About Sewall's House

Captain Henry Sewall’s House is located within Indian RiverSide Park, a 63-acre park with a ½ mile of waterfront space, walking paths, fishing pier, interactive play fountain, picnic pavilions, a historic mansion and a butterfly garden (among other amenities).

This historic, open air facility is available to rent, and with all of the amenities available in Indian RiverSide Park it is the perfect location for community events or private special events such as parties, weddings, fundraisers, reunions and meetings.

Indian RiverSide Park is located at 1707 NE Indian River Drive in beautiful Jensen Beach.

History

A woman walking by Sewall's House

This historic structure, built in 1889 at the tip of the peninsula that became Sewall’s Point, was once the home of local pioneer and developer Henry E. Sewall. When Captain Sewall became the postmaster, he established the Sewall's Point post office in his home in 1891.

Captain Sewall and his wife Abbie lived in the house until 1910. It was then moved to Willoughby Creek in Port Sewall where it stood 90 years.

A unanimous vote of the Board of County Commissioners saved the building from demolition in 2006 and it was incorporated into the master plan of Indian RiverSide Park. In 2009, the Historic Preservation Board placed the building on the Martin County Register of Historic Landmarks.

After years of restoration by Martin County, this historic treasure was open to the public in November 2012. Now owned by the residents of Martin County, its colorful story is one to be shared and celebrated.

Rental Prices

Monday – Thursday:
2-Hour Rental: $225
Additional Hours: $20/hr

Fridays & Sundays:
4-Hour Rental: $425
Additional Hours: $25/hr

Saturdays & Holidays:
8-Hour Rental: $725
Additional Hours: $50/hr

NOTE: As an open-air facility, there is no air-conditioning at this venue. The max capacity indoors is 35 people, but larger occasions can fit comfortably on the deck.

For more information on renting Captain Henry Sewall’s House, please select the "Contact Us" button below to submit an inquiry online, or call Indian RiverSide Park at (772) 463-3201.

Captain Henry Sewall’s House
1707 NE Indian River Drive
Jensen Beach, Florida 34957

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Historic Tours

Free, historical docent tours of Captain Henry Sewall's House are held every first and third Wednesday of the month from November 2022 through May 2023. The tours run at 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. No reservation required. For more information, please call Indian RiverSide Park at (772) 463-3201.