North Brevard Heritage Foundation, Inc. a non-profit (501c3) organization established April 2005 P.O. Box 653, Titusville, FL 32781-0653 321-607-0203 thepritchardhouse@yahoo.com MISSION STATEMENT The North Brevard Heritage Foundation, Inc. was organized with the primary focus to actively promote and facilitate preservation of historically significant structures and sites. We offer alternatives to demolition when structures or sites are threatened with loss due to neglect & deterioration, code enforcement violations, or new site development. By providing an alternative, the Foundation promotes increased public awareness and participates with the public, businesses, government and non-profit organizations who are interested in preserving historically significant structures and sites in North Brevard County.   CURRENT PROJECTS THE HISTORIC PRITCHARD HOUSE 424 So. Washington Ave. Titusville, FL The Historic Pritchard House Reopens for Tours The North Brevard Heritage Foundation is very happy to announce that we will reopen the historic Pritchard House for tours October 15, 2020 with CDC Safety Precautions in place. Please read the COVID19 Safety Plan and Visitor Health & Safety Requirements before making reservations to ensure everyone's safety. Tours are available daily from 10am - 3:00pm, limited up to 6 visitors per group and will not be mixed with another group. Call ahead for reservations to schedule your preferred time or for additional information: 321-607-0203. We're looking forward to your visit. Enjoy, Roz The historic Pritchard House is a fine example of Queen Anne style architecture and appears much today as it did when it was built for Captain James Pritchard in 1891. The historic Pritchard House is open to the public as a house museum. Both the house and gardens are available as rentals for special occasions such as birthday/anniversary parties, bridal showers/weddings, business /organizational activities. The Foundation holds many interesting activities that are open to the public, including docent lead tours, "notable" afternoon teas, special events and exhibits of their extensive collections. Flex hours for tours are available 9:00am-6:00pm daily Donation $10.00* per person (*increased for special exhibits & events) RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR TOURS, TEAS & SPECIAL EVENTS 321-607-0203 — thepritchardhouse@yahoo.com For additional information visit our website at www.pritchardhouse.com BREVARD HERITAGE PARK Will be a collection of restored historical & replicated structures of diverse architectural styles. It will Interpret the story of the people & life styles by developing a visual timeline - from Native Americans to Early Settlers - and development of the Citrus & Fishing Industries, Agriculture and other Scrubland Industries of North Brevard County through interactive educational programs, activities, events and hands-on experiences. Brevard Heritage Park was a collaborated project of Brevard County, Brevard Community College (EFSC), Parrish Foundation, and the North Brevard Heritage Foundation, Inc. The Park was originally planned to be located on property owned by Brevard Community College at the Chain of Lakes, but was "postponed" due to change in politics, administration and funding issues. Several structures, artifacts, collections and building materials are stored in a secured area at the Chain of Lakes. The North Brevard Heritage Foundation, Inc. continues to work with the County to find a suitable site for Brevard Heritage Park. We will need corporate sponsorships, and in-kind services and labor of carpenters, plumbers, & electricians to make this a community project that will promote eco/heritage tourism and provide a hands-on educational experience. HISTORIC STRUCTURES SAVED FROM DESTRUCTION Click on the picture for details. Clifton Schoolhouse - 1890-91 Schoolhouse built by African Americans for their children. Originally located on North Merritt Island and discovered in 2003 in a remote wooded area, north of the Haulover Canal. DETAILS Gibson Tenement Houses - 1906-1910 (3 Shotgun style houses) All that remains of a larger complex of tenement houses built for African -American citrus grove & RR workers, owned by William & Kate Gibson. Originally located on Palm St. across the street from Government Center on South Street, Titusville. DETAILS Oliver's Camp House - 1910 (Craftsman style house) This house was the "main camp" for grove workers of the Oliver Family who migrated from Missouri in the early 1870s and homesteaded an area known as Turnbull Hammock. It was later sold to J.J. Parrish & used as grove caretaker's house. It was located on Jay Jay Rd. in Titusville. DETAILS Hutcheson Barn - 1940's Barn made of recycled materials and sawmill heart pine lumber. Originally located on corner of Parrish Rd. & Singleton Ave. in Titusville. DETAILS PROPOSED REPLICATED STRUCTURES WILL CONVEY STORY OF NATIVE AMERICAN AND PIONEER SETTLEMENTS Ais Indian Encampment Chief's Long House & Family House (bohios) constructed of log pole frame and thatched with palmetto fronds. DETAILS Indian War/Civil War Fort Design will be similar to Fort Ann, a Seminole Indian War Fort that was located on North Merritt Island near the old Haulover Canal in 1837-38. DETAILS Palmetto Hut of Early Settler First house was constructed of wood frame & thatched palmetto fronds, scavenged from land clearing. DETAILS "Cracker House" was wood frame built of heart pine or cypress cross-sawed lumber. Usually board & batten on outside, sometimes clapboard, and sat on coquina rock, stone or brick piers and sometime logs. DETAILS THE HISTORIC CARTER HOUSE RESTORATION PROJECT 126 Grannis Ave. Titusville, FL The North Brevard Heritage Foundation was instrumental in saving this historic structure from code violations and possible demolition. We worked with members of the Carter family and the City of Titusville to resolve code violations. After transferring the property by quit claim deeds, we assisted the North Brevard Charities and Sharing Center in acquiring the property. It will be rehabilitated for community adaptive reuse. Non-profit Organizations North Brevard History website Historic Downtown Titusville NBBD.COM Home Page 7/28/2017 6/11/05