Who We Are
The Indian River County Historical Society was established by a dedicated group of volunteers. Among their first endeavors was the purchase, moving and restoration of the old Vero Beach Railroad Station. Other projects quickly followed. The organization is volunteer driven. With a very limited budget, our volunteers make things happen! We hope you will join the Historic Society and support our efforts!
Jonnie Mae Perry
President
Kent Tamsen
Voce President
Jay Whiddon
Treasurer
Nick Samuel
Secretary
Directors
Maryanne Egan
Wendy Frieder
Kristina Hofmann
Kathy Johnson
Percy Perry
Vera Smith
Ruth Stanbridge, President Emeritus
Julia Wiggins
Susan Williams
Jay WhiddonSuzanne
Whiddon
Before: In 1999, when the City of Vero Beach wanted to tear down the Vero Beach diesel plant in order to sell the old Chicago bricks, the Historical Society worked to have the structure placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
After: The building is now American Icon Brewery.
Before: Purchased from Florida East Coast Railway, the 1903 Railroad Station was moved from Commerce Avenue to 14th Avenue in downtown Vero Beach.
After: The old station now serves as the main office for the Historical Society and houses a small museum.
