Edmund Lee and the Lee Family
Written by Christopher Hendrix. Research conducted by the staff of Manatee Village Historical Park and the Manatee County Historical...
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- Apr 17
- 5 min
The Braden Family and the Braden Castle
Written by Christopher Hendrix. Research conducted by the staff of Manatee Village Historical Park and the Manatee County Historical...
- Apr 6
- 1 min
Escape of Judah P. Benjamin
One of the most common stories in Manatee County’s history involves the escape of Confederate Secretary of State, Judah P. Benjamin. As...
- Apr 6
- 2 min
Armed Occupation Act (1842) and Homestead Act (1862)
The Armed Occupation Act was one of the first official attempts by the U. S. government to populate Florida with settlers. Florida during...
- Apr 6
- 1 min
Yellow Fever in Manatee and the Building of the Church
In 1887 Yellow Fever struck. 1887 had the makings of being a renaissance for the people of Manatee. DeSoto County had just been formed...
- Apr 5
- 2 min
1887 Church
This lovely church symbolizes the tenacity of the pioneers in the Village of Manatee. Construction began in 1887 but halted when a yellow...
- Apr 5
- 2 min
Florida's Earliest Courthouse
Manatee County’s first Courthouse was built in 1860, making this the oldest structure in our museum. It is also the oldest remaining wood...
- Apr 5
- 2 min
The Wiggins Store
Imagine this spot a century ago. You’re in the Village of Manatee. Before air conditioning and the busy roads, Florida was a frontier....
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