Notice: February Saturdays
We will be open the third Saturday of February instead of the second, for Manatee History Day.
Hours & Location
Our Hours:
Monday–Friday, 2nd & 4th* Saturdays of the month
9 AM–4 PM​
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.​
Closed on holidays and their associated weekends.
Admission:
Admission is free; donations are appreciated
Located at:
1404 Manatee Avenue East (SR 64)
Bradenton, FL 34208
Upcoming Closures:​​​​​​​​​
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​February 16
Upcoming Saturday Openings:​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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February 21
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Upcoming Events
Cracker Trail Welcome Picnic
Friday, February 13, 2026 | 10 am - 2 pm
Please join us for our first Cracker Trail Welcome Picnic in conjunction with the Florida Cracker Trail Association’s annual ride. Learn about the Cracker Trail, and experience Florida’s cattle culture through educational tables, demonstrations, and informal discussions. Enjoy BBQ food, musical entertainment, crafts, and the FCTA Logo Wagon.
This is a perfect educational opportunity for the whole family!
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Lecture:
How Did They Do It Without A/C?
Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 2 - 3 pm
Explore the ways the new pioneers used the natural environment, hard work and ingenuity to not only make a living but prosper and build a new society.
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Image courtesy: Library of Congress
Limited availability of 30 persons. First come first served. Free to the public.
Tickets available at 12:30pm in the Wiggin's Store.
Guided Site Tour
Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 10 - 11 am
Join a Manatee Village staff member for a guided tour. Learn about how the Historical Park came to be and the history of the historic structures at the site.
Pick up your free wristband (handed out on a first-come, first-served basis) in the Wiggins Store on the day of the tour. Limited availability of 15 participants.
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Guided Cemetery Tour:
1850 Manatee Burying Grounds
Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 10 - 11 am
Join a staff member of Manatee Village Historical Park for a guided walk through the 1850 Manatee Burying Grounds. Discover the lives and legacies of early Florida pioneers, told through the stories of those who rest here. Along the way, hear captivating tales of adventure, hardship, love, and heartbreak that shaped the early history of the region.
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Pick up your free wristband (handed out on a first-come, first-served basis) in the Wiggins Store on the day of the tour. Limited availability of 30 participants.
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Lecture:
The Settlement of Manatee
Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 2 - 3 pm
Celebrate Manatee Heritage Days with a look at how this land was lived on, fought over, and shaped into a pioneer community. Discover who the early settlers were, why they came, how they survived, and how their choices shaped Manatee County.
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Image courtesy: Florida Memory Project
Limited availability of 30 persons. First come first served. Free to the public.
Tickets available at 12:30pm in the Wiggin's Store.