Gifford Historical Museum and Cultural Center, Vero Beach

About Gifford Historical Museum and Cultural Center

The Gifford Historical Museum and Cultural Center occupies the Historic Macedonia Church, built in 1908 by Black railroad laborers and restored to serve as a cultural hub in Vero Beach. Visitors explore permanent collections and special exhibitions featuring works by six original Florida Highwaymen painters and second-generation Highwaymen artists. The museum houses a Black History Library stocked with books and research materials, a separate Children's Library for young visitors, and African artifacts alongside historical documents, photographs, and ephemera from Gifford pioneers and notable residents throughout Indian River County. The center also operates the Gifford High School Legacy Room, located at Gifford Middle School, preserving the area's educational heritage. The museum suits history enthusiasts, families with children, students researching local heritage, and anyone interested in African American history and regional cultural traditions. A visit involves browsing exhibits and accessing library collections within the restored church building.