House of Refuge at Gilbert's Bar
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.
House of Refuge at Gilbert's Bar
Aerial view of the property, c. 1960.
House of Refuge at Gilbert's Bar, c. 1973
Hutchinson Island (Florida)
Hutchinson Island consists of two barrier islands on the coast of Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties, in Florida. The two islands are separated by the Fort Pierce Inlet and are known as "North Hutchinson Island" and "South Hutchinson Island".
Storm approaching Stuart Beach on Hutchinson Island