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Gilbert’s Bar House of Refuge — Attraction in Florida

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Gilbert’s Bar House of Refuge
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The House of Refuge at Gilbert's Bar, also known as Gilbert's Bar House of Refuge, the House of Refuge Museum, or simply the House of Refuge, is a historic building located at 301 S.E. MacArthur Boulevard, on Hutchinson Island east of Stuart, Florida. It is the oldest surviving building in Martin County.
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House of Refuge Museum
301 SE MacArthur Blvd, Stuart, FL 34996
Ross Witham Beach
680-1464 SE MacArthur Blvd, Stuart, FL 34996
Fletcher Beach
45 NE MacArthur Blvd, Stuart, FL 34996
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Gilbert’s Bar House of Refuge

301 SE MacArthur Blvd, Stuart, FL 34996
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The House of Refuge at Gilbert's Bar, also known as Gilbert's Bar House of Refuge, the House of Refuge Museum, or simply the House of Refuge, is a historic building located at 301 S.E. MacArthur Boulevard, on Hutchinson Island east of Stuart, Florida. It is the oldest surviving building in Martin County.

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(772) 225-1875
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hsmc-fl.com
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Nearby attractions of Gilbert’s Bar House of Refuge

House of Refuge Museum

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House of Refuge Museum

House of Refuge Museum

4.7

(475)

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Ross Witham Beach

Ross Witham Beach

4.8

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Fletcher Beach

Fletcher Beach

4.7

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Во времена, когда спасателей еще не было, этот дом служил убежищем для потерпевших кораблекрушение.

В конце 1800-х годов все большее количество лодок курсировало у берегов Южной Флориды . С увеличением количества лодок происходило больше аварий и требовалось создание систем поддержки за пределами маяков. В июне 1874 года Конгресс призвал к созданию так называемых «домов убежища» вдоль побережья для оказания помощи тем, кто потерпел кораблекрушение или иным образом потерялся. После принятия закона Конгресса было построено пять домов, а еще четыре — 10 лет спустя.

«В отсутствие обычной станционной команды серферов смотрители домов-убежищ в первую очередь отвечали за предоставление убежища, еды и одежды жертвам кораблекрушений», — пишет Сандра Терлоу в книге «US Life-Saving Service: Florida's East Coast». «Они также должны были помогать выжившим находить транспорт до цивилизации».

До появления спасателей Дома-убежища стояли на страже у берегов Флориды, следя за тем, кто оказался не на той стороне коварных отмелей и рифов в водах штата. Смотрители жили в домах и следили за ними, а также бродили по пляжам, внимательно следя за тем, кто выбирался на берег.

Сегодня сохранился только один из этих домов. Дом-убежище в Гилбертс-Баре был вторым убежищем от прибоя, построенным в 1876 году на южной оконечности острова Хатчинсон. Когда в 1915 году была создана современная Береговая охрана США, Дом-убежище стал станцией, которая находилась на активной службе во время Первой мировой войны и служила наблюдательным пунктом для подводных лодок во время Второй мировой войны. После войны, с появлением вышек спасателей и, честно говоря, более прочных и безопасных судов, станция была выведена из эксплуатации.

В то время как другие сооружения были разобраны или разрушены штормами, Дом-убежище в Гилбертс-Баре был превращен в музей. Он был добавлен в Национальный реестр исторических мест в 1974 году, спустя столетие после того, как Конгресс объявил о его необходимости.

Сегодня музей представляет дом таким, каким он был в 1904 году, место, где сбитые с толку люди, брошенные штормами, могли восстановить силы, прежде чем продолжить путь. С 1960-х годов воды около Дома-убежища стали домом для морских черепах, которые живут в теплых прибрежных...

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5.0
1y

This is a very interesting stop if you have time. You only need about an hour. It's also a great stop if you want to sit in a rocking chair on the back porch to cool off in the fabulous breeze. The volunteer sisters who manage this Historical site are very kind & welcoming. One of them runs the gift shop and the other is the new docent & extremely knowledgeable. She presented all kinds of interesting 1800-1900s history about pirates, merchant shipwrecks and saving the men on-board who survived. The gift shop had a great selection of merchandise. I bought several decorated shells and beaded...

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5.0
5y

This is a hidden gem with a ton of historical roots! The museum itself is small, but so packed full of interesting stories and exhibits from local and national history: everything from pre-historic, colonial era, all the way up through prohibition, WWII, and to present day! The docents are highly knowledgeable, and friendly. I've been there twice now and I've heard new amazing stories both times. The beach is a unique rocky scape that is really cool to see in Florida. I absolutely recommend going. Additionally, they adhere to COVID social...

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I am a paranormal enthusiast/ "Intuitive empath" and this place not only beautiful and historical but also one of the most haunted places in florida and I can 100% now confirm that as I was overwhelmed with the energy of a 2 magnets touching 🧲 Several evps including some minor insults from a few dont believe i have ever felt so many spirits using my energy at once it took me 2 hours to get level after leaving 10/10 for beach loving history buffs who are connected to the other side 👻
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The BEST!! A riveting overview of history, the area, "Gilbert the Pirate" [not a horrifying name but he definitely was the definition of evil (along select other words)]. Al was a fascinating (volunteer) tour guide AND they used to save sea turtles at this location, to include a two-headed one:0. I'm telling everyone who will listen about this place and taking friends and family. FYI, there most surely is a restroom.
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I am a paranormal enthusiast/ "Intuitive empath" and this place not only beautiful and historical but also one of the most haunted places in florida and I can 100% now confirm that as I was overwhelmed with the energy of a 2 magnets touching 🧲 Several evps including some minor insults from a few dont believe i have ever felt so many spirits using my energy at once it took me 2 hours to get level after leaving 10/10 for beach loving history buffs who are connected to the other side 👻
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The BEST!! A riveting overview of history, the area, "Gilbert the Pirate" [not a horrifying name but he definitely was the definition of evil (along select other words)]. Al was a fascinating (volunteer) tour guide AND they used to save sea turtles at this location, to include a two-headed one:0. I'm telling everyone who will listen about this place and taking friends and family. FYI, there most surely is a restroom.
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