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Lecture Series

Lectures will be held in the Wiggins Store Conference Room starting at 2 PM on the 4th Saturday, 
January to October, except for scheduled closures or as otherwise noted.

Please note that there is no pre-registration or fees for these programs. 

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Seating is limited to 30 and filled on a first come, first served basis.

Check in at the Wiggins Store to grab your free ticket anytime after 12:30 PM the day of the lecture.​

Lecture: From Swampland to Self-Sufficiency: Florida Homesteading

Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 2 - 3 pm
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Discover how the Homestead Act of 1862 shaped Florida’s landscape, communities, and spirit of independence. From the challenges of early pioneers to today’s backyard gardens, this engaging talk blends rich history with practical modern homesteading tips—seed packets, grow zones, and seasonal planting—showing how the legacy of self-reliance is still alive in Florida

Image courtesy: Manatee County Public Library Historical Digital Collection

Outreach Lectures

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If you are interested in one of our lectures, but have a group or organization that can't attend, we offer Outreach Lectures. Let us come to you to present the topic to you and your group! Click Here for more details. 

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Manatee Village Historical Park is part of the Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller Historical Resources Department. This program is offered in conjunction with the Manatee County Historical Commission, Inc.

 

About the Clerk’s Office

The Clerk of Circuit Court was established as a public trustee by the Florida Constitution in 1838. The Clerk of the Circuit Court serves as the Clerk of Courts, the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners, Auditor, Recorder, and Custodian of all County Funds. In Manatee County, the Clerk’s office also administers a local child support enforcement program, violence protection advocacy program, Manatee Teen Court, and the preservation of historical resources through its historical resources department. Located at 1115 Manatee Avenue West in downtown Bradenton, the Courthouse is open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Please be sure to visit our website at www.manateeclerk.com and sign up for our electronic newsletter at https://bit.ly/DigitalBriefSignUp.

Manatee Village Historical Park

manatee.village@manateeclerk.com

941-749-7165

1404 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34208, USA

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