The mansion’s tabby concrete construction has presented unique preservation challenges. Conservationists have worked to stabilize walls, prevent water infiltration, and repair cracks caused by Florida’s shifting soil. Historic furnishings and period-appropriate decor have been introduced to maintain authenticity while allowing safe public acces

By the mid-20th century, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection recognized the Gamble Plantation as a valuable cultural and educational resource. In 1970, the site was officially designated as Gamble Plantation Historic State Park, providing legal protection and funding for preservation. The park included the mansion, outbuildings, a

After the Civil War, the plantation system collapsed across the South, and the Gamble Plantation was no exception. Freed African Americans left the estate, seeking land, work, and autonomy elsewhere. Major Gamble’s heirs faced financial strain as the sugar industry struggled and the antebellum labor system was abolished. In the late 19th centu

Florida’s early territorial history was marked by conflicts with the Seminole people, who resisted removal from their lands. While the major Seminole Wars predated the construction of the Gamble mansion, the lingering tensions influenced security measures on plantations like Gamble’s. The plantation required vigilance against potential raids