Manatee Village Historical Park

Manatee Village Historical Park is an open-air museum set on nearly four acres in Bradenton, Florida, dedicated to preserving the pioneer heritage of Manatee County's founding period from 1840 to 1918. Opened on July 4, 1976, the park encompasses 14 carefully restored and relocated structures — from an 1860 courthouse to an 1887 Methodist church — grouped beneath a canopy of century-old oak trees. The park hosts weddings, ceremonies, meetings, birthday parties, and other private events in several of its historic spaces. The 1887 Old Meeting House Church seats up to 125 guests and features original 1887 pews, stained glass windows, air conditioning, and two ready-rooms. The Courtyard and Gazebo provide a shaded outdoor setting accommodating up to 100 guests, with a classic gazebo framed by Spanish moss and oak trees. The 1860 Courthouse — the oldest remaining wooden courthouse in Florida — is available for smaller gatherings and photo opportunities of up to 25 guests.