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.
October 2022
Special thanks to cemetery cleanup volunteers, Hurricane Ian updates, and volunteer opportunities for An Old Florida Christmas
and holiday decorating.
August 2022
A special thanks to Volunteer Tyler A., building closure, and Save the Dates for holiday decorating and An Old Florida Christmas.
July 2022
A special thanks to Volunteer Susan W., 1887 Church repairs, and Save the Date for An Old Florida Christmas.
June 2022
Welcome new Wiggins Store Greeter Debi W. and Volunteer Paul T. revitalizes machines in
Bat Fogarty Boat Works exhibit.
May 2022
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.
April 2022
Celebrating National Volunteer Week on Friday, April 22, Courthouse and Schoolhouse buildings closed April 12-17 for pest fumigation, and MVHP closed to the public on Friday, April 15.
March 2022
A special thanks to volunteer Holly W., introducing Matt Woodside, and Manatee Heritage Days guided tours.
February 2022
A special thanks to volunteers Kathryn D. and Kevin D., Valentine's craft event, and upcoming volunteer opportunities.
January 2022
A special thanks to all the volunteers that helped at An Old Florida Christmas, Farewell Dr. Brown, and upcoming volunteer opportunities.
December 2021
A special thanks to volunteer Nancy, Crystal's NYC Adventure, Holiday fun, and upcoming volunteer opportunities.
November 2021
A special thanks to volunteer Katherine, the soft opening of our new Temporary Exhibit, upcoming volunteer projects.
October 2021
A special thanks to volunteer Barbara, shout out to the volunteers who helped in the September cemetery clean up, and November and December volunteer opportunities.
September 2021
A special thanks to volunteer Paul, Gail C. shares her summer adventure as a volunteer at a historical prison, and an upcoming Cemetery Clean-up.
August 2021
A special thanks to volunteer Linda C., fun destinations in Manatee County, and volunteer opportunities.
July 2021
A special thanks to volunteer Brenna, watch our "Early Settlers Come to Life" video, and volunteers will be returning on site!
June 2021
A special thanks to volunteer Marguerite, cemetery clean-up follow up, and a story about grave robbery.
May 2021
A special thanks to volunteer Nancy, volunteer opportunities, and a story about a seed experiment from 1879.
April 2021
A special thanks to our cemetery clean-up & research volunteers, Manatee Heritage Days, Cemetery Tours, and fun facts.
March 2021
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Events for Manatee Heritage Days, our new staff member, and Genealogy resources.
February 2021
A special thanks to our cemetery clean-up & research volunteers, upcoming Cemetery Clean-ups, and fun facts.
January 2021
Manatee History Day, Cemetery Clean-ups, and famous faces of Manatee County's past.
December 2020
Delicious recipes, volunteer opportunities, and watch our event "A Digital Old-Fashioned Christmas."
November 2020
A chance to visit our new exhibit before the public, how to join the Manatee County Historical Commission, and a recipe for dessert.
October 2020
A special thank you to volunteers Kay, Barbara, Robin, Marguerite, Rolf, Crystal, and Andrea; a chance to visit our new exhibit before the public, and watch our digital event "Tombstone Tour."
September 2020
Our first issue of our Volunteer Newsletter! Featuring volunteer opportunities, a Cemetery Protection workshop, and watch our first digital event titled "Suffragette Tea."
September 2022
A special thanks to Volunteer Barbara T., from the Curator's Desk, and volunteer opportunities for cemetery cleanup and holiday decorating.