Centennial Double Header at Heritage Center: Walk Through Time & Meet Vero's Master Storytellers
- Vero Minute
- Jun 16
- 1 min read
Don't forget these two centennial events! The parade's next week, but in the meantime...
Wednesday, June 18: 12,000 Years of Vero Secrets
Downtown Walking Tour with Barbara Secor
10 am-noon | Heritage Center | 2140 14th Avenue
Learn about Herman Zeuch's audacious 1911 gamble that transformed 48,000 acres of "worthless" swampland paved the way for Vero Beach as we know it today! PLUS get exclusive backstage access inside the 1937 courthouse and legendary 1924 Vero Theatre.
Thursday, June 19: Meet Vero's Master Storytellers
Rody Johnson, respected Vero Beach historian and author of three acclaimed books on the area—has spent years digging through archives and gathering first-hand stories that bring our local history to life. Join him for a special preview of his upcoming book, Forever Vero.
Sue Kennedy Holbrook will join Rody in conversation, bringing her deep-rooted perspective as a sixth-generation member of one of Indian River’s pioneering citrus families. With over a century of stories to share, she adds a rich, personal layer to this look at Vero’s past.
Light bites, beverages, and books available for purchase.
Tickets $15 | purchase here | 772.770.2263
Heritage Center, 2336 14th Avenue.
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