New Leadership

January 2026 Newsletter

We know you are busy watching football, or with family and friends on New Year's Day.

So, we are sending this January email a

few days early!

Read Our Annual Report

Our 2026 Leadership

Jonnie Mae Perry, President

Kent Tamsen, Vice President

Nick Samuel, Secretary

Directors

Maryanne Egan

Wendy Frieder

Kristina Hofmann

Kathy Johnson

Percy Perry – New Director

Vera Smith

Jay Whiddon

Suzanne Whiddon – New Director

Julia Wiggins – New Director

Susan Williams

Letter From Our

Incoming President

As the newly elected President of the Historical Society, I am excited for our year ahead! The work of the Historical Society is important, and it is a privilege for me to serve this organization.

Read Full Letter Here

Jonnie Mae Perry

Jay Whiddon

Letter From Our

Outgoing President

It was my pleasure to serve as last year’s President of the Indian River County Historical Society.

Local history is not simply a record of the past - it is a living resource that helps us understand who we are, how we arrived here, and what values we want to carry forward. This past year, I was reminded of just how essential local history is to our shared identity.

Read Full Letter Here

Please Renew Your Membership

or Become a Member

The Historical Society is a private non-profit organization and not part of the County government, as many believe. The Society has such a small budget and we truly need your support. We are funded by memberships, grants and, on occasion, by generous private donors.

We believe the work of the organization is very important to the heritage of Vero Beach and Indian River County. For decades, the Historical Society has successfully contributed to our local culture and protected some of our most vulnerable historical assets. Some of Our 2025 Accomplishments

Renew or Join Today!