About

Captain Henry Sewall’s House is located within Indian RiverSide Park, a 63-acre park featuring approximately one-half mile of waterfront, walking paths, a fishing pier, an interactive play fountain, picnic pavilions, a historic mansion, and a butterfly garden.

This historic, open-air facility is available for rent. With the wide range of amenities available at Indian RiverSide Park, it is an ideal location for community events and private special occasions, including parties, weddings, fundraisers, reunions, and meetings.

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

History

A woman walking by Sewall's House

This historic structure was built in 1889 at the tip of the peninsula that later became Sewall’s Point. It was originally the home of local pioneer and developer Henry E. Sewall.

When Captain Sewall became 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. At that time, the structure was relocated to Willoughby Creek in Port Sewall, where it remained for approximately 90 years.

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

Following years of restoration by Martin County, this historic treasure opened to the public in November 2012. Now owned by the residents of Martin County, the house’s colorful history continues to be shared and celebrated.

Historic Tours

Free, historical docent tours of Captain Henry Sewall’s House are held on the first and third Wednesday of each month from November 1, 2023, through May 15, 2025. Tours are offered from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. No reservation is required. For additional information, please call Indian RiverSide Park at (772) 463-3201.

Rentals

Rental Prices

Monday through Thursday:

  • 2-Hour Rental: $225
  • Additional Hours: $20 per hour

Fridays and Sundays:

  • 4-Hour Rental: $425
  • Additional Hours: $25 per hour

Saturdays and Holidays:

  • 8-Hour Rental: $725
  • Additional Hours: $50 per hour

Please note: Captain Henry Sewall’s House is an open-air facility and does not have air conditioning. The maximum indoor capacity is 35 people. Larger events may be accommodated on the outdoor deck.

Rental Information and Inquiries

To learn more about availability and rental requirements, please request rental information for Captain Henry Sewall’s House.

Captain Henry Sewall’s House
1707 NE Indian River Drive
Jensen Beach, Florida 34957
(772) 463-3201