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Volunteer Newsletters

Each month, our Education & Volunteer Coordinator puts together announcements, volunteer spotlights, and fun finds so volunteers can stay informed and entertained! If you are already a volunteer, scroll down to download our last several newsletters. If you would like to become a volunteer, let us know! In the meantime, you are welcome to browse our past newsletters. 

May 2023

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Cemetery Cleanup Volunteers Needed!

 

Join us for the last cemetery cleanup of the season on Thursday, May 25th and Friday, May 26th.
Volunteers will learn how staff maintains the 1850 Manatee Burying Ground, and will have the opportunity to assist us with the cleaning of graves. Hands-on training is provided by staff.

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March 2023

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Greeters Needed!

If you love history and talking to people, the Wiggins Store Greeter may be the volunteer role for you!
Available volunteer shifts for this position:
Monday, 10am to 1pm
Monday, 1pm to 4pm
Friday, 10am to 1pm
Friday, 1pm to 4pm

April 2023

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Join us for a unique theatrical experience with "The Ballad of Old Manatee," an immersive historical drama with original folk music inspired by true events from the Village of Manatee's origins. It will run for a limited time from April 21 - May 6, 2023, right here at the Manatee Village Historical Park. Get your tickets now at atthehat.org/tickets.

January / February 2023

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We are excited to announce an upcoming production by The Hat Theater Collective, in conjunction with the Manatee County Historical Commission Inc., Ballad of Old Manatee!

December 2022

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Special thanks to volunteers Esther, Halle, and Hanna for helping staff decorate, upcoming holiday closures and volunteer opportunities.

November 2022

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Special thanks to all volunteers for helping us preserve our history, holiday closures and volunteer opportunities.

October 2022

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Special thanks to cemetery cleanup volunteers, Hurricane Ian updates, and volunteer opportunities for An Old Florida Christmas
and holiday decorating.

September 2022

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A special thanks to Volunteer Barbara T., from the Curator's Desk, and volunteer opportunities for cemetery cleanup and holiday decorating.

August 2022

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A special thanks to Volunteer Tyler A., building closure, and Save the Dates for holiday decorating and An Old Florida Christmas.

July 2022

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A special thanks to Volunteer Susan W., 1887 Church repairs, and Save the Date for An Old Florida Christmas.

June 2022

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Welcome new Wiggins Store Greeter Debi W. and Volunteer Paul T. revitalizes machines in
Bat Fogarty Boat Works exhibit.

May 2022

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Congratulations to volunteer Crystal and welcome Dennis, historical markers get a make-over, and MVHP will be closed May 28-30 in observance of the Memorial Day weekend.

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