About Us
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS
Happy Anniversary to all South Brevard Historical Society members, current and past, as it was on April 28, 1966 that the Society was formed in a meeting at the Palm Bay Civic Center. Since then SBHS has brought together people interested in the history of Florida and Brevard County. While SBHS works at the local level, the people employed at the Florida's Division of Historical Resources work hard to be faithful to their mission statement: "To inspire a love of history through preservation and education."
The South Brevard Historical Society was founded in 1966 to bring together citizens interested in the history of Florida and especially South Brevard County. The Society’s purpose is to provide the community with the means to draw strength and perspective from the past, realize a sense of regional identity, and find direction for the future, thus enhancing the quality of life and vitalizing the communities of South Brevard.
The Society has met continuously and continues to provide programs and activities to educate members and the general public. We hold monthly general meetings the 2nd Saturday of the month from September through June. Members and guests have an opportunity to share ideas and information. The public is always invited to attend.
The Society publishes ten newsletters a year to inform members of upcoming programs and news of the Society as well as information about new history publications, other history organizations and news of general historic interest. These newsletters will be published online at this website as well.
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Our September 2016 Program
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The Voyage of the Nina II
Presented by Sir Robert Marx, Underwarter Archaeologist and Author
In September 1962, a crew of nine men boarded a replica of Columbus' ship the Nina and set sail from Spain traveling to San Salvador. Serving as the ship's navigator and the only American on board, Robert Marx documented the 77 day crossing. Join us as he details the reenactment of Christopher Columbus' first voyage to the Americas.
Melbourne Public Library
540 E. Fee Avenue
Melbourne, FL 32901
3:00 PM - Saturday, September 10th
Free and Open to the Public
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Green Gables Update
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The Green Gables at Historic Riverview Village, Inc. organization is busy working on events and opportunities to preserve this local treasure.
Update: Both the Greeting Room and the Living Room mantles have been returned to Green Gables. Family member Charles McClung brought them all the way from Georgia where they have been loving stored in case efforts to save the home failed. The Green Gables organization appreciates and thanks the family's support. Volunteers will be carefully installing the mantels as quickly as possible. We also thank Slug A Bug for their in-kind fumigation and tenting of Green Gables. We are happy to report the house is now free of termites and other critters!!
To ensure you receive the latest updates on Green Gables news you may email Carol Andren at info@greengables.org or call her at 321.725.4115 to be added to the contact list. You may also visit www.greengables.org
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You may contact us at:
South Brevard Historical Society
PO Box 1064
Melbourne, FL 32902-1064
United States
For more information, please call Don at 321-432-3861 or email Donaldjennings.fl45@gmail.com
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A Special Thank You for Your In-Kind Donation and Support
AAA Malabar Mini-Storage
Andren Software
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The South Brevard Historical Society, Inc. is a non-profit corporation and an IRS 501(c)3 organization. All contributions are tax-deductible by limits of law. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Florida Division of Consumer Services by calling 1-800-HELP FLA.
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