House of Refuge at Gilbert's Bar
House of Refuge at Gilbert's Bar, Maritime rescue museum on Hutchinson Island, Florida.
The House of Refuge at Gilbert's Bar stands as a two-story wooden building on Saint Lucie Rocks, featuring period furnishings from the early 1900s.
Built in 1876, this maritime shelter served as one of ten rescue stations along Florida's Atlantic coast, providing aid to shipwrecked sailors until 1945.
The museum displays maritime artifacts, rescue equipment, and living quarters that represent the daily life of lighthouse keepers who maintained this coastal sanctuary.
Located at 301 MacArthur Boulevard, the museum welcomes visitors Monday through Saturday from 10:00 to 16:00 and Sundays from 13:00 to 16:00.
The Georges Valentine shipwreck site lies 100 yards offshore, creating an accessible diving location where visitors can explore the 1904 maritime disaster.
Location: Florida
Operator: The Historical Society of Martin County
Opening Hours: Lundi-Samedi 10:00-16:00; Dimanche 13:00-16:00
Phone: +1(772)2251875
Website: https://houseofrefugefl.org
GPS coordinates: 27.19917,-80.16556
Latest update: May 13, 2025 12:03
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