: Before It’s Too Late” and “Malamp Amphibian    Deformity Project” by Brando Ballengee   We hope you are planning to attend this fascinating program. The Ecoart series is the first of its kind in this area. Truly innovative and the way of the future. Attend the symposium and/or the fabulous films and panel discussions. The Elliott Museum is proud to be a partner in this important event. Come and be a part of this exciting initiative!   For over four decades, The Elliott Museum on Hutchinson Island in Stuart, Florida, has served as a cultural and educational resource for thousands of residents, tourists and automobile enthusiasts. The Elliott Museum is a celebration of innovation . . . of how creativity and ingenuity have changed lives, and made history. It is owned and operated by the Historical Society of Martin County, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and interpreting our region’s heritage.  The mission of the Elliott Museum is to interpret and celebrate the genius of innovation, creativity and the historical events in Martin County and the surrounding region, all within an environment of learning and discovery.    The Historical Society of Martin County, headquartered at the Elliott Museum in Stuart, was founded in 1955 and operates both the Elliott Museum and the House of Refuge at Gilbert’s Bar, Martin County’s oldest building.  The HSMC collects and preserves American life in the context of the St. Lucie River region.  A private non-profit organization, the HSMC relies on membership and charitable donations to continue the mission of educating the community about the richness of our area.  The Elliott Museum houses one of the finest collections of American antiques, decorative arts, baseball memorabilia and vintage automobiles that celebrate the Golden Age of American creativity, and of course, local and Florida history.   For more information about membership in the Historical Society of Martin County please call 772-225-1961, ext. 108 or log onto www.elliottmuseumfl.org. 2009-03-11T00:00:00-04:00 2009-04-14T16:04:18-04:00 http://www.elliottmuseumfl.org/news/detail/id/8 For Immediate Release: March 11, 2009 For more information contact: Amy Christensen (772) 225-1961 ext. 110   Studio Open House at the Elliott Museum   HUTCHINSON ISLAND, STUART…March 11, 2009—The Studio at the Elliott throws open its doors to the public this Saturday, March 14th. Between the hours of 10 am and 2 pm, the public is encouraged to see and experience the new season of art at the Elliott Museum. Admission to The Studio is free!   Come and meet the new faculty of The Studio and watch them work. You’ll see demonstrations in bookbinding, clay, oil and charcoal. Ask questions, maybe try your hand, andthen sign up for classes! The Studio at the Elliott has classes for every age and skill level…and they’re filling fast!   Accomplished artists and “want to be” artists,  mark your calendars and come to the Elliott Museum this Saturday, March 14th from 10 am to 2 pm. Light refreshments will be served. For more information about the Open House at The Studio, call 772-225-1961 ext. 107.   For over four decades, The Elliott Museum on Hutchinson Island in Stuart, Florida, has served as a cultural and educational resource for thousands of residents, tourists and automobile enthusiasts. The Elliott Museum is a celebration of innovation . . . of how creativity and ingenuity have changed lives, and made history. It is owned and operated by the Historical Society of Martin County, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and interpreting our region’s heritage.  The mission of the Elliott Museum is to interpret and celebrate the genius of innovation, creativity and the historical events in Martin County and the surrounding region, all within an environment of learning and discovery.    The Historical Society of Martin County, headquartered at the Elliott Museum in Stuart, was founded in 1955 and operates both the Elliott Museum and the House of Refuge at Gilbert’s Bar, Martin County’s oldest building.  The HSMC collects and preserves American life in the context of the St. Lucie River region.  A private non-profit organization, the HSMC relies on membership and charitable donations to continue the mission of educating the community about the richness of our area.  The Elliott Museum houses one of the finest collections of American antiques, decorative arts, baseball memorabilia and vintage automobiles that celebrate the Golden Age of American creativity, and of course, local and Florida history.   For more information about membership in the Historical Society of Martin County please call 772-225-1961, ext. 108 or log onto www.elliottmuseumfl.org. 2009-03-09T00:00:00-04:00 2009-04-14T15:56:47-04:00 http://www.elliottmuseumfl.org/news/detail/id/11 For Immediate Release: March 9, 2009 For more information contact: Amy Christensen (772) 225-1961 ext. 110   Elliott Museum Car Show Huge Success   HUTCHINSON ISLAND, STUART…March 9, 2009—Last Sunday’s Car Show at the Elliott Museum was a huge success! Nearly 2,000 people took advantage of the beautiful weather to see a wide collection of vintage and classic cars including the Elliott Museum’s own remarkable collection.  Music, food, and fabulous raffle prizes added more fun to the popular fundraiser for the museum.     Highlights of the show included a one-of-a-kind, 1954 EMW 327/3EMW owned by Rachelle “Rocky” and Henry Grady. “Emma”, as she is known, was manufactured post-war in the East German city of Eisenach using pre-war parts and tooling. The skeleton of the body is a wooden frame covered by hammered tin with steel doors. The six cylinder engine is rated at 55 horsepower and she has a 4-speed manual transmission, dual A-arms with torsion bar front suspension, and four wheel drum brakes.  “Emma’s” flawless elegance was the talk of the show.   