Last updated: 6/21/2022
Bradenton, Florida
Address
1404 Manatee Avenue EastBradenton, FL 34208
phone: 941-749-7165
fax: 941-708-5924
e-mail: manatee.village@manateeclerk.com
web: www.manateevillage.org

Hours

Monday - Friday
9 AM - 4 PM
Sunday
closed
Open 2nd & 4th Saturdays of every month. Closed Sundays, government holidays and their associated weekends.

Admissions

Free. Donations Accepted.

Staff

Allyson O'leary
phone: 941-749-7165
Krystin Miner
phone:
Lucretia Rupert
phone:
Matt Woodside
phone:
Michele Layne
phone:
Karla Szekeres
phone:
Description

Under the shade of two hundred year old oak trees, explore historic buildings and travel back in time to experience pioneer life in early Southwest Florida.

Mission

The mission of Manatee Village Historical Park is to share Manatee County's history through educational programs, exhibitions and events allowing visitors to reminisce and experience the past while educating them about our shared heritage and developing a new generation of historian in an attractive and enjoyable environment.

History

Established in 1975 with the move and restoration of the 1887 Old Meeting House Church as a bicentennial celebration project, the Manatee Village Historical Park has grown to encompass 15 points of interest including 9 restored historical structures.

Artifact Collections

The Manatee Village Historical Park's collections consist mainly of restored buildings from Manatee County's pioneer past, along with photos, documents and artifacts from this period.

Educational Programs

Manatee Village Historical Park's educational programming includes permanent and temporary exhibits, field trips for students grade 3 and up, select lectures and historically themed annual events, Manatee History Day (an affilliate of the National History Day program), and outreach programming. All of the afore mentioned programs are available at not cost. Adult group tours are available for groups of ten and up, at a cost of $5 per person, with two weeks advance notice. Admission is required for some annual special event programming.

Governance

The Manatee Village Historical Park operates thanks to the support of the Manatee County Clerk of Court's Department of Historical Resources and the Manatee County Historical Commission, Inc., a non-profit corporation dedicated to preserving the pioneering spirit and heritage of the early settlers of the area.

Library
Access: General Public, Students, Scholars
Appointment required: Yes
Publications

The Cabbagehead Gazette, named for the 1913 Baldwin steam locomotive which has become the hallmark of the museum, is our monthly newsletter created to inform volunteers, donors, and visitors of what is new at Manatee Village Historical Park.

Services
Gift Shop
Special Event Rental
Group Tours
ADA

Many of our exhibits are accessible, however a few areas of Manatee Village Historical Park are not, due to the historic nature of their design and construction. Is Wheelchair Accessible;Has Parking;Has Restrooms

Wheelchair Accessible
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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