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.
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
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."