Another “show stopper” was the preview of some very rare Model A vehicles to be included in the collection of the New Elliott Museum. The vehicles, a 1930 taxi and a 1931 telephone truck, garnered great interest from the crowd. These vehicles are indicative of the service vehicles that were coming into their own in the late 1920’s and the early 1930’s. As a result, people no longer were tied to the city in order to obtain goods and services. The taxi exhibited at the Elliott Museum is believed to be the only one that remains.   “We are always so pleased that the community embraces this Car Show the way it does each year,” commented Robin Hicks-Connors, President and CEO. “The show just seems to get better and better…..and we thank all of the exhibitors, sponsors and volunteers that make it all possible!”   For over four decades, The Elliott Museum on Hutchinson Island in Stuart, Florida, has served as a cultural and educational resource for thousands of residents, tourists and automobile enthusiasts. The Elliott Museum is a celebration of innovation . . . of how creativity and ingenuity have changed lives, and made history. It is owned and operated by the Historical Society of Martin County, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and interpreting our region’s heritage.  The mission of the Elliott Museum is to interpret and celebrate the genius of innovation, creativity and the historical events in Martin County and the surrounding region, all within an environment of learning and discovery.    The Historical Society of Martin County, headquartered at the Elliott Museum in Stuart, was founded in 1955 and operates both the Elliott Museum and the House of Refuge at Gilbert’s Bar, Martin County’s oldest building.  The HSMC collects and preserves American life in the context of the St. Lucie River region.  A private non-profit organization, the HSMC relies on membership and charitable donations to continue the mission of educating the community about the richness of our area.  The Elliott Museum houses one of the finest collections of American antiques, decorative arts, baseball memorabilia and vintage automobiles that celebrate the Golden Age of American creativity, and of course, local and Florida history.   For more information about membership in the Historical Society of Martin County please call 772-225-1961, ext. 108 or log onto www.elliottmuseumfl.org. #### 2009-03-03T00:00:00-05:00 2009-04-14T15:58:40-04:00 http://www.elliottmuseumfl.org/news/detail/id/14 For Immediate Release: March 3, 2009 For more information contact: Amy Christensen (772) 225-1961 ext. 110   County Proclamation for the House of Refuge   HUTCHINSON ISLAND, STUART…March 3, 2009— This morning The House of Refuge received a proclamation from Martin County to commemorate its 133rd anniversary. The proclamation was presented to Robin Hicks-Connors, President and CEO of the Historical Society of Martin County, by Susan Valliere, Chair of the Board of Martin County Commissioners.   The House of Refuge at Gilbert’s Bar on the southern tip of Hutchinson Island, was one of ten commissioned in 1865 by the U.S. Treasury Department. The Houses of Refuge along Florida’s eastern coast, a major shipping corridor, were instituted to save shipwrecked sailors. Completed in 1866, The House of Refuge at Gilbert’s Bar is the only one of the original ten remaining. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it is Martin County’s oldest structure. Currently, The House of Refuge is a fascinating museum operated by the Historical Society of Martin County. The public is invited to come and drink in the local and maritime history surrounding Martin County. Afterward, stroll the gardens and enjoy the breathtaking surroundings.    The House of Refuge Museum is open seven days a week. The hours of operation are 10:00 am until 4:00 pm Monday through Saturday while Sunday hours are from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm. Admission to the museum is $7 for adults and $2 for children between the ages of 6 and 12.   For over four decades, The Elliott Museum on Hutchinson Island in Stuart, Florida, has served as a cultural and educational resource for thousands of residents, tourists and automobile enthusiasts. The Elliott Museum is a celebration of innovation . . . of how creativity and ingenuity have changed lives, and made history. It is owned and operated by the Historical Society of Martin County, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and interpreting our region’s heritage.  The mission of the Elliott Museum is to interpret and celebrate the genius of innovation, creativity and the historical events in Martin County and the surrounding region, all within an environment of learning and discovery.    The Historical Society of Martin County, headquartered at the Elliott Museum in Stuart, was founded in 1955 and operates both the Elliott Museum and the House of Refuge at Gilbert’s Bar, Martin County’s oldest building.  The HSMC collects and preserves American life in the context of the St. Lucie River region.  A private non-profit organization, the HSMC relies on membership and charitable donations to continue the mission of educating the community about the richness of our area.  The Elliott Museum houses one of the finest collections of American antiques, decorative arts, baseball memorabilia and vintage automobiles that celebrate the Golden Age of American creativity, and of course, local and Florida history.   