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Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation

The Literary Heart of Indian River County Since 1992

  • About
    • Our Mission
    • About Laura (Riding) Jackson
      • Her Poetry
      • Her Major Works
      • The Jackson Grave Site
      • Laura (Riding) Jackson’s Life Timeline
      • Resources
      • The Poet’s Book Collection
    • The Historic Home and Pole Barn
    • Florida-Friendly Garden
    • The Foundation
      • Who We Are
      • Recognized Sponsors
      • Foundation Timeline
      • Contact Us
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  • Programming
    • Our Programs
    • Student Programs
      • Teen Writing Workshops
        • Teen Online Workshops
      • LRJF Teen Fellow Award
      • Teens Listen
      • Middle School Writing Group
      • Write in the Middle Summer Camp
      • Kids Write Outside: Ages 3-11
    • Adult Programs
      • 2024-2025 Adult Writing Workshops & Events 
      • Writing Groups
        • Night Writers
        • Pen Points
        • Poets Corner
        • Pole Barn Poets
        • Porch Poets
        • Tuesday Writers
        • Write Life
    • Historic Home and Pole Barn
    • Florida-Friendly Garden
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Home Laura (Riding) Jackson’s Life Timeline

Laura (Riding) Jackson’s Life Timeline

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Writing Center and Mailing Address
1914 14th Avenue
Vero Beach, FL 32960

Historic Home Address
Indian River State College
6155 College Lane
Vero Beach, FL 32966

Hours of Operation

Writing Center:  Monday-Friday, 10am-3pm

Historic Home & Pole Barn: November 2024 through April 2025: Every Tuesday from 1pm-5pm and the second Sunday of each month from 1pm-5pm

About Our Foundation

Mission: The Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation is dedicated to preserving the author’s home and nurturing writers through a series of literary offerings including writers groups, summer camps, workshops, and poetry festivals.

Vision: Honoring writer Laura (Riding) Jackson’s belief in the promise of language by creating community through the literary arts.

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Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

FDACS Registration Number: CH62847

A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free (800-435-7352) within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.

Contact Us!

Email: admin@lrjf.org

Phone: (772) 569-6718

Hours of Operation

Writing Center: 10am-3pm, Mon-Fri

1914 14th Avenue
Vero Beach, FL 32960

Historic Home & Pole Barn:  House tours available November 2024 through April 2025 every Tuesday from 1pm-5pm and the second Sunday of each month from 1pm-5pm.

Located on the campus of Indian River State College-Mueller Campus
6155 College Lane
Vero Beach, FL 32966

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