Manatee Village Historical Park

Schedule Your Visit

In an abundance of caution and in the best interest of our visitors and staff, Manatee Village Historical Park will be open by appointment only. At this time, appointments for self-guided tours are only available most weekdays 9:30am - 2:30pm.

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Click Here to schedule a visit during May.

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Take a stroll back in time...

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About Us

Our mission is to preserve and share the heritage of Manatee County's founding period (1840-1918).

With free admission and 14 points of interest, this is a great way to learn about the history of Manatee County and Old Florida long before paved roads and electricity.

Hours

Due to COVID-19, our hours have changed. Visits are by appointment only.

Click Here to schedule an April visit.

Click Here to schedule a May visit.

Location

We are located at 1404 Manatee Avenue East (SR 64) Bradenton, FL 34208.

Just look for "Old Cabbage Head," our 1913 Baldwin Locomotive, welcoming visitors to the museum.

Cost

Admission is FREE! Donations welcome. Certain special events require an admission fee.

Manatee Village Historical Park is primarily accessible for differently-abled individuals. Due to the historic nature of our buildings, visitors may be offered an alternative experience.

Manatee Village Historical Park

Take a stroll back in time...

About Us

Our mission is to preserve and share the heritage of Manatee County's founding period (1840-1918).

With free admission and 14 points of interest, this is a great way to learn about the history of Manatee County and Old Florida long before paved roads and electricity.

Hours

Due to COVID-19, our hours have changed. Visits are by appointment only.

Click Here to schedule an April visit.

Click Here to schedule a May visit.

Location

We are located at 1404 Manatee Avenue East (SR 64) Bradenton, FL 34208.

Just look for "Old Cabbage Head," our 1913 Baldwin Locomotive, welcoming visitors to the museum.

Cost

Admission is FREE! Donations welcome. Certain special events require an admission fee.

Manatee Village Historical Park is primarily accessible for differently-abled individuals. Due to the historic nature of our buildings, visitors may be offered an alternative experience.

Call (941) 749-7165 or email manatee.village@manateeclerk.com for more information.

Support us when you purchase items on Amazon!

Click the button below to set your Amazon Smile account to

"Manatee County Historical Commission Inc."

and a portion of your spending amount will come to our non-profit

without spending extra money!

Manatee Village Historical Park

Take a stroll back in time...

About Us

Our mission is to preserve and share the heritage of Manatee County's founding period (1840-1918).

​

With free admission and 14 points of interest, this is a great way to learn about the history of Manatee County and Old Florida long before paved roads and electricity.

Hours

​

Due to COVID-19, our hours have changed. Visits are by appointment only.

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Click Here to schedule an April visit.

​

Click Here to schedule a May visit.

​

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Location

We are located at 1404 Manatee Avenue East (SR 64) Bradenton, FL 34208.

​

Just look for "Old Cabbage Head," our 1913 Baldwin Locomotive, welcoming visitors to the museum.

Cost

Admission is FREE! Donations welcome. Certain special events require an admission fee.

Manatee Village Historical Park is primarily accessible for differently-abled individuals. Due to the historic nature of our buildings, visitors may be offered an alternative experience.

Call (941) 749-7165 or email manatee.village@manateeclerk.com for more information.

​

Support us when you purchase items on Amazon!

Click the button below to set your Amazon Smile account to

"Manatee County Historical Commission Inc."

and a portion of your spending amount will come to our non-profit

without spending extra money!