Vero Beach Heritage Center & Citrus Museum

09/11/2026

🎂 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MILLIE BUNNELL!

Today we celebrate a woman whose determination helped ensure that a piece of Vero Beach history would still be standing for generations to come.

When the Heritage Center faced the threat of demolition in the early 1990s, Millie Bunnell helped lead the fight to save it. Because she believed this building — and the history held within its walls — was worth preserving, the community rallied together.

The Heritage Center was saved, restored, and placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Today, its doors continue to open for our community and for visitors to the Indian River Citrus Museum — carrying forward the history Millie worked so hard to protect.

Happy Birthday, Millie!
Your legacy lives on every time these historic doors open. ❤️

— The Heritage Center & Indian River Citrus Museum

09/11/2026

09/10/2026

Your Support Is Making a Difference! 🍊
We are excited to share one of the projects made possible by the incredible sponsors, donors, and supporters of our Deeply Rooted event this past April!

Thanks to your generosity, three windows in the Honeybell Suite have now been reconstructed, helping us continue the important work of caring for and preserving our historic 1935 Heritage Center.

These beautiful new windows are more than an improvement to the building—they’re a reminder of what our community can accomplish together. Every sponsorship, donation, ticket purchased, and contribution to Deeply Rooted helps us invest directly back into this treasured piece of Vero Beach history.

And there’s more progress ahead! The Honeybell Suite will be back in commission in just a few months, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back into the space.

To everyone who supported Deeply Rooted: THANK YOU. Your generosity is helping us preserve our past while preparing the Heritage Center for its future. 🍊❤️

09/09/2026

A huge THANK YOU to our returning sponsor, Aiello Environmental Pest Management, for once again supporting the Heritage Bluegrass Music Series 2026!

We are so grateful for your continued support and commitment to keeping this community tradition going strong.

Want to join our amazing sponsors? Sponsorship opportunities are still available!

Sponsorship deadline: September 24th.
https://www.veroheritage.org/events/heritage-bluegrass-music-series/

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09/08/2026

A huge thank you to our returning sponsor, MARC Media – B94.7 FM, for supporting the 2nd Annual Heritage Bluegrass Music Series!

Their continued support helps us bring talented bluegrass musicians to the Heritage Center and provide FREE live music for our community to enjoy.

We are so grateful to have MARC Media and B94.7 FM back with us for another great season!

🎶 First concert: Saturday, October 10, 2026
https://www.veroheritage.org/events/heritage-bluegrass-music-series/

09/08/2026

🍊 FULLY STOCKED IN THE CITRUS MUSEUM GIFT SHOP! 🍊

Our shelves are freshly stocked with your favorite Shelby’s Candle Co. candles, made especially for Vero Heritage! Choose from Orange Blossom and Citrus & Spice candles, along with reed diffusers and more. Shelby's Candle Co

The perfect way to bring a little piece of Vero Beach’s citrus heritage home with you—or give as a unique local gift!

Stop by the Indian River Citrus Museum Gift Shop and check our stocked collection while it lasts! 🍊

https://www.veroheritage.org

09/05/2026

There’s still time to reserve your seat for the 21st Annual Indian River County Pioneer Family Dinner, honoring the Haffield Family and their generations of connection to our community.

We look forward to gathering with family, friends, and neighbors for a special evening celebrating the Haffield family and the rich history of Indian River County.

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Location: The Heritage Center
Reservations Close: September 25, 2026
Where to purchase: https://www.veroheritage.org/events/pioneer-dinner-2026/

If you’re planning to join us, please be sure to purchase your tickets before the reservation deadline so we can prepare for a wonderful evening together.

We hope you’ll be part of this special Vero Heritage tradition! 🍊

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09/04/2026

Welcome to the Vero Heritage Board, Jason Beal! 🍊

Vero Heritage is proud to welcome Jason Beal as the newest member of our Board of Directors!

A fifth-generation Indian River County native, Jason has deep roots in the community and a family history woven into the earliest days of Vero Beach. His Beal ancestors, along with his maternal Reams and Knight families, were among the early settlers of John’s Island, where they farmed beans and helped shape the community we know today. His family’s agricultural legacy continued into the citrus industry, with his grandfather serving as a citrus grower and co-owner of White Groves in the 1960s.

Earlier this year, we had the privilege of recognizing Jason and his family’s local legacy as an honoree at our Deeply Rooted Gala. We’re thrilled that he will now play an active role in helping Vero Heritage preserve and share the stories of our community for generations to come.

Jason brings more than 31 years of experience in the title insurance industry as the owner of Atlantic Coastal Land Title Company.

Please join us in giving Jason a warm welcome to the Vero Heritage Board! We are excited to have another generation of local history helping us preserve the stories, places, and traditions that make Indian River County home. 🍊

09/03/2026

Start your Friday with coffee, conversation, and community! ☕️

Join us Friday, September 11 at the Vero Heritage Center for Coffee with Laura Moss at 8 AM, featuring two special presentations from First Baptist Vero Beach and TEDx Vero Beach.

Then stay with us for the Indian River CARES meeting at 9 AM!

Complimentary coffee, breakfast treats, community updates, and great conversation. Everyone is welcome—we hope to see you there!

09/02/2026

Thank you to our returning sponsor George E. Warren LLC for supporting the Heritage Bluegrass Music Series again this year!

Thanks to the generosity of community partners like George E. Warren LLC, we’re able to bring talented bluegrass musicians to the Heritage Center and offer free live music for our community to enjoy.

Mark your calendars for the first concert on Saturday 10/10/26!! https://www.veroheritage.org/events/heritage-bluegrass-music-series/