VERO BEACH — On Saturday, May 16, 2015, Vero Heritage, Inc. will honor the Knight family at its 16th Annual Pioneer Family Recognition Dinner at the Heritage Center.
Each year, Vero Heritage, Inc. honors a family who has contributed to the growth and progress of Indian River County. Those previously honored include the Sexton, Schumann, Michael, MacWilliam, Graves, Helseth, Vocelle, Zeuch, Cox, Gifford, Holman, Carter, Schlitt, Loy, Guy and Kennedy families.
Cocktails are at 6 p.m., dinner is at 7 p.m., a short program follows the dinner. Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased at the Heritage Center or by calling (772) 770-2263 or e-mailing at [email protected]. The Heritage Center is located at 2140 14th Avenue in historic downtown Vero Beach.
John and Burma Knight had seven children, and the family’s achievements and contributions to Indian River County as well as to the citrus industry continue to impact the community to this day. Please join Vero Heritage Inc. as they celebrate and share stories of this wonderful family.
Built in 1935 as the original Community Building, the Heritage Center is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a vital link to the history of the community. Although the Heritage Center is owned by the City of Vero Beach, it is the responsibility of the nonprofit Vero Heritage, Inc. to raise the necessary funds for the preservation of the building. This is done through fundraising, special events, rentals of the building for private events, memberships and donations from supporters and friends.
Funds generated from this event assist in the conservation and preservation of this important landmark which continues to be a center of activity for the community. Proceeds from the dinner will benefit the Heritage Center and the Indian River Citrus Museum.
For more information on Vero Heritage Inc., the Indian River Citrus Museum and the Heritage Center, as well as information on rentals and events, please visit our website at www.veroheritage.org.
