Established | July 4, 1976 [1] |
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Location | 1404 Manatee Ave East Bradenton, Florida |
Coordinates | 27°29′41″N82°32′53″W / 27.4947°N 82.5480°W |
Type | Open-air museum |
Owner | Manatee County Historical Commission, Inc. [1] |
Public transit access | Manatee County Transit Authority (MCAT) |
Nearest parking | On site (no charge) |
Website | Manatee Village Historical Park |
Manatee Village Historical Park is an open-air museum located in Bradenton, Florida, United States, at 1404 Manatee Avenue East.
Manatee Village Historical Park preserves the pioneer heritage of Manatee County's founding period of 1840-1918. The historical park contains 14 preserved and replica structures representative of the founding period, including the 1903 Wiggins General Store, the Fogarty Boatworks, the 1912 Stephens House, a smokehouse, a sugar cane mill, a barn, the 1887 Methodist church, the 1908 schoolhouse, the 1860 courthouse, a Cow Hunter's bunkhouse, and a steam engine. [2] Museum visitors can also tour the nearby 1850 Manatee burying grounds. Admission is free.
In 1974, a group of women formed the Heritage of Manatee’s Environment Committee after hearing of plans to tear down two historic buildings, the 1887 Methodist church and 1860 courthouse. The Committee worked with county officials to reestablish the Manatee County Historical Commission. The Commission had both historic buildings moved to the current museum location in December 1975 and restoration efforts began. Manatee Village Historical Park was officially opened on July 4, 1976. The museum has since grown to include 14 structures. [3]
The Manatee Village Historical Park contains 14 preserved and replica structures representing the cultural heritage of Manatee County's founding period of 1840-1918:
The park offers educational programs to the public, including school field trips, group tours (fee), the Life of a Civil War Soldier traveling trunk, guest speakers, and events. The park is also involved in Manatee History Day, an affiliate of National History Day. [5]
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