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© Copyright 2008, Martin County Quilters, Martin County, FL
This is the raffle quilt that the club made
for the House of Refuge. Michele S.
quilted it on her long-arm machine and
the top was constructed by members of
the club. The winning ticket was drawn on
March 10, 2011 at the 135th anniversary
recognition of the House by a volunteer
who lives in Stuart.
House of Refuge Museum at Gilbert's Bar
One of ten Houses of Refuge built by the U.S. Treasury Department in 1876, this is the only one that remains. Today it stands as a museum celebrating early peoples, life saving efforts, shipwrecks and military service. The mission of the House of Refuge Museum at Gilbert’s Bar is to educate the public about the historical significance of this landmark and its environs.
The museum today has been restored to showcase historical lifesaving equipment and the Keeper’s living quarters as they were in 1904. Exhibits of Ais Indians, shipwrecks and military service are also displayed. Tours are available as are self-guided tours through the use of interpretive panels. The House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
One of ten Houses of Refuge built by the U.S. Treasury Department in 1876, this is the only one that remains. Today it stands as a museum celebrating early peoples, life saving efforts, shipwrecks and military service. The mission of the House of Refuge Museum at Gilbert’s Bar is to educate the public about the historical significance of this landmark and its environs.
The museum today has been restored to showcase historical lifesaving equipment and the Keeper’s living quarters as they were in 1904. Exhibits of Ais Indians, shipwrecks and military service are also displayed. Tours are available as are self-guided tours through the use of interpretive panels. The House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Martin County Quilters had as a charity
project in seasons 2009-2010 a
commitment to the House of Refuge to
create two quilts depicting the historical
milestones of the House and its role in
Martin county and maritime history. One of
the quilts was made available to the public
through a raffle. Proceeds funded a new
permanant exhibit at the House honoring
its unsung heroes, the wives of the
Keepers. The second quilt is part of the
permanent display in the House of Refuge
Museum.