Activities

Activity Books are meant to provide education and entertainment outside of our site. They are free but might require downloading, printing, and utensils to write or draw. Activities are compiled by Manatee Village Historical Park staff members and are supplemented with other resources.

Cow Hunter

Activity

Whether you've visited our "Medicine in Manatee" exhibit or not, print this activity to investigate a real doctor's visiting book from 1899.

Maze

Just need something simple and fun?

Print this maze and help the Manatee County doctor get to his patient. 

Blacksmith

Activity

Hunt your cow in a maze, create your own brand symbol, and learn about symbiotic relationships!

Don't forget to download the answer key.

Answer Key

Download this answer key to check your answers.

Activity Booklet

Chemicals, tools, and money!
Learn about blacksmithing (answer key included).

Video

Watch a blacksmith demonstration by Kids Tool School at Hale Farm & Village in Ohio.

Activity

Color, make a snack, and learn about the men of Manatee County that enlisted!

Don't forget to download the answer key.

Answer Key

Download this answer key to check your answers.

Entertainment

Check out the rest of our online entertainment including a personality quiz, videos, crafts, and puzzles.