Lecture Series
Lectures will be held in the Wiggins Store Conference Room starting at 2 PM on the 4th Saturday,
January to October, except for scheduled closures or as otherwise noted.
Please note that there is no pre-registration or fees for these programs.
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Seating is limited to 30 and filled on a first come, first served basis.
Check in at the Wiggins Store to grab your free ticket anytime after 12:30 PM the day of the lecture.​
Preservation Begins at H.O.M.E.
Learn how a grassroots effort to save a historic building led to the creation of Manatee Village Historical Park and the preservation of six other important structures. These buildings serve as evidence of how early settlers lived, worked, educated their children, worshiped, and built a functioning society. Join us for a conversation about the significance of historic preservation and how these structures keep Florida’s pioneer history alive.
Image courtesy Manatee County Public Library Historic Digital Collections.
Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 2 - 3 pm
Outreach Lectures
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If you are interested in one of our lectures, but have a group or organization that can't attend, we offer Outreach Lectures. Let us come to you to present the topic to you and your group! Click Here for more details.