New! Special Acquisition to the Stuart Heritage Museum
Original Glass Negatives of Stuart

In April 2012, the museum acquired sixty-seven original glass negatives of scenes of Stuart and neighboring areas taken approximately between 1901 and 1910. They were from the Louis Cass McFarlan collection and taken when Louis, his family and friends spent the winter months in Stuart, coming from Chester County, Penn. He and his cousin, William D. McFarlan, each owned property lots along Albany Ave. in Stuart as of 1904. The Museum is very pleased to have these glass negatives as a permanent part of Stuart's heritage. See top image on right: Louis C. McFarlan (standing, second from right) and friends admire their large catch of the day in Stuart.

Americana
Life in Stuart during the pioneer days, including clothing and everyday household items.

Seminole Indians
One of the finest collection of authentic clothing, dolls, tools and artifacts from Florida's Seminole Indians.

School Memorabilia
Yearbooks, photos, football trophies, school books, etc., relating to the elementary through high schools in Martin County.

Artifacts (Business and Personal)
Antiques from numerous historical locations in Stuart including a large postcard collection, the furniture from the Kimberley and France Apts., the Dyer Dry Goods store display cabinets, the Stuart Drug Store soda fountain, furniture pieces from the homes of Stuart pioneers, including from the Dyer family, the mantle from the Sunrise Inn, the writing desk of Ernie Lyons and the rocking chair of Cynthia Burnette Haney, for whom Haney Circle, one of the early parks, was named for in 1920.

Celebrities' Memorabilia
Frances Langford, Ralph Evinrude, Jon Hall and Zack Mosley.

Sailfishing and Agriculture
Stuart was famous for pineapple production, flower farms, cattle ranches and its great sport fishing, making it the "Sailfish Capital."

Local Government
The elected officials, chiefs of police and county sheriffs, the fire department and the area's most notorious criminals -- John Ashley and his Gang.

Art Work
Several examples of local artwork of historical locations across the city and county.

Photos
A large collection of photos over the decades of the places and people of Stuart, Jensen Beach, Palm City, Indiantown, Hobe Sound, Rio, Port Salerno, Hutchinson Island and Jupiter.

Guest Speakers on Local History
The public is invited the second Tuesday of every month from September through May for the Stuart Heritage, Inc. general meeting and guest speaker presentation held at the Stuart City Hall at 7 p.m. The free presentations are given by various citizens in the community on different historical topics relating to Stuart and Martin County.