Ross Witham Beach, one of the most beautiful places in Martin County, is located on Hutchinson Island and well-known for...
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The 1895 Church of StuArt is a historic building of the Pioneer Church in Downtown Stuart, and the oldest church structure located in what is now Martin County, Florida. The Florida State Historic Preservation Office – Division of Historical Resources notes that the property located at 311 SW 3rd Street, Stuart Florida (8MT346) appears to meet the criteria for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
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.
Robert W. Hamilton Jr. and Olga Hamilton have made this historic property their home and opened the doors to the public. The owners are dedicated to the preservation of the first church building in Stuart, built in 1895, promoting not only local history but also supporting 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 are you maybe thinking about taking art classes? We will connect you with our local artists.
History of The First United Methodist Church In Stuart, Florida
This little painted white church and red roof with a tall steeple attracted people from miles around.
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How and when Potsdam was changed to Stuart, Florida
The name of the small settlement called Potsdam was changed to Stuart in July of 1895 shortly after the first...
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The City of Stuart Small Cities CDBG – Oversized Replacement Windows
The City of Stuart Small Cities CDBG is a federally funded program: mismanagement and improper payments for destructive installation of...
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The City of Stuart CDBG HR Program – The Roof with the Fake Roof Ridge Vent System
Do Not Trust The Guardians Of Public Trust - Part 1. This is not a private matter! The Federally-Funded Programs...
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Emma Michael Kitching arrived in 1894 – Pioneers of Potsdam (Stuart) and Martin County, Florida
Pioneers of Stuart and Martin County, Florida - Emma Kitching was a part of the social and civic advances made...
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The First Black Law Enforcement Officers in Stuart, Martin County, Florida
At a time when the city was still split by segregation, James L. Hall and Leroy Washington assumed duties as...
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A Cheap Way To Live. How a Florida Man Saves Money and Grows Rich, 1894 – Pioneers of Florida
A glimpse of Florida East Coast pioneers' life between 1880 and 1899. Pineapple Growers. Indian River Steamboats.
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Gilbert’s Bar House of Refuge, Stuart, Martin County, Florida
Gilbert's Bar House of Refuge in Stuart, on Hutchinson Island, is the only one still standing.
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Mornings on Main Street
Mornings on Main Street hosted by Stuart Main Street at The 1895 Church of StuArt, Florida
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Original Fine Art in historic Downtown Stuart, Martin County, Florida
Original Fine Art for sale at The 1895 Church of StuArt, Martin County, Florida: paintings, sculptures, drawings, and more
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Contemporary tactile art by Horst Mueller, Stuart, Martin County, Florida.
Horst Mueller will encourage you to touch his contemporary tactile paintings that are so unique in their thick and rich...
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Louis C. and William D. McFarlan – Glass Negatives Stuart, Florida
Louis C. and William D. McFarlan -The glass plate images of Stuart returned to the place of origin more than...
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Stuart’s Three Lyric Theatres
The Lyric Theatre is a historic theater located in downtown Stuart, Florida. Plans for the first Lyric Theatre began in...
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Stuart’s First Newspaper
The historical building of the Pioneer church built in Stuart in 1895 housed the very first community's newspaper "The Stuart...
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Dorsal Fishing Post – Stuart, Florida
Sally Johns and Doris Kolliker - women in Stuart's fishing industry
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Today in Martin County History – Julia Francis Langford Birthday
April 4th Julia Francis Langford and Bob Hope entertaining troops in New Caledonia, 1944 (Photo: University of North Carolina Libraries)...
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Fine Art by Katie Sottak at The 1895 Church of StuArt
“I try to have a different and distinctive style,” Katie says. Her favorites themes night scenes using all hues of...
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Pioneering On East Coast of Florida
A mishap in a wedding resulted in a church being organized at Stuart. It happened in this way...
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Ceramic Art by Lorrie K. Goss at The 1895 Church of StuArt
Lorrie Goss creates original and custom interiorceramic art perfectly suitable for
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Celebrating Historic Preservation Month!
Historic Preservation Month! We have launched the restoration project of our historical building
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Lester Jay Stone – Original Art For Sale
Five original watercolor paintings by Captain Lester Jay Stone, U.S. Navy (Ret.), for sale at The 1895 Church of StuArt
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Beyond Van Gogh Miami – Ice Palace Studios
"Beyond Van Gogh: An Immersive Experience" made its world premiere April 15 at Ice Palace Studios in downtown Miami. The...
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The 1895 Church of StuArt Presents Danuta Rothschild at the 2020 Martin County Open Studio Tour
On January 18th and 19th, 2020, we hosted Danuta Rothschild, an internationally known and award-winning artist, and her brightly hued...
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Is it “Hem of his garment”? Not at all!
Fake Aurora Borealis The Hem of His Garment - How it was done
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Explore the life and early times of Stuart, Florida through the lens of vintage images. Stuart (Images of America) by Alice L. Luckhardt is available at the Stuart Heritage Museum
Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities are available. Contact Olga Hamilton for more information: olgahamiltonfineart@gmail.com
The Small Cities City of Stuart CDBG
After denying our requests for re-inspections and failing to investigate the lien with falsified dates filed by the CDBG contractor, the City released over $46,000 in taxpayer funds. This included an extra $2,500 based on a document containing Mr. Hamilton, Jr.’s forged signature for destructive, shoddy, and fraudulent work under the federally funded Small Cities CDBG Program. Since May 22, 2024, we have been left with an incomplete project due to deliberate program mismanagement and cover-ups by City of Stuart CDBG project management.