Manatee Village Historical Park
Hours & Location
Our Hours:
Monday–Friday, 2nd & 4th* Saturdays of the month
9 AM–4 PM
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Closed on holidays and their associated weekends.
Upcoming Closures:
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March 29 (Fri.) for Good Friday
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April 8 - 10 (Mon. - Wed.) for building maintenance
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May 25 - 27 (Sat. - Mon.) for Memorial Day Weekend.
Admission:
Admission is free; donations are appreciated
Located at:
1404 Manatee Avenue East (SR 64)
Bradenton, FL 34208
Upcoming Saturday Openings:​​​
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April 13 and 27
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May 11
Upcoming Events
Lecture: Florida's First Eco-tourist
Saturday, April 27, 2024 | 2 - 3 pm
Having explored northeastern Florida with his father in 1764, William Bartram returned in 1774 on a solo adventure, to seek out new species of plants and animals and further his understanding of Florida's diverse ecology and Native American societies. Hear the story of William Bartram's adventures traveling by foot, canoe, and horseback throughout central and western Florida.
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Image: Drawing by Howard Pyle
Lecture: What's In A Name?: Toponyms of Florida and where they come from.
Saturday, June 22, 2024 | 2 - 3 pm
Names are powerful words. We call places, cities, and counties by their given names, often without a thought as to how they came to be called those names. Join Curator, Matthew Woodside, to learn about the forgotten origins of Florida place names through history, stories, and people who have called Florida home throughout the centuries.
Image: courtesy the private collection of Roy Winkelman