Our historical building will be 130 y.o. in June 2025!
Alice Luckhardt, the local historian and author, left behind a “wealth of knowledge” in her work to preserve early Stuart’s past for present and future residents. She authored four books on Stuart including a 2016 pictorial for the Images of America series which can be found at the Stuart Heritage Museum, of which she was an executive committee member.
The 1895 Church of StuArt is a historical structure in Downtown Stuart, and the oldest church building located in what is now Martin County, Florida. The building is registered with the Florida Master Site File, the State of Florida’s official inventory of historical, cultural resources and has the state-assigned ID number: MT0034. Robert W. Hamilton, Jr. and Olga Hamilton have made this historical property their home and opened their door to the public. The owners are dedicated to the preservation of the first church building in Stuart, built in 1895, promoting not only the local history but also supporting the local artists. The 1895 Church of StuArt is also your destination for unique and original pieces of fine art in a wide variety of media, techniques, and styles. If you are looking for a special, meaningful, and thoughtful gift, please stop by! Most likely, you will find a marvelous art piece within your budget. Would you like to commission an artwork, or maybe thinking about taking art classes? We will connect you with our local artists.
The 1895 Church of StuArt is a historical building of the first community church, also known as the Pioneer Church (the oldest church building in Martin County), built in Stuart in 1895! Your donations help us maintain, restore, and preserve the building, and also continue our research and share historical information and articles. We greatly appreciate your support! The donations are not tax deductible.
Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities are available. Contact Olga Hamilton for more information: olgahamiltonfineart@gmail.com