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Notice: February Saturdays

We will be open the third Saturday of February instead of the second, for Manatee History Day.

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Hours & Location
Our Hours:
Monday–Friday, 2nd & 4th* Saturdays of the month

9 AM–4 PM

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Please note: Gates close promptly at 4 PM. Vehicles or Property left on-site after that time will remain on site until the next open day.

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Closed on holidays and their associated weekends.

Admission:

Admission is free; donations are appreciated

Located at:

1404 Manatee Avenue East (SR 64)

Bradenton, FL 34208

Upcoming Closures:​​​​​​​​​
  • ​February 16
Upcoming Saturday Openings:​​​​​​​​​​​​​
  • January 24
  • February 21
  • February 28
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Upcoming Events

Lecture:

Kisses and Misses

Saturday, January 24, 2026 | 2 - 3 pm

Feel the love! Or not. Take a journey with MVHP staff to uncover some of the stories of love and heartbreak from Manatee County’s past. From buggy rides that lead to devastation to a bear cub as a present, there’s something for everyone.

Image courtesy: Manatee County Public Library Historical Digital Collection

Limited availability of 30 persons. First come first served. Free to the public.

Tickets available at 12:30pm in the Wiggin's Store.

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Cracker Trail Welcome Picnic

Friday, February 13, 2026 | 10 am - 2 pm

Please join us for our first Cracker Trail Welcome Picnic in conjunction with the Florida Cracker Trail Association’s annual ride. Learn about the Cracker Trail, and experience Florida’s cattle culture through educational tables, demonstrations, and informal discussions. Enjoy BBQ food, musical entertainment, crafts, and the FCTA Logo Wagon.

This is a perfect educational opportunity for the whole family!

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Lecture:

How Did They Do It Without A/C?

Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 2 - 3 pm

Explore the ways the new pioneers used the natural environment, hard work and ingenuity to not only make a living but prosper and build a new society. 

Image courtesy: Library of Congress

Limited availability of 30 persons. First come first served. Free to the public.

Tickets available at 12:30pm in the Wiggin's Store.

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Please note that visitors to Manatee Village Historical Park may be photographed or videotaped during their visit. These photos/videos may be used for marketing, advertising, or public relations purposes without compensation.

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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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