Wednesday, June 4, 2008 - Historical Museum Walks On The Wildside With Bud Adams June 17-Aug.17

Take ''A Walk on the Wild Side'' this summer at the St. Lucie County Historical Museum. This special natural history exhibit, featuring the Florida wildlife photographs of local cattle rancher and environmentalist Bud Adams, opens Tuesday, June 17 at the Museum, 414 Seaway Drive, South Hutchinson Island.

An open house and reception, with a slide show program presented by Adams, will be held Sunday, June 22 from 2-4 p.m. at the Museum.  

''A Walk on the Wild Side of St. Lucie County'' features 30 of Adams' large color photographs depicting the native wildlife thriving in harmony with the cattle being raised on the Adams Ranch. The Museum’s collections of mounted animal specimens and fossil remains of Florida's prehistoric past will also be highlighted. The exhibit runs through Sunday, Aug. 17, and will be complemented by special Florida wildlife programs.                                        

The St. Lucie County Historical Museum also features 16 permanent exhibits depicting the history of the people, places, lifestyles and livelihoods of St. Lucie County. The 1908 Gardner House is also featured. Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon - 4 p.m. A modest admission is charged: $4 for adults, $3.50 for seniors over 65 and $1.50 for children 6-17 years.  Children under 6 are free. Group rates and guided tours are also available by appointment. 

For further information, please contact Anne Sinnott, museum educator at (772) 462-1891.