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Ralph Hartman Sr., a legacy of success, Part 1
The Hartmans, a notable family in Martin County, enjoyed happiness and success through the years, but also, sadly, experienced several tragedies. Leonard…
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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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The Highwaymen
This video details the remarkable history and growing cultural significance of The Highwaymen, a loose collective of self-taught African American landscape artists…
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Six Aerial Photos of Stuart from the 1950s
These six bird's-eye views capture Stuart at a pivotal moment in its postwar growth, showing the expanding street grid, waterfront development, and…
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Unusual businesses and establishments
Most businesses in Stuart through the years probably would not be considered unique for the times, but perhaps several may seem rather…
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The Loxahatchee Battle
This video recounts the arduous discovery and preservation of the Loxahatchee Battlefield, detailing the historic conflicts of the Second Seminole War and…
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Watercolor Painting of Feed Store with Editorial
Local artist Ed Bryan captured a beloved corner of Stuart's commercial heritage in this watercolor, depicting the Stuart Feed Supply Store that…
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Christmastide, Martin County
Here are a few stories, facts and information relating to Christmastide of long ago. Christmastide weather, 1899 It was a rather cold…
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The History of the Stuart Heritage Museum
This video captures a community program celebrating the rich history of the Stuart Heritage Museum and the revitalization efforts that saved Downtown…
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Watercolor Painting of Feed Store
This charming watercolor captures a humble feed store, the kind of practical business that anchored Stuart's agricultural community during its growth years.…
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Time Traveling: 1910-1914, Part 2
Trivial information and little known facts about a town can not only be interesting, but provide a glimpse into the past. Presented…
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Florida Hurricanes
This community museum meeting primarily preserves the vivid oral histories of local residents recalling the devastating impact of historic Florida hurricanes, particularly…
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Ais Indian replica tools
The Ais people, who flourished along Florida's Indian River for centuries before European contact, crafted ingenious tools perfectly suited to the coastal…