Together we are saving Green Gables for future generations!
While preserving an historic riverfront "green space" from commercial development.
SOME OF THE EXCITING UPCOMING EVENTS AT GREEN GABLES
January Pet Adoption
Rock Concert on the Lawn
Rock Concert on the Lawn
Join us on the lawn of lovely Green Gables January 24, 2021 from 10 AM to 12 PM and meet some amazing animals who are looking for new homes!
Come and find your forever friend at out Pet adoption event! Green Gables joins with the Brevard County Animal Shelter to bring some of the adoptable pets to meet the public. All adoptable animal at the shelter can be viewed on a Powerpoint presentation as well.
Tours of Green Gables Historic Home will be available during the event for a donation and Green Gables T shirts will be available for $15. Visit: Green Gables.org for more exciting events! Host your next event at Green Gables!
Rock Concert on the Lawn
Rock Concert on the Lawn
Rock Concert on the Lawn
**Shoot To Thrill, a local AC/DC Tribute band is scheduled to perform a benefit concert for Green Gables Historical Home! Opening act is Adam Abstract!
Join us on the lawn of Green Gables for a special rock and roll concert! A first for Green Gables!
When: Saturday, Jan. 30th, 2021
Time: 1PM to 4 PM
Location: 1501 S. Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne, FL
Only $10 per person donation
Ticket sales: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/5016598
Green Gables will host this event with a beautiful view on the river experience. Bring your own chairs to enjoy great entertainment along with food vendors.
For more information contact: Marion at 321-794-8901 or Dave at 321-323-0016
Let's fill up the lawn and rock out!
**Shoot to Thrill has been selected to appear on a new television called Tribute Wars USA. Millions of viewers will hear the music and learn the stories behind 26 American bands! Millions of viewers will vote but only one will win it all!
Shoot to Thrill will appear on Season 1, Episode 1. Filming of the show is February 17, 2021, at the Seminole Hard Rock and Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Tickets available thru Tribute Wars USA.
January Giveaway
Rock Concert on the Lawn
January Giveaway
Two baskets will be given away on Saturday, January 30th in honor of the Pet Adoption Day at Green Gables** with Brevard County Animal Services caregivers and animals. Get your chance at the giveaways!!!
There is one for dogs and the other for cats. Each Basket has a retail value of $250.
A HUGE Thank YOU to animal lover and Green Gables Supporter Ann Flotte for the amazing gift baskets! 🧺 🐶 🐱
👉👉👉 We are open this Saturday TODAY from 10 am to 2 pm for your opportunity to participate!!!
**Brevard County Animal Shelter
Pet Adoption Event takes place at Green Gables on Sunday January 24, 2021 • 10am-12pm
We met our goal
Thanks to all of our generous donors, we raised the money in time to apply for the $500,000 matching grant from the Florida Division of Historical Resources for the acquisition of Green Gables. We will keep you informed each step of the way.
Letter from our President
Dear Friends of Green Gables,
It is with great, heartfelt pleasure and pride that the Executive Board of Directors of Green Gables at Historic Riverview Village, Inc. announces that we have successfully raised the required funds to apply for the Division of Historical Resources Special Category Grant for Acquisition of Green Gables!!!
We will now proceed through the process of
1- acceptance of application
2- review by Division of Historical Resources
3- review and recommendation by the legislature
4- final approval by Governor Ron Desantis
Thanks to YOUR support and faith, as well your extreme generosity (Especially individuals like David Fletcher and the descendants of the Wells family, Adam Cohen, Vinnie Taranto, Sandra Henry, Sandra Michelson and so many more), we have succeeded in applying for the grant that, if granted, will enable us to save the most important and historically significant property in Melbourne! Thank you!!!
We can’t possibly say enough about the amazing Green Gables Team! Every single person has given 110% and has held fast to the dream in order to make it a reality! Their dedication and hard work has made this happen, and we are so very thankful for the blessing of working with each of these outstanding people!!!
Saturday, we will be hanging a banner that says “Thanks to You, WE DID IT!!” There will be thank you signs along US1 to show our gratitude.
Again, we thank each and every one of you who donated, volunteered, spread the word and gave us your encouragement and support in this campaign. We will keep you informed as we progress through the grant process. Please continue to visit us on Saturdays between 10am and 2pm and be looking for announcements of new events and activities!
Gratefully,
Marion Pellicano Ambrose, President
Sue Fallon, Vice President
Annita Full, Secretary
Diane Baccus Horsley, Treasurer
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.
Green Gables Heroes
These two men, Coy A Clark and David Fletcher, have been key figures in the Green Gables Project from the very beginning. We want to thank them for their unwavering support and concern over the years. Their names will be inscribed on a plaque honoring them for the important part they have played in our efforts to save Green Gables. This plaque will hang in the entrance to the reception room of Green Gables for all to see.
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.
