The Fort Velasco Discovery Center is a collaborative effort of an appointed committee of the Village of Surfside Beach and a separate non-profit organization.

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The Old Velasco/Surfside Beach Historical Committee (OV/SBHC) meets monthly at City Hall in Surfside Beach, Texas. The current members are:

• Chairman:  Robert Bradley

• Vice-Chairman:  Dortha Pekar

• Secretary:  Merry Porter 

• Treasurer: Marsha Hines

• Liaison:  Jon Gerber

• Members:  Jennie Green-Prats, Tom Hines, Cary Lucas, David McGinty

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