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Welcome To Green Gables

Green Gables is a historical home located on the Riverfront available to serve the greater Space Coast area for:

  • Outside Events
  • Inside Meetings
  • Classes
  • Themed Parties
  • Shows
  • Educational Tours
  • Weddings
  • Family Gatherings
  • Photo & Film Shoots

Contact us TODAY to schedule YOUR event!

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SAVE GREEN GABLES

Important Grant Information

Dear Green Gables Supporter,

Please take a moment to send a copy of the attached letter or write your own to your Florida Legislatures to ask them to support Green Gables by appropriating funds to the Department of State, Division of Historical Resources, Special Category Grants in the upcoming State Budget FY 2021-2022.  You may send your comments via mail or email.


  1. The Legislature will approve the budget by April 30, 2021. It will then go to Governor DeSantis for final approval by July 1, 2021. We very much appreciate your time and support of Green Gables!
  2. You may use the links below to contact your Senators and Representatives on the Appropriations Committees that will be giving the approval, Please stress the importance of giving approval for this Acquisition Grant in this year's budget as there is no guarantee that the purchase of Green Gables will be given another opportunity.
  3. There is a sample letter also below that you may use if you like, please provide your personal  information, and address the letter to each particular Senator or Representative with their name and full title.

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CONTACT THEM ALL TODAY AND LET THEM KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT

Contact Plasencia

Contact Mayfield & Wright

Contact Mayfield & Wright

  1. Click on Picture of Brevard Rep Rene Plasencia
  2. Click Contact Member
  3. Complete email form
  4. Optional - Mail a letter to the mailing address

CLICK HERE

Contact Mayfield & Wright

Contact Mayfield & Wright

Contact Mayfield & Wright

  1. Select Senator Debbie Mayfield and email her.
  2. Select Senator Tom Wright and email him.

CLICK HERE

Contact Altman

Contact Mayfield & Wright

Contact Altman

Contact Rep. Thad Altman and let him know how you feel about GREEN GABLES! Use the letter below or write from the heart!

CLICK HERE

Contact Fine

Contact Sirois

Contact Altman

Contact Rep. Randy Fine and let him know how you feel about GREEN GABLES! Use the letter below or write from the heart!

CLICK HERE

Contact Sirois

Contact Sirois

Contact Sirois

Contact Rep. Tyler Sirois and let him know how you feel about GREEN GABLES! Use the letter below or write from the heart!

CLICK HERE

Email or Mail Your letters!

Sample Letter - to Copy & Paste

(Name, Address, phone, email)

(Date)

The Honorable (State Representative or Senator)

(State Representative or Senator), The Capitol District # Bldg., 

(402 or 404) South Monroe Street

Tallahassee, FL 32399


Re: Green Gables at Historic Riverview Village, Inc. (Green Gables/Wells House)

Grant Application No. 22.h.sc.700.043  Acquisition Ranked for FY22 Funding


Dear (State Representative or Senator) :


As a resident in Brevard County, I am writing to ask for your assistance in providing grant funding for acquisition of Green Gables, located at 1501 S Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901. Green Gables at Historic Riverview Village, Inc. has been ranked for FY22 funding under the Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources, Historic Preservation Matching Grants Program, application number 22.h.sc.700.043. The project title is Acquisition of Green Gables/Wells House by Green Gables at Historic Riverview Village, Inc. Your support is of utmost importance to enable our non-profit to purchase the house in order to preserve the Queen Anne architecture, to share the over 125 years of Florida and local history and to create an educational and community center for all to enjoy. 

This will be Green Gables last opportunity to save from destruction the historic home and over 1 acre of green space on the Indian River Lagoon and to restore this architectural Queen Anne style home. This estate is one of only three Queen Anne designs in the South Brevard area, and was the figurehead in one of the earliest developments in Melbourne named Riverview Village. Our agreement originally established in 2015 with the heirs to the estate will expire this year.


Green Gables owners, William and Nora Wells, purchased 150 acres and were instrumental in donating land and building community establishments. We are asking that you consider supporting funding for this acquisition grant for Green Gables for FY22 by funding the appropriation for the Department of State, Division of Historic Resources Special Category Grants.  This would in-turn enable us to move forward with stabilization and more importantly, the rehabilitation and restoration of Green Gables to its original beauty and create a new community center. 


Funding the essential historic preservation structures and programs represents a true investment in our State’s legacy multiplied many times over through public-private economic partnerships and ventures. Most importantly, it creates much needed jobs and ensures the protection of our historic resources. Thanking you in advance for your support.


Sincerely, 

(Name and Title)


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Mark Your Calendar!

SOME OF THE EXCITING UPCOMING EVENTS AT GREEN GABLES

St Patrick's Parade

St Patrick's Parade

St Patrick's Parade

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 WE NEED A TRUCK TO PULL THE GREEN GABLES FLOAT! CAN YOU HELP?

Please Join us downtown Melbourne on March  20, 2021 at 11 AM  for the Ancient Order of Hibernian's Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade! Green Gables Miniature House will be showcased on our own float. Volunteers will be marching behind giving out informational brochures. What a great way to bring awareness of Green Gables to all who attend. Please contact us if you would like to help and/or participate in this very fun event.


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Murder Mystery

St Patrick's Parade

St Patrick's Parade

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Green Gables will be hosting an original Murder Mystery written by the popular Elizabeth Anderson

When: Saturday, March 27th, 2021 • Time: 7PM to 8PM

This is a Virtual Mystery Event where you can guess "who dunnit" from the safety and comfort of your living room. Only $10 per person donation. Ticket sales: will be announced soon! For more information contact: Marion at 321-794-8901

Reserve your Tickets Soon

More EXCITING UPCOMING EVENTS AT GREEN GABLES

Sunday in the Park

Sunday in the Park

Sunday in the Park

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March 14th – Irish Sunday in the Park- Irish music and dancing, coffee and soda bread, bring your picnic basket and dancing shoes!

Easter Egg Hunt

Sunday in the Park

Sunday in the Park

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March 27th-  Kid’s Easter Egg Hunt! More details to come!

Sunday in the Park

Sunday in the Park

Sunday in the Park

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April – Sunday in the Park – Earth Day and Flower Festival - More Details to come!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Every Saturday from 10am - 2pm, we invite you to take a tour of historic Green Gables.  Stay and enjoy the grounds for a picnic or scenic view. Free to the public. Donations are welcomed and appreciated. Call for a scheduled tour on other days  

PAST EVENTS

RENTAL INQUIRY

Weddings • Meetings • Events • Photo/Movie Set

Green Gables at Historic Riverview Village, Inc.

1501 South Harbor City Boulevard, Melbourne, Florida 32901, United States

Marion.greengables@gmail.com

Be a Green Gables Hero!

Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals, provide funds for the constant upkeep, restoration and preservation of Green Gables for future generations.

Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

Green Gables at Historic Riverview Village, Inc., is a tax-exempt organization (Tax ID#27-4206685) duly qualified under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Solicitation of Contributions Act Registration. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the division of consumer services by calling toll-free within the State. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the State. 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352. www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com

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