Together we are saving Green Gables for future generations!
While preserving an historic riverfront "green space" from commercial development.
Upcoming Events!
Harvest Festival 9/25/21
Framable Calendar For Sale!
Framable Calendar For Sale!
Harvest Festival and Craft Fair! September 25th, 2021. 9am - 3pm. Free admission! Details coming soon. VENDORS reserve your space NOW! First come basis.
Framable Calendar For Sale!
Framable Calendar For Sale!
Framable Calendar For Sale!
Coming Soon! Available at the Art Show, Harvest Festival and Open House Saturdays! Get your calendar while they last! Beautiful, framable prints of our beloved Green Gables!
Haunted Ghost Walk
Framable Calendar For Sale!
Haunted Ghost Walk
Mark your calendar NOW! Last two weekends of October! 8-midnight (last group admitted at 11:30pm). Limited tickets on sale NOW! Still looking for scare actors and backstage volunteers! Great for volunteer hours for school! Contact us today.
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Green Gables is on the rise
There's much to see and enjoy here. So, please take a moment and tell us what you liked about visiting Green Gables.
Green Gables is seeking sponsors & vendors
Harvest Festival, Craft Fair
House on Foggy Bluff Ghost Walk
House on Foggy Bluff Ghost Walk
September 25th
House on Foggy Bluff Ghost Walk
House on Foggy Bluff Ghost Walk
House on Foggy Bluff Ghost Walk
2 weekends- Oct. 22-24, & Oct. 29-31
We LOVE our Sponsors!
House on Foggy Bluff Ghost Walk
We LOVE our Sponsors!
Sponsorships are as follows:
General Sponsor $100
• Listed on all posters & flyers
Major Sponsor $500
• Above plus all social media mention and free booth at event
Premiere Sponsor $1000
Above plus listed on all ads, radio announcements, booth front and center, thank you in newsletter and on website.
Can't visit in person? Enjoy this!
A Virtual Tour
Explore the Green Gables at Historic Riverview Village, Inc. in 3D! This is a work in progress but the walk-through and most of the clickable media is up and running and ready to be explored! Thank You Mike McGowan of McGowan Matterport Services for this amazing technology!
DONATIONS FOR RESTORATION ARE STILL BEING ACCEPTED
Dear Friends of Green Gables:
The entire Board and all the dedicated volunteers at Green Gables wish to express our heartfelt thanks to all of you who have visited us both in person and on our website, and especially to all who have donated to help us apply for a $500K matching grant to purchase Green Gables once and for all.
Checks and donations to our Paypal and Go Fund Me are still being accepted for the renovation phase of restoring Green Gables. We will be announcing each project and will keep all of you informed of our steady progress,
I urge you to discover for yourself, the incredible outpour of generosity, support and love for Green Gables and the History, Heritage, Green Space and Community potential it represents. Every single donation, big or small, is so appreciated and shows that the community shares our vision for Green Gables as a treasured historic landmark and tremendous asset to our community! Thank you for all your help and support as we continue to work diligently to restore our beautiful Green Gables
Why is saving Green Gables so Important?
Green Gables is the historic home of the Wells family, one of the generous benefactors who played a key role in the development of the early Melbourne community. Their vision and their generosity gifted us with the first auditorium, the first library, the first high school, and Wells Park, all of which have been enjoyed by so many for several generations.
Riverfront Access
Green Gables is a historic site located on 1.15 acres of prime riverfront green space. Through the dedication of many volunteers, the grounds and home have already been enjoyed by thousands of visitors. Students have begun field trips to experience a hands-on living history education program. In just a few years, Green Gables has become a vibrant hub of activity for our community.
Will You Please Help Restore Green Gables?
The Wells family has provided our community with one final legacy - the homestead where this remarkable family lived and gave so generously to the Melbourne community.
We are now depending on our caring community and seeking available grants to restore the house to its original stature.
This will allow this treasure to continue to be a thriving center, a living educational experience, and a vibrant green space for generations to enjoy.
My Green Gables Experience
by Christian A. Thein
My first encounter with Green Gables was on a fieldtrip when I was in fifth grade. I love history, so attending this was an honor. Our teacher, Mrs. Ambrose was as excited as I was. We would make real soap and play games from the time when Green Gables was first built, in the 1800’s. We also would tour the house itself, seeing where the family would relax, sleep, eat, play, and host guests. (This is just an excerpt from his letter).
Read the Full Letter
DONATIONS ARE STILL BEING ACCEPTED
Be a Green Gables Hero! Your support and contributions will enable us to restore Green Gables.
