St. Lucie County Regional History Center

Regional History Center

LOCATION: 414 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce, FL 34949
TELEPHONE: (772) 462-1795
CENTER HOURS: Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
ADMISSION: Adult $4.00; Seniors $3.50; Children 6-17 and College Students $1.50; Children under 6 are free (Ask about special rates for County residents) To book group tours please call 772-462-1891

More than the Mouse - A History of Tourism in Florida

Explore and experience St. Lucie County's rich history:

16 permanent exhibits that chronologically showcase the history of St. Lucie County including:

  • Artifacts from the Treasure Coast's early people, the Ais Tribe
  • 1715 wreck of the Spanish treasure fleet
  • Re-created Seminole Encampment
  • 1838 Second Seminole War uniforms and material from Old Fort Pierce
  • Turn of the century industries: fishing, pineapple, cattle and citrus
  • Downtown Fort Pierce and the P.P. Cobb General Store
  • One of Fort Pierce's 1st fire engines, a 1919 American La France fire engine pumper
  • Hill Family photographic collection (Early 20th century St. Lucie County)
  • World War II and the United States Naval Amphibious Training Base

A guided tour of the 1908 Register-Gardner House is included with admission. Audio tours available free of charge.

STAFF: Superintendent: John Donlon 

              Education Specialist: Brynn Elizabeth Batsche

 

History Center Opens New Special Exhibit "More than the Mouse: A History of Tourism in Florida"

Discover the Golden Age of Florida tourism from the advent of tin-can tourists to the opening of attractions such as Musa Island and Gatorland.

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