INDIAN RIVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS
Party at the Pineapple Plantation
2nd Annual Fundraiser
At The Historic Hallstrom House
1723 SW Old Dixie Hwy. Vero Beach, Fl. 32962
The Indian River County Historical Society is happy to announce an upcoming event to be held on October 1, 2016 at 11:00 - 3:00. This event will be held at the Hallstrom House at 1723 Old Dixie Hwy SW and will include a Blue Grass band, barbeque dinners, pineapple sampling, and educational booths. We also will have a variety of crafts booths. There will be also music presented by the Blue Cypress Blue Grass Band. We look forward to everyone coming out and enjoying the variety of activities which will be featured.
2nd Annual Party at the Pineapple Plantation
The Indian River County Historical Society is happy to announce an upcoming event to be held on October 1, 2016 at 11:00 - 3:00. This event will be held at the Hallstrom House at 1723 Old Dixie Hwy SW and will include a Blue Grass band, barbeque dinners, pineapple sampling, and educational booths. We also will have a variety of crafts booths. There will be also music presented by the Blue Cypress Blue Grass Band. We look forward to everyone coming out and enjoying the variety of activities which will be featured.
If interested in being a vendor at this great event that will benefit the Indian River County Historical Society, please fill out the application form below.
If you have any questions, please contact Janice Sellers at 772-778-3435. Hope to see everybody there.
2nd Annual Party at the Pineapple Plantation
The Hallstrom House is a historical farmstead and provides a beautiful setting for this event. Its massive green space is a perfect location to showcase your crafts, specialty items, and wares.
The event includes a Blue Grass band, Barbeque dinners, pineapple sampling, and education booths.
Event: Saturday, October 1, 2016 ~ 11:00 ~ 3:00
Location: The Hallstrom House/ Homestead 1723 SW Old Dixie Highway Vero Beach, FL
Vendor Information:
10 x 10 Space $50 (Includes one meal /drink ticket)
No electric available No pets on property
Setup: 9:00 - 10:30 am Parking and loading area provided
Staff available on site for any questions and/or concerns. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you there..
Detach and Return
Limited space available - Reserve now. Please make checks payable to the Indian River County Historical Society and mail to P. O. Box 2192, Vero Beach, Florida 32961
If you have any question, please call Janice Sellers @772-778-3435
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THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU
The Indian River County Historical Society would like to thank all that attended our Sock Hop to support the IRCHS. Everyone seemed to have a great time. Thank you Jim Wilson for taking some wonderful pictures of quests enjoying the evening.
The INDIAN RIVER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY would like to announce the upcoming event calendar for 2016 -2017. Please mark your calendars now and plan on joining us for these fun events. If you have any questions, please do hesitate to contact our office at 772-778-3435 for more information.
EVENT GUIDE 2016 – 2017
CELEBRATE THE ARTS – Riverside Park
September 24, 2016 Time 9:00 – 4:00 Admission: Free
PARTY AT THE PINEAPPLE PLANTATION
October 1, 2016 Time: 11:00 – 3:00 BBQ, tour, pineapple activities and education, crafts and vendors
Hallstrom House – 1723 Old Dixie Hwy. SW
SAMARITAN SOUP BOWL
November 3, 2016 Time: 11:30 - 1:00
Donation: $5.00 soup, bread, drink & dessert
Donation: $5.00 for tour of the house
Soup bowls made by VBHS pottery class for purchase
Hallstrom House - 1723 Old Dixie Hwy. SW
HOLIDAY FIKA PAUSE (COFFEE/TOUR)
December 3, 2016 Time: 2:00 – 3:30 Admission: $15.00 per guest
Hallstrom House – 1723 Old Dixie Hwy. SW Swedish Christmas decorations & pastries
ST. LUCIA CELEBRATION AND TREE LIGHTING
December 11, 2016 Time 2:00 – 5:00 Admission: Food bank item
Refreshments, tree lighting, Swedish traditional decorations
Hallstrom House – 1723 Old Dixie Hwy. SW
2nd ANNUAL WORKING WATERFRONT MULLET FRY
February 4th, 2017 Time: 12:00 – 2:00 Admission: $10.00 plate
Fisherman’s Landing – 1540 Indian River Drive Sebastian
PELICAN ISLAND TOUR Call Train Station for details 778-3435
February 25, 2017
PELICAN ISLAND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE FESTIVAL
March 18, 2017 Time 10:00 – 4:00 Admission: Free
Riverview Park in Sebastian
TEA AT THE HALLSTROM HOUSE
April 22, 2017 Time 2:00 – 3:30 Admission: $15.00 per guest
Hallstrom House – 1723 Old Dixie Hwy. SW Traditional Swedish tea & guided tour
AXEL HALLSTROM NAME DAY (Celebration of one of the area’s first citrus grove developers)
June 16, 2017 Time: 1:00 – 4:00 Admission: $5.00
Hallstrom House – 1723 Old Dixie Hwy. SW Swedish refreshments & guided tour
Florida Heritage Marker Dedication
The Indian River County Historical Society would like to thank everyone for coming out for the Florida Heritage Marker Dedication at City Hall. This dedication commemorates the "Mid-Century Modern" history of the 1st City Hall.
Debbie Mayfield, Representative, District 54 presented the Indian River County Historical Society with "A Tribute" thanking the Board of Directors and volunteers for their contributions in preserving the history of Indian River County and the State of Florida.
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The Indian River County Historical Society, Inc., established in 1983, is a private, non-profit, 501c3, organized to save, preserve, and restore the historical and environmental resources of Indian River County. In order to accomplish this, the Society works with state and local governments, organizations, foundations, and citizens to raise monies for historical preservation projects and educational programs.
For further information on upcoming events, please call 772-778-3435 and speak to Janice Sellers.
Membership Information for the Indian River County Historical Society:
The Indian River County Historical Society, Inc. established in 1983, is a private non-profit organization with a simple mission statement - to save, preserve and restore the historical and environmental resources of Indian River County. In order to accomplish this, the Society works with local and state governments, organizations, foundations and citizens to raise monies for historical preservation projects and educational programs.
We would love for you to join us. Please see memberships fess below:
Individual -- $25.00 $100.00 $ 500.00
Family -- $35.00 $250.00 $1,000.00
If interested in helping us preserve History for future generations to enjoy, please contact our office at
772-778-3435 or go to the donate icon and indicate which membership applies. Thank you once again for your support!!!
Volunteers Needed
Do you have 2 hours per week to spend with others sharing your skills to benefit the community through our historical programs? The properties of the Indian River County Historical Society, Inc. are running in full swing. Our current volunteers are busy manning the phones, giving tours, updating membership lists, preserving documents and photographs, researching and preparing mailings.
We are now accepting applications for Docent Training at the Hallstrom House - volunteer hours (4) four hours a week If interestested, please call:
Janice Sellers
Administrative Assistant
772-778-3435
We would love to add you to our family of volunteers.
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