Manatee Village Historical Park
Welcome to
Discover the rich history of Manatee County through our 15 points of interest, including the oldest building from 1860. Stroll through our carefully preserved structures and immerse yourself in the stories that shaped our past from 1840 to 1918.
Our Hours:
Monday–Friday, 2nd & 4th
Saturdays of the month
9 AM–4 PM​​
Located at:
1404 Manatee Avenue East (SR 64), Bradenton, FL 34208
Admission:
Admission is free; donations are appreciated
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Manatee Village Historical Park Turns 50!
SAVE THE DATE
Saturday, July 11, 2026 | 10 am - 2 pm
Please help us celebrate our 50th anniversary by attending out "50 Years at the Village' event on July 11th! More details and ways you can celebrate with us coming soon!​
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Upcoming Events
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.
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.
Lecture:
The History of Tropicana
Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 2 - 3 pm
Join the Manatee County Agricultural Museum at Manatee Village Historical Park for a fascinating journey into the rise of Tropicana and the citrus legacy that shaped our region. Get an in-depth look at Tropicana’s founder and man behind the iconic carton, Anthony T. Rossi, and discover how his journey from taxicab driver to tomato farmer shaped Tropicana’s global brand today.
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Limited availability of 30 persons. First come first served. Free to the public.
Tickets available at 12:30pm in the Wiggin's Store.
