Manatee Village Historical Park is a unique collection of historical buildings, objects, and artifacts that highlight the aspects of life in Florida during the pioneering era. Historical buildings around the park include the Curator’s Corner, Wiggins General Store, Fogarty Boatworks, a blacksmith’s shop, the Settler’s House, the smokehouse and mill, the Potter Barn, an 1887 church, and an 1860 courthouse. There is also a schoolhouse and cemetery, a pavilion and picnic tables shaded by large oak trees, and a children’s play area known as Junior Junction. Other amenities at the Manatee Village Historical Park include modern restrooms, water fountains, two doggie clean-up stations, and a wheelchair lift to the second floor of the Wiggins Store.

1404 Manatee Avenue East, Bradenton, FL 34208, Phone: 941-749-7165

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