In Harm’s Way: The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis Experience a thrilling lecture on "The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis," an incredible tale of survival! This tragic event marked the largest single loss of life at sea from a single ship in U.S. Navy history. Michael J. Tougias delves into the captivating stories of those [...]
Quest for Spanish Treasure: The 1715 Fleet’s Legacy with E-Series Speaker Jim Wilson Jim Wilson, a distinguished native of Vero Beach, invites history enthusiasts and treasure hunters on a captivating journey into the depths of the 1715 Fleet's history and treasures. This enthralling lecture will delve into the fleet's historical significance, its tragic demise, and [...]
Celebrate Stuart High's 100th at MartinArts Open House Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Stuart High School (1923-2023) at a community open house presented by MartinArts on Saturday, September 23 from 11 A.M. to 4 P.M. Two discussion panels will feature alumni reminiscing about their school days (come by and see whom you know) and local experts [...]
Hobson represents FP in Washington, DC Former Fort Pierce resident and Indian River State College professor Dr. Marvin Hobson recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to represent the Zora Neale Hurston Foundation as a guest of the National Religious Partnership for the Environment. The organization found Hobson through an article published in Indian River Magazine and [...]
Waldo Sexton Homestead Days return Jan. 7-8 Treasure Coast residents will have a rare opportunity this weekend to visit the original 1917 homestead of Vero Beach pioneer Waldo Sexton. Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 7-8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The family of Mark Tripson, grandson of Waldo Sexton, are hosting Waldo Sexton Homestead Days [...]
FORT PIERCE — On Nov. 10, 2018, members of the Laura Riding Jackson Foundation unanimously approved a future site recommendation for the historic Laura Riding Jackson house. Two weeks later, on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, the Indian River State College District Board of Trustees unanimously accepted the proposal to relocate the structure on its Mueller [...]
4/24 Thursday 9am, Martin County Commission Issues Proclamation Historic Preservation Month 2018 - FREE Commission Chambers, 2401 SE Monterey Road, Stuart. Contact: 772-221-1329; www.martin.fl.us May Thurs-Sun 2pm, Tours of the Historic Seminole Inn** (1926) by Jonnie Wall Flewelling & Iris Wall - FREE Tours of the Inn built by S. Davies Warfield, and lovingly restored [...]
FORT PIERCE – The Fort Pierce City Commission is seeking Fort Pierce residents to serve on the Historic Preservation Board. To the extent possible, the Commission shall appoint professional members from the disciplines of architecture, history, architectural history, planning, archaeology, real estate, law, engineering, construction, or any other historic preservation related disciplines such as urban [...]
Vero Beach’s prodigious Schlitt family reaches into virtually every facet of the community BY CHRISTINA TASCON | PHOTO BY ED DRONDOSKI “When you’re out of Schlitts, you’re out of Vero!” It’s a catchy family motto that embodies the numerous branches of the Schlitt family that reach into every facet of the community. Since 1918, the [...]