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Green Gables voted Best Historical Site of the Space Coast!
What Readers Say: "It is one of the few historical sites left that has significant ties to the beginnings of Melbourne. Folks need to see this place - It's been here for 128 years." "All volunteer educational site preserving the architecture and history of a family critical to the area. "
Thank you for sponsoring our 2024 Gala!
Masquerade Gala Event February 28th
This year our Masquerade Gala 2025 will be held on
Friday, February 28th
From 6pm -11pm
at the Grand Manor
1450 Sarno Rd. Melbourne, FL
The event includes:
* Dinner
* Cash Bar
* Dancing
* Live and Silent Auctions
For those that attended last year, the pictures below show what a wonderful time was enjoyed by all.
Don't miss out on this grand event to support the renovation of Green Gables.
Cost $85 per person
or $640 per table of 8
Attire: Formal/Semi-Formal
UPCOMING EVENTS
Jeffrey Wands returns Friday January 24th - 6:30 pm
Psychic Medium Jeffrey Wands will "read" the audience Gallery style and hold a question and answer session.
In addition, he is a radio host and author and his books will be available for purchase, both before and during the performance.
In the past this event has always sold out. Tickets are $35 in advance and $45 at the door, if available. Refreshments will be served during the brief intermission.
All proceeds benefit Green Gables at Historic Riverview Village, Inc., a nonprofit Living History Museum, an Education Center and a place for Community engagement, located in Melbourne, FL.
This event will be held at the
Fraternal Order of Police Lodge located at 1049 Julia Drive, Melbourne, FL.
Rain Barrel Workshop - Feb. 9th 2pm - 3 pm
The City of Melbourne has partnered with Green Gables to host rain barrel workshops.
Participants will receive a free rain barrel at the workshop, will learn the benefits of using a rain barrel, and will learn how to install and use a rain barrel.
The first workshop will be held Saturday,
February 9th 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
The workshop will be held outdoors. Participants are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.
Class size is limited, and advanced registration is required.
Please register on the link below.
Cost to register: $50
Rebates available:
Residents of the City of Melbourne can participate in the Rain Barrel Rebate Program to receive a $25 rebate on their utility bills when proof of installation is submitted.
Rebates are limited and will be issued on a first-come,
first-served basis.
Location:
Green Gables
1501 S. Harbor City Blvd.
Melbourne, FL 32901
Additional Workshops
- Saturday, March 15, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Chris Kahl Performing at Green Gables - March 16th from 2-3 pm
Chris Kahl is an Award winning Singer and Songwriter.
Take A Musical Journey Through Florida
This presentation takes audiences on a historical journey through the state of Florida, featuring performances of songs covering a wealth of historical events, characters, and folklore with in-depth storytelling about:
Ponce de Leon’s voyage to Florida in 1513,
HenryFlagler’s building of the Florida East Coast Railway, Florida’s unique Ecosystems, and more.
Original songs come from Chris Kahl’s
Florida Themed albums
Orange Blossom Memories and Sunshine Kid.
Tickets at the event $5 for adults
Kids 12 and under free.
This is an outdoor event taking place on the beautiful grounds at Green Gables.
Please bring chairs as seating is limited.
Historic House tours will also be available from
3-4pm for $10 per adult (Children free)
Open House every Saturday from 10am - 2pm
Tours of Green Gables are available every Saturday from 10am - 2pm. Please join us for a step back in time where you can experience the hospitality of life in early Melbourne. Green Gables is a living history museum which means that many of our exhibits can be interactive.
Enjoy our beautiful grounds located on the Indian River and our nature preserve.
Reservations are not necessary.
Cost is $10 per person.
To schedule a private event please contact us 321-306-8635
To schedule a group of students for our educational program please contact us 321-290-4747
ECAC – Education & Citizenship Armed Forces Coalition of the Space Coast - Green Gables is a proud member of the ECAC education program. The first task is to encourage students to visit MUSEUMS and to Provide Historical Civic Foundations for Brevard Students.
Task 2 is to Enhance Collaboration of VETERAN-RELATED & CIVIC-MINDED Organizations to Provide Opportunities such as Scholarships, Competitions, & Recognition Awards throughout the Space Coast.
Task 3 is to Facilitate the Education & Development of Brevard Students across the STEM Enterprise.
Green Gables will be joining with other Museums of Brevard in offering a Passport Program for students grades K through high school in Brevard County. Students will receive an in hand passport that can be stamped at each of the museums that are visited. The School Board offers incentives for completion of different levels, such as visiting 10 of the museums, performing 8 hours of service at a museum and so on. Students with a passport will be admitted for a tour with one parent free of charge. Other guests are asked to pay the standard $10 tour fee.
On June 12, 2023 the transfer of ownership to Green Gables was completed
We would like to thank all who have supported our efforts and helped make this vision possible.
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Can't visit in person? Enjoy this!
A Virtual Tour Downstairs
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! Now, please click below to view the upstairs.
A Virtual Tour Upstairs
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!