Manatee Village Historical Park
Welcome to
Discover the rich history of Manatee County through our 15 points of interest, including the oldest building from 1860. Stroll through our carefully preserved structures and immerse yourself in the stories that shaped our past from 1840 to 1918.
Our Hours:
Monday–Friday, 2nd & 4th
Saturdays of the month
9 AM – 4 PM​​
Located at:
1404 Manatee Avenue East (SR 64), Bradenton, FL 34208
Admission:
Admission is free; donations are appreciated
Mackenzie and Channing are off to Tallahassee for Florida History Day
View Channing and Mackenzie's Projects!
Wishing Channing and Mackenzie the best of luck as they prepare to compete at Florida History Day!
Channing and Mackenzie first competed in Manatee History Day and were selected to advance to the state-level competition. Soon, they’ll represent Manatee County in Tallahassee! We are so proud of their hard work!
We want to give a special shoutout to the local businesses that donated vouchers, gifts, and goodies to send them off with a little extra luck and motivation!
Bishop Museum of Science and Nature
Bradenton Marauders
Clementines
Metro Diner
Smugglers Cove
SweetBerries
A special shoutout to the Friends of Manatee Village for sponsoring Pizza Party and the FHD shirts, and to DayVibes for bringing the shirts to life!
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Manatee Village Historical Park Turns 50!
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SAVE THE DATE
Saturday, July 11, 2026 | 10 am - 2 pm
Please help us celebrate our 50th anniversary by attending out "50 Years at the Village' event on July 11th!
JOIN OUR BUILD CONTEST
Registration NOW OPEN through July 1st
Open to all ages and perfect for continuing education in the summer! Builds are displayed during the celebration event on July 11th and voted on by the public!
RENEW YOUR VOWS
Saturday, July 11, 2026 | 10 am - 2 pm
Ready to renew your vows in the historic 1887 Church? Register now to secure your spot.
This July marks 50 years since the 1976 Bicentennial movement that inspired the creation of historical organizations, preservation societies, and open-air museums just like Manatee Village Historical Park. To celebrate both anniversaries with YOU, our community, Manatee Village Historical Park is inviting you to their
“50 Years at the Village” celebration event on
July 11th from 10 am – 2 pm.
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VOTE FOR US!
Bradenton's Best is back and we need your help!
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We're on a mission to top last year's bronze level for best museum and we need your help to make it happen!
Voting is OPEN NOW until May 8th, and you can vote daily at the link below.
You can find us in three different categories all under "Things to Do": Attractions, Outdoor Attractions, and Museums!
Thank you for your support!
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