Laura Riding Jackson

Laura Riding Jackson

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Preserving the past, inspiring the future. Poetry, Teen Writers, Workshops, Historic House.

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.

06/13/2026

From her 1938 poetry collection, "Incarnations" explores the philosophical question of whether life has purpose or meaning.

06/11/2026

How do poets say hello? Hey, haven’t we metaphor?

Photos from Laura Riding Jackson's post 06/09/2026

Spots are still available for Week 3 of our "Write in the Middle" Creative Writing Summer Camp!

Sign up today πŸ‘‡

https://lauraridingjackson.org/our-programs/student-programs/write-in-the-middle/

Photos from Laura Riding Jackson's post 06/06/2026

The historic home was recently visited by Thomas Parker, the grandson of her late husband, Schuyler Jackson, and his first wife Kit.

Thomas got the chance to explore the home with his family, including Schuyler's great-grandson, Chris, and great-great-grandchildren, Olivia and Isaac!

Photos from Laura Riding Jackson's post 06/04/2026

Olivia, a student docent at the historic home, recently got the opportunity to give her dad his very own personal tour!

While the home is closed for the season, it will reopen for tours starting in November. Learn more about the historic home and pole barn here πŸ‘‡ Contact us over the summer if you're interested in being trained to give tours β€” to your dad or anyone!

https://lauraridingjackson.org/about/historic-home/

05/12/2026

We hope you can join us!

04/28/2026

Poems performed may or may not rhyme, but you should be there or be square. πŸ‡πŸ·πŸŽ€

04/27/2026

🏑πŸšͺ The Historic Home is open for the last time this season on Tuesday, April 28 from 1-5pm. Then we secure everything in advance of hurricane season and open back up in November.

6155 College Lane, Vero Beach (behind Bracket Library). Suggested donations of $5 or more help us fund preservation of the House.

2025-2026 Teen Writing Workshops 04/20/2026

Free and SO MUCH FUN!!! Sign up now πŸ‘‡

2025-2026 Teen Writing Workshops All workshops take place on Saturdays at the LRJF Writing Center, 1914 14th Avenue, Vero Beach. As always, registration for teens is free thanks to …

04/10/2026

Come out and play with us! The sun will be shining, the rain is over, and the worst of the heat hasn't yet arrived.

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1914 14th Avenue
Vero Beach, FL
32960

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm