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The Lincoln Conspirators and Stuart’s Own Dr. George L. Porter
Dr. George L. Porter was a distinguished Civil War surgeon who secretly oversaw the burial of John Wilkes Booth and served as…
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The Life and Times of Forest “Fergie” Ferguson
Forest "Fergie" Ferguson was an extraordinary multi-sport athlete and collegiate football star at the University of Florida whose promising professional athletic career…
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The History of the Walton Building
During the 1920s building boom in Stuart, Florida, a talented contractor named Fred M. Walton constructed numerous prominent local buildings, including his…
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The History of Indiantown
This historical program features a panel of longtime residents sharing their nostalgic childhood memories of growing up in the rural Florida communities…
Community program
The History of Palm City
This video captures a community oral history session where lifelong residents and early pioneers of Palm City, Florida, share nostalgic recollections about…
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Celebrating Our Centennial: Highlights of Martin County History
This historical lecture presented by the Stuart Heritage Museum chronicles the century-long evolution of Martin County, detailing its transformation from early pioneering…
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Captain Francis Adams, Stuart’s Super Patriot
Captain Francis Alexander Adams lived an extraordinary life of prolonged military service, journalism, and civic engagement, spanning a full century from the…
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Martin County Buildings, Then and Now
This video provides a fascinating visual and historical tour of Martin County, contrasting historical landmarks with their modern-day counterparts to highlight the…
Community program
The Tiger Shores Beach Shipwreck
In this video, a retired Navy veteran and amateur historian named David Jordan details his decades-long quest to locate and legally claim…
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Florida Oceanographic Society: 60 Years of Environmental Stewardship
This video provides a comprehensive historical overview of the Florida Oceanographic Society through a presentation celebrating its sixty-year anniversary of environmental stewardship.…
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The Life of Frances Langford
Frances Langford was a multi-talented singer and actress whose career spanned Broadway, radio, film, and television, notably highlighted by her signature recording…
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