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History & Heritage
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Antique Automobile Club of America, Indian River Region
Contact: Karl Steene
Telephone: (772) 226-2467 (Days) 772-234-7806 (Eves.)
Club members share enthusiasm for the preservation of antique, classic, prestige, special interest, foreign, commercial and modified vehicles. The Club sponsors an Annual Antique, Classic and Collector Car Show each winter in Riverside Park including a car corral for buying and selling collector cars, a car-related flea market and food court.
We are a group of people sharing family tales, meeting researchers that share tips of success, proving and disproving family stories while uncovering additional tales to add to the mystery. We are a group of serious researchers who became close friends and created our own research group. This group started as a fresh concept in teaching within the group. We work together to achieve our goals, share ideas and laugh together. We embody excitement and education as we bring the history of yesterday into the lives of today!
(772) 569-1460
(5/11)
 Our club builds friendships in the Vero Beach community by promoting Irish spirit , culture. and appreciation for Irish heritage. We hold weekly lunches, monthly meetings, conduct fundraisers, and participate in the St Patrick's Day parade. The club also has dinners and dancing with live entertainment. Other activities and events are organized throughout the year.
Come join in the fun!
We welcome new members interested in enjoying Irish-American culture.
Indian River Genealogical Society
P. O. Box 1850, Vero Beach, Florida 32961-1850
Contact: Suzy Bromwell sbromwell@gmail.com
Cindy Davis Telephone: 772-770-3977
(8/10)
 Founded in 1983, the Indian River Genealogical Society, Inc. (IRGS) began when the Colonial Dames of the XVII Century of Sebastian met to discuss the need for a genealogy society in Indian River County. IRGS is a non-profit corporation, governed by a Board of Directors which includes five elected officers and appointed chairmen of various committees.
The objectives of the Society are to further genealogical research and promote interest in family history by:
- Providing instructions on methods of researching, organizing, indexing, retrieving, preserving and disseminating genealogical information and records through programs, classes and seminars.
- Providing genealogical and historical information through publications, lectures, workshops, seminars, field trips and study groups.
- Encouraging the donation of Genealogical and historical material to the genealogical section of the Indian River County Main Library for use by the general public.
- Maintaining liaison with local, national and international genealogical and historical organizations.
In addition, the Society's goal is to educate and guide future generations of Indian River County on the value of preserving family records and local histories. The society published in 1987 Cemeteries of Indian River County and is currently compiling church records of Indian River County for a future publication.
Membership benefits include a 12-page newsletter from September until May, discounts for classes, workshops and seminars, monthly meetings with special programs from professional speakers, and individual help from society members. The Society currently has several Genealogy Interest Groups for those who have ancestors in Scotland, Germany, Ireland, England, and Sweden. Other groups have been formed in areas such as Quakers and Personal Ancestral File (PAF) software. Research and historical information is shared to help those who are less experienced.
Indian River County Historical Society
2336 14th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960
Telephone: 772-778-3435
(4/11)
 The Indian River County Historical Society is home to exhibits that showcase the history of Indian River County. Inside the original 1903 Vero Beach Train Station, the exhibits range from prehistoric artifacts to World War II-era items. A portion of the museum is also dedicated to train memorabilia. There is also a permanent working model train exhibit that highlights many of the towns and buildings of Indian River County.
Sponsor of the Hibiscus Festival
Saint Sebastian Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution
(3/10)
 This chapter contains members from northern Indian River and southern Brevard Counties. It was organized in 1993, with 18 founding members. Mrs. Betty Bock was founding Regent. The chapter has grown since then, and meets the first Saturday of the month, every month, October - May, 9:30 A.M. –12:30 P.M., at the Roseland Community Center, 12973 83rd Ave. Friends, prospective new members and visiting DAR members are invited to attend our meetings. Programs are varied, and have included in the past The Sebastian Singers, Members of the Native American Warrior Club, and the Sebastian Mayor.
St. Sebastian Chapter is pleased to further the DAR objectives, including promoting historic preservation, patriotism and education. Every year the Chapter presents the DAR's Good Citizenship Award and Scholarship Award in May at the St. Sebastian River High School Annual Awards Night. The Good Citizenship Award, the Scholarship Award, ROTC Award, and Tamassee School support are some of the many philanthropic activities engaged in by the DAR members.
On Memorial Day and Veteran's Day, Saint Sebastian Chapter pays homage to this nation's veterans by placing wreaths at the Veteran's Memorial on Indian River Drive and in Barefoot Bay. On July 4, the Chapter participates in the Sebastian parade. At North County Library and South Mainland Library, St. Sebastian Chapter DAR provides patriotic displays. Books are donated to the area libraries regarding American history. The chapter members take part in Florida and National Chapter activities, as well, attending conferences and meetings.
For more information, contact Ellen Stanley, Regent, at 388-0352.
Scottish Society of the Treasure Coast
P O Box 5263
Vero Beach, FL 32961
(2/11)
Vero Heritage Center & Indian River Citrus Museum
2140 14th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960
Telephone: 772-770-2263
Fax: (772)770-2131
E-Mail: veroheritage@bellsouth.net
(12/10)
 The Heritage Center and Indian River Citrus Museum are maintained by Vero Heritage, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to historic preservation and preservation advocacy. The building, erected in 1935 as a Community Center, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Saved from demolition in 1991, it was then renovated and is in constant use today for a large variety of both public and private events. Fundraisers for Vero Heritage are also held at the Center each year including the USO Dinner Dance in February that commemorates the building's use as a servicemen's center during World War II. The Indian River Citrus Museum, housed in the Center's North Wing, exhibits and preserves the artifacts, photographs, and memorabilia of the citrus industry in the county.
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Cultural Council of Indian River County - Your Event Connection.
2036 14th Avenue #103, Vero Beach, Florida 32960 Phone (772) 770-4857 FAX (772) 770-3403
Copyright 2007-2009. All Rights Reserved.
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