Imaginations can.....take us places never dreamed. Encourage us to create. Help shape who we become. And that will be clearly seen at the Elliott Museum's upcoming exhibition, "Imaginations Can...." The museum will use dozens of celebrity signed children's books as the centerpiece of a whimsical and thought provoking display opening to the public on Friday, November 6 th.

The extraordinary collection of books, cherished by a variety of famous and influential people, will be displayed amid historical memorabilia and treasures from the Elliott Museum collection. Among the multitude of celebrities providing their favorite childhood book are Sean Connery, Oprah Winfrey, Jay Leno, Jimmy Buffet, Katie Couric, Jane Goodall, Steve Martin, Tiger Woods and President Barack Obama.

"Imaginations Can..." will be at the Elliott Museum from November 6 th through the 29 th. This exhibition will strike a chord with book lovers of all ages. It also provides collectors an opportunity to see the books that are available through "The Little Auction That Could" benefitting Hibiscus House. Silent, online bidding for these one-of-a-kind collectible books will be open to the public. The top 10 most sought after signed books will be unveiled and auctioned live by Elliott Paul at the Lyric Theater in downtown Stuart from 7:30 to 9:00 PM on Friday, November 20 th.

Throughout the month, the Elliott Museum will also host a number of programming activities for families and children of all ages. New programs are being added all the time. Check the Elliott Museum's "Calendar of Events" on its website at www.elliottmuseumfl.org

Come see the books that sparked the imagination of some of our greatest actors, politicians, newscasters, humanitarians and sports figures. Come and spark the imagination in you!

For more information, contact the Elliott Museum at info@elliottmuseumfl.org or call us at 772-225-1961 ext. 107

For over four decades, The Elliott Museum on Hutchinson Island in Stuart, Florida, has served as a cultural and educational resource for thousands of residents, tourists and automobile enthusiasts. The Elliott Museum is a celebration of innovation . . . of how creativity and ingenuity have changedlives, and made history. It is owned and operated by the Historical Society of Martin County, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and interpreting our region's heritage. The mission of the Elliott Museum is to interpret and celebrate the genius of innovation,

creativity and the historical events in Martin County and the surrounding region, all within an environment of learning and discovery.

The Historical Society of Martin County, headquartered at the Elliott Museum in Stuart, was founded in 1955 and operates both the Elliott Museum and the House of Refuge at Gilbert's Bar, Martin County's oldest building. The HSMC collects and preserves American life in the context of the St. Lucie River region. A private non-profit organization, the HSMC relies on membership and charitable donations to continue the mission of educating the community about the richness of our area. The Elliott Museum houses one of the finest collections of American antiques, decorative arts, baseball memorabilia and vintage automobiles that celebrate the Golden Age of American creativity, and of course, local and Florida history.

For more information about membership in the Historical Society of Martin County please call 772-225-1961, ext. 108 or log onto www.elliottmuseumfl.org.