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.

 

Parents' Guide:
Historical Scavenger Hunt

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Medicine In Manatee

Pioneer Doctor Maze Medicine in Manatee

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.

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Maze

Just need something simple and fun?

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

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Our Historical Scavenger Hunt is a special treat for children. This Parents' Guide helps guardians & parents to explain the scavenger hunt objects to their children. It also includes additional resources for further explanation. 

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.

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Answer Key

Download this answer key to check your answers.

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Blacksmith

 

Cow Hunter

 
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Activity Booklet

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

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Video

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

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Civil War

 
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Activity

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

Don't forget to download the answer key.

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Online Civil War review games!

Answer Key

Download this answer key to check your answers.

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Entertainment

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

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