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:​​​​​​​
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November 11
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November 27 - 28​
Upcoming Saturday Openings:​​​​​​​​​​​​
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October 11
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October 25
NOTICE: DUE TO PAVING ON 14TH ST. E.
OUR MAIN ENTRANCE AND PARKING LOT
CAN ONLY BE ACCESSED FROM 15TH ST. E.
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Upcoming Events
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Cemetery Scavenger Hunt:
All September & October
​Grab a scavenger sheet and head into the 1850 Manatee Burying Ground to see what you can discover! Search for the oldest headstone, spot unique symbols carved in stone, and uncover fascinating pieces of Manatee County’s past. It’s a hands-on history adventure you can enjoy at your own pace all September and October!
Cemetery Tours
Saturday, October 11, 2025 |
9:30 - 10:30 am & 11 am - 12 pm
Join us for a free hour-long tour of the 1850 Manatee Burying Grounds led by a member of Manatee Village's staff. Tours cover different facets of life during Manatee's Founding Period (1840-1918) as well as stories of those buried in the burying grounds. Topics vary depending on the staff member leading the tour.
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Lecture: From Swampland to Self-Sufficiency: Florida Homesteading
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 2 - 3 pm
Discover how the Homestead Act of 1862 shaped Florida’s landscape, communities, and spirit of independence. From the challenges of early pioneers to today’s backyard gardens, this engaging talk blends rich history with practical modern homesteading tips—seed packets, grow zones, and seasonal planting—showing how the legacy of self-reliance is still alive in Florida
Image courtesy: Manatee County Public Library Historical Digital Collection