Hours & Location
Our Hours:
Monday–Friday, 2nd & 4th* Saturdays of the month
9 AM–4 PM
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Please note: Gates close promptly at 4 PM. Vehicles or Property left on-site after that time will remain on site until the next open day.
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Closed on holidays and their associated weekends.
Upcoming Closures:​​​​​
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​September 1 - Labor Day
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September 15 -Staff in-service day
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Admission:
Admission is free; donations are appreciated
Located at:
1404 Manatee Avenue East (SR 64)
Bradenton, FL 34208
Upcoming Saturday Openings:​​​​​​​​​​​​
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​September 13
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September 27
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Upcoming Events
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Cemetery Scavenger Hunt:
All September & October
​Grab a scavenger sheet and head into the 1850 Manatee Burying Ground to see what you can discover! Search for the oldest headstone, spot unique symbols carved in stone, and uncover fascinating pieces of Manatee County’s past. It’s a hands-on history adventure you can enjoy at your own pace all September and October!
Cemetery Tours
Saturday, September 13 & 27, 2025 | 10 - 11 am
Join us for a free hour-long tour of the 1850 Manatee Burying Grounds led by a member of Manatee Village's staff. Tours cover different facets of life during Manatee's Founding Period (1840-1918) as well as stories of those buried in the burying grounds. Topics vary depending on the staff member leading the tour.
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Lecture: Manatee County Law & Crime
Saturday, September 27, 2025 | 2 - 3 pm
Explore the early history of law enforcement in Manatee County and beyond. This presentation covers the development of local justice systems, crimes, forms of criminal punishment, and notable cases from 1855 to 1900, offering a glimpse into how crime and order were handled in Florida’s early days.
Image courtesy: Manatee County Public Library Historical Digital Collection