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Our mission is "to preserve and share the heritage of 

Manatee County's founding period."

Manatee Village Historical Park

Take a step back in time at Manatee Village Historical Park! With free admission and 14 points of interest, this is a great way learn about the history of Manatee County and Old Florida long before paved roads and electricity.

We are located at 1404 Manatee Avenue East (SR 64), Bradenton, Fl 34208.  Just look for “Old Cabbage Head”, our 1913 Baldwin Locomotive, welcoming visitors to the Park from State Road 64!

Admission is FREE! Donations welcome.  Certain special events require an admission fee. Manatee Village Historical Park is primarily handicapped accessible. Due to the historic nature of some of our buildings, visitors may be offered an alternative experience. Call or e-mail for more information.

      Wiggins general store
        Old Cabbage Head
          The 1860 courthouse
            Entrance to Manatee Village Historical Park
              Junior Junction

                The Whistle Stop Gift Shop

                The Manatee Village Historical Park is home to the Whistle Stop Gift Shop. It is located in the Wiggins General Store and features a wide variety of merchandise, specializing in books on Florida and local history. Water, soda, and snacks are also available for purchase. The Whistle Stop Gift Shop is run entirely by volunteers of the H.O.M.E. Committee, and proceeds support educational programming at Manatee Village Historical Park. Cash, check, debit, and most major credit cards accepted.

                Gift Shop Hours:

                September – April:
                Monday – Friday, 10:00am – 4:00pm
                2nd and 4th Saturdays each month, 11:00am – 2:00pm

                May – August:
                Monday – Friday, 11:00am – 2:00pm
                2nd and 4th Saturdays each month, 11:00am – 2:00pm

                If you would like to visit the Gift Shop and a volunteer is not available, please see staff on the second floor of the Wiggins Store. 

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                Village Hours:

                Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm
                2nd & 4th Saturdays each month, 9:00am – 4:00pm

                There are no Saturday openings in November due to holiday weekends. We will be closed Thursday, Nov. 22 through Sunday Nov. 25 for Thanksgiving.

                Saturday openings in December are: Saturday, Dec. 8 from 9am-4pm. 

                Manatee Village will be open Saturday, Dec. 15 from 11am-4pm for an Old Florida Christmas, but this is a ticketed event costing $5.

                We will be closed Saturday, December 22 through Tuesday, December 25 for the winter holidays.

                We will be closed January 1 for New Year's Day.

                Phone: (941) 749-7165
                Email: manatee.village@manateeclerk.com

                E-mail addresses are public records under Florida law and are not exempt from public-records requirements. If you do not want your e-mail address to be subject to being released pursuant to a public-records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact by phone at the phone numbers above, or contact us in writing, via the United States Postal Service, at this address- Manatee County Historical Commission 1404 Manatee Ave. E, Bradenton, Fl 34208.

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                Address:

                1404 Manatee Avenue East 
                (SR 64)
                Bradenton, FL. 34208

                Phone:

                941-749-7165

                Village Hours

                Monday – Friday and 2nd & 4th Saturdays of each month

                9:00am – 4:00pm

                Closed holidays and their corresponding weekends.