For more information about membership in the Historical Society of Martin County please call 772-225-1961, ext. 108 or log onto www.elliottmuseumfl.org. 2009-03-02T00:00:00-05:00 2009-04-14T15:59:37-04:00 http://www.elliottmuseumfl.org/news/detail/id/12 For Immediate Release: March 2, 2009 For more information contact: Amy Christensen (772) 225-1961 ext. 110   Thurlow Book Signing at the House of Refuge   HUTCHINSON ISLAND, STUART…March 2, 2009— In commemoration of the 133rd anniversary of the completion of the House of Refuge, we are pleased to be presenting a very special event. Local author and historian Sandra Thurlow and her daughter-in-law, Deanna Wintercorn Thurlow will be signing copies of their book and chatting with well wishers at the House of Refuge on Tuesday, March 10th between the hours of 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm.   Collaborating on the book, Gilbert’s Bar House of Refuge ─ Home of History, both ladies are authorities on the rich history and the pivotal role of the House of Refuge. Their book explores the fascinating past and the historic role of Martin County’s oldest structure. Copies of their book is available in the Gift Shop. Among the topics you might want to chat about with the two Ms. Thurlows are the island’s original inhabitants, the ever-changing inlet, shipwrecks, pirates, settlers, roads, bridges and development.   Admission to the book signing and the “meet and greet” with Sandy Thurlow and daughter-in-law, Deanna Wintercorn Thurlow, is free. Admission to the museum itself is $5 per person.   For over four decades, The Elliott Museum on Hutchinson Island in Stuart, Florida, has served as a cultural and educational resource for thousands of residents, tourists and automobile enthusiasts. The Elliott Museum is a celebration of innovation . . . of how creativity and ingenuity have changed lives, and made history. It is owned and operated by the Historical Society of Martin County, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and interpreting our region’s heritage.  The mission of the Elliott Museum is to interpret and celebrate the genius of innovation, creativity and the historical events in Martin County and the surrounding region, all within an environment of learning and discovery.    The Historical Society of Martin County, headquartered at the Elliott Museum in Stuart, was founded in 1955 and operates both the Elliott Museum and the House of Refuge at Gilbert’s Bar, Martin County’s oldest building.  The HSMC collects and preserves American life in the context of the St. Lucie River region.  A private non-profit organization, the HSMC relies on membership and charitable donations to continue the mission of educating the community about the richness of our area.  The Elliott Museum houses one of the finest collections of American antiques, decorative arts, baseball memorabilia and vintage automobiles that celebrate the Golden Age of American creativity, and of course, local and Florida history.   For more information about membership in the Historical Society of Martin County please call 772-225-1961, ext. 112 or log onto www.elliottmuseumfl.org. #### 2009-02-18T00:00:00-05:00 2009-04-14T16:00:29-04:00 http://www.elliottmuseumfl.org/news/detail/id/13 For Immediate Release: March 18, 2009 For more information contact: Amy Christensen (772) 225-1961 ext. 110   Cuban “Freedom” Raft Displayed at House of Refuge   HUTCHINSON ISLAND, STUART…March 18, 2009— A raft, used by three Cuban refuges to sail to freedom, will be on display Saturday, March 21st at the House of Refuge Museum. The public is encouraged to see this crudely crafted “freedom” vessel between the hours of 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. Members of the Leadership Council of the Indian River Charter High School will be on hand to answer questions regarding the raft.   The raft washed ashore in March of last year carrying two men and a woman. Fashioned from weathered wood, metal scraps, bamboo stalks and Styrofoam blocks, the raft carried the refuges for hundreds of miles. Upon seeing the craft, it is hard to comprehend the courage it took for these refugees to set sail to the United States.   “We are presenting this boat to show our fellow Americans how privileged we are to live in a free country,” says Amelia Strazzulla, secretary of the Leadership Council of the Indian River Charter High School. “This is also an important piece of immigration history,” continued Strazzulla.   The viewing of the raft and meeting with the students is free. Admission to the museum itself is $5 per person.   For over four decades, The Elliott Museum on Hutchinson Island in Stuart, Florida, has served as a cultural and educational resource for thousands of residents, tourists and automobile enthusiasts. The Elliott Museum is a celebration of innovation . . . of how creativity and ingenuity have changed lives, and made history. It is owned and operated by the Historical Society of Martin County, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and interpreting our region’s heritage.  The mission of the Elliott Museum is to interpret and celebrate the genius of innovation, creativity and the historical events in Martin County and the surrounding region, all within an environment of learning and discovery.    The Historical Society of Martin County, headquartered at the Elliott Museum in Stuart, was founded in 1955 and operates both the Elliott Museum and the House of Refuge at Gilbert’s Bar, Martin County’s oldest building.  The HSMC collects and preserves American life in the context of the St. Lucie River region.  A private non-profit organization, the HSMC relies on membership and charitable donations to continue the mission of educating the community about the richness of our area.  The Elliott Museum houses one of the finest collections of American antiques, decorative arts, baseball memorabilia and vintage automobiles that celebrate the Golden Age of American creativity, and of course, local and Florida history.   For more information about membership in the Historical Society of Martin County please call 772-225-1961, ext. 108 or log onto www.elliottmuseumfl.org. ####