The McLarty Treasure Museum is located on the site of the 1715 Spanish Plate Fleet salvaging camp; a site designated as a National Historical Landmark. From the 1500’s to the early 1700’s, Spain mined vast quantities of silver and smaller amounts of gold in the mountains of Mexico and South America. Fashioned into ingots and […]
On July 24, 1715, a fleet of eleven Spanish Galleons and one French ship set sail from Havana Spain. All of the Spanish vessels perished in a storm off the east coast of Florida, near present day Sebastian. Seven hundred lives and over 14,000,000 pesos worth of treasure went down. Another ship, the Atocha, met […]
The Melbourne Regional Chamber is the largest business organization in the East Central Florida region, offering the opportunity for networking, education, marketing and community involvement. Our mission is to develop and promote the business interests of our members through representation, advocacy education and support while contributing to the growth and prosperity of a vibrant business […]
The Historical Society of North Brevard, Inc. was originally formed in September of 1966 by approximately ten local residents meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Kennedy. This meeting was followed one month later by an additional meeting which formed the nucleus of the Society. The purpose of the organization at that time and […]
Patrick Air Force Base is a United States Air Force Base located between Satellite Beach and Cocoa Beach, in Brevard County, Florida. Patrick AFB was established in 1947 for long-range missile testing/tracking after being transferred from the Navy where it was used as the Banana River Navy Auxiliary Base during WWII. It was named in honor […]
The Sebastian Fishing Museum is devoted to educating the public on the rich cultural history of Sebastian’s fishing industry. The life and history of the people who lived in Sebastian is interwoven with fishing and the Indian River Lagoon. The Lagoon provided food, transportation and a means of livelihood for many of Sebastian’s early residents. […]
Some say that you can’t understand a person until you walk in his shoes. Perhaps you can’t understand a whole community either until you are aware of how its people used to live. Each chapter in its history builds on preceding chapters. One way to find out about early Sebastian area settlers is to visit the […]
The Sebastian River Area is a great getaway for those seeking relaxation while learning to appreciate Florida’s natural wonderlands. Our Visitors Center & website have all kinds of information to help you plan your visit to the Sebastian River Area. To learn about all there is to see and do, check out the destination video […]
The American Police Hall of Fame and Museum was founded in 1960. It is the nation’s first national police museum and memorial dedicated to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. Gun Range Info Please note the Gun Range cannot be used by non-US citizens unless they have a lawful hunting license from […]
The idea for the Lagoon House began in 1998 when Ted Moorhead became aware of plans for a retention pond at Ais Point Lookout. He believed that the site on the bluff overlooking the lagoon was an ideal location for an environmental learning center. His wife, Ann proposed the name “Lagoon House” and Palm Bay […]
