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Gilbert's Bar House of Refuge Museum

Gilbert's Bar Station is the oldest building on the Treasure Coast and the only fully restored House of Refuge in Florida. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the House (circa 1876) is a museum displaying historical maritime artifacts, personal items and furnishings belonging to the House's 'Keeper' and family, and a model ship collection. A handcrafted reproduction of a 150-yr-old surf boat is on display outside. The Boathouse, constructed in 1914 when the Revenue Cutter Service merged with the Life-Saving Service to form the US Coast Guard, contains early life-saving equipment, nautical artifacts, and the Museum Store. The dormitory, which held up to 24 shipwreck survivors, is open by appointment to researchers only. Open Tuesday-Sunday

Location: Hutchinson Island, 301 SE MacArthur Blvd, Stuart Florida 34996 Telephone 561-225-1875

Other History nearby:
(Clewiston)
Clewiston Museum
(Stuart)
Elliott Museum
(Jupiter)
Florida History Center & Museum
(Stuart)
Gilbert's Bar House of Refuge Museum
(Palm Beach)
Henry M Flagler Museum
(Fort Pierce)
St Lucie County Historical Museum

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