Conversations with Duane: Generations of Genius

Thursday, April 2, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Personal Reflections on Sterling & Harmon Elliott

Presented by Duane Sonneborn
Volunteer at the Elliott Museum for over 20 years

Step inside the remarkable story behind the Elliott legacy.

Join longtime Elliott Museum volunteer Duane Sonneborn for a captivating and deeply personal look at two extraordinary innovators—Sterling Elliott, the prolific inventor whose ideas helped shape modern transportation, and his son Harmon Elliott, whose vision and generosity ensured his father’s legacy would endure through the founding of the original Elliott Museum in 1961.

Drawing on decades of insight and firsthand knowledge, Duane brings these pioneering figures to life—revealing the inventions, the vision, and the enduring impact that continues to inspire today.

Discover the ingenuity. Explore the legacy. Experience the story behind the museum itself.

Bring your curiosity—and your questions—for this unforgettable conversation.

ADMISSION:
$5 for Members | $18 for Non-Members
Includes museum admission. Valid Membership card required for member entry

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This talk is expected to sell out – there is no guaranteed availability at the door

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Host or Publisher The Historical Society of Martin County