ATTENTION:
ACTIVE SIT MAINTENANCE
Manatee Village Historical Park is open to visitors, but there will be active maintenance on the property as site work continues.
If you're planning to visit, please stay on marked walking paths and use caution while moving through the park. Your safety is our priority, and we appreciate your patience as improvements continue!
Thank you for understanding!
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
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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​September 1 - Labor Day
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September 15 -staff in-service day
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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​August 9
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August 23
NOTICE: Due to Hurricane Milton the Junior Junction Playground is unavailable until further notice.
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Upcoming Events
Summer Saturdays:
Cow Hunter Day
Saturday, August 9 & 23, 2025 |10 am -12 pm
In August, saddle up and step back in time for Cow Hunter Day!
Try your hand at roping a (pretend!) cow head, play with old-fashioned pioneer toys, and discover what life was like for the original Florida cow hunters. It’s a day of hands-on history you won't want to miss!
Lecture: Florida and the Spanish-American War of 1898
Saturday, August 23, 2025 | 2 - 3 pm
Although brief, the Spanish-American War brought the Tampa and Manatee areas into national focus and marked a turning point in U.S. history. Join curator Matt Woodside to explore how the war shifted America away from isolationism, expanded its global influence, and fueled the rise of a world-class navy. The talk also examines the role of Yellow Journalism in shaping public opinion and America’s emerging identity as a global power.
Image courtesy: University of Florida Digital Collection
