The Notorious Ashley Gang of Southeast Florida

Tales of Old Florida Lecture Series:The Notorious Ashley Gang of Southeast Florida

Wednesday, April 24th | 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | FREE!
Local historical and genealogical researcher and freelance writer, Alice Luckhardt, will present a special series of historical vignettes about Martin County. The first lecture will feature a film about the infamous Ashley Gang, notorious outlaws led by John Ashley, who terrorized the east coast of Florida, including Stuart and surrounding areas, in the 1910s and ‘20s. This fascinating true-crime story involves bootlegging, murder, jail escapes, shootouts, bank and train robberies. Q&A session to follow. Reserve our seat by calling 772.223.7800.