Gilbert’s Bar House of Refuge
Open to the public
Currently used as a(n) Museum
The Gilbert’s Bar House of Refuge was built in 1876
This House of Refuge Station House (House of Refuge) was designed by Francis W. Chandler
Station closed in 1940 and used by the Navy as a patrol beach patrol station until 1945. Turned over to the Department of the Interior in 1952. Station house survives and was restored in 1975 as the Gilbert’s Bar House of Refuge, a museum.
Information
Open to the public - Check with site for hours of operation
Visit online: http://www.houseofrefugefl.org/
301 SE MacArthur Boulevard
Stuart FL 34996
(772) 225-1875
Owner Information
Historical Society of Martin County
825 Northeast Ocean Boulevard
Hutchinson Island
Stuart, FL 33494-1696
(772) 225-1961
If you have questions, please contact:
Jennifer Esler
President/CEO