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Was Black Caesar’s phantom ship spotted in Martin County?
STUART— Many stories have been told through the years about supposed sightings of phantom vessels or ghost ships at sea, the Flying…
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Stuart History
The people, places, events and buildings that shaped our town, from its pioneer days to today. Each page gives a short answer first, then the full story with sources you can check.
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Vicki Davis, Martin County Supervisor of Elections
Martin County Supervisor of Elections Vicki Davis delivered a presentation at the Stuart Heritage Museum detailing her personal journey, family history, and…
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Palm Tree Flora Dyer
This striking painting captures the lush tropical landscape that defined Stuart's transformation from frontier settlement to paradise destination in the early 20th…
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A brief history of the one and only Hobe Sound
Early history of the region that would eventually be Hobe Sound involves Jobe (Jove) Indians, land grants, treaties, acquisitions or other transactions…
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Landscape Flora Dyer 1910
Flora Dyer captured the natural beauty of Martin County's landscape in this 1910 painting, a time when Stuart was transforming from frontier…
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Time traveling: 1960-1964, Part 2
A time-traveling narrative of interesting facts and trivial information from an era long ago. Ross Witham, ‘Turtle Man’ Ross Witham, known as…
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From Grumman to Daher
This video details the rich aviation history of the Stuart, Florida manufacturing plant and its evolution from the Grumman Corporation into Daher…
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1963 Stuart Phone Book
In 1963, if you needed to call a neighbor, a local business, or the fire department, this phone book was your lifeline,…
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Time Traveling: 1960-1964, Part 1
A time traveling narrative of interesting facts and trivial information from an era long ago. First science fair On Friday evening and…
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Banner Lake: A Hobe Sound History
This video documents a community history presentation hosted by the Stuart Heritage Museum, where local elders and residents gather to preserve the…
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The Notorius Ashley Gang
This gripping account captures the true story of one of Florida's most infamous criminal enterprises, which operated along the Indian River and…