Manatee Village Historical Park
Parking available
A multi-building historic park showcasing life on the Florida frontier from 1840 to 1918, featuring a general store, steam engine, schoolhouse, and church.

📜 Multi-building site sharing Manatee County's colorful backstory.
🔍 Spotlights the Bradenton area's pioneering era from 1840 to 1918.

Why Go

🚂 See 'Old Cabbage Head,' a 1913 steam engine
🛍️ Explore Wiggins General Store, experience 1900s shopping
🏫 Visit 15 historic/replica sites: schoolhouse, church, blacksmith shop
🌳 Learn about Florida's pioneer families at Manatee Burying Ground

Tips

🚶 Self-led tours with paper brochures or app
⚠️ Bring water, most areas lack A/C
♿ Some buildings not ADA compliant, online experiences available

Cost

💰 Admission is free, donations appreciated.

Hours

🕒 Monday–Friday, 9 AM–4 PM; 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 9 AM–4 PM.

🅿️ Parking

Parking lot available, main entrance on 14th Street East.

🚻 Toilets

Restrooms near 1887 Church and inside Wiggins General Store.

Last updated 28 days ago

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