N AT U R E + C ULT U R E
THE CREATIVE HEART OF F LORIDA
TOGETHER WE PASS IT ON
Discover the art and inspiring stories of
A.E. BACKUS, the FLORIDA HIGHWAYMEN,
and an enduring legacy to pay it forward
A.E. Backus (American, 1906-1990), Spanish Bayonets, c.1960.
Harold Newton (American, 1934-1994), Poinciana, c.1960
Wednesday-Saturday 10-4
Sunday 12-4
Closed Monday & Tuesday
Saturday 10-4 & Sunday 12-4
A . E . B A C K U S M U S E U M & G A L L E R Y
500 N. Indian River Drive | Historic Downtown Fort Pierce
772.465.0630 • www.BackusMuseum.org
@AEBackusMuseum
Summer Hours:
through mid-August
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ABOUT THE COVER PHOTO:
Joe Semkow is a Treasure
Coast local with a love for
all things photography and
adventure. While living in
the area, he often captures
unbelievable scenery of
beautiful St. Lucie waterways.
@jsemkow87
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The St. Lucie Inspiration Guide is a cooperative effort of the St. Lucie
County Tourist Development Council and Indian River Media Group.
Publisher...................................................................................................... Gregory Enns
Associate Publisher...................................................................................Allen Osteen
Designer..................................................................................................Michelle Burney
Travel Guide Writers..........................................Charlotte Bireley, Tayler Hardison
Photography............................Joe Semkow, Erick Gill, Tayler Hardison, Christine
Lozada, Mike Middlebrook, Beverly Reaume, Kim Seng, City of Fort Pierce, City
of Port St. Lucie, Verola Media, CKW Productions, PGA Golf Club, Ian Gronosky
Photography, & VISIT FLORIDA
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