MANATEE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

BRADENTON, FL

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The Manatee County Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Bradenton, Florida, that is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Manatee County. The society was founded in 1966 and has since become a respected authority on the area's rich cultural heritage.

The society maintains a large collection of historical artifacts, photographs, and documents that are available for research and public viewing. The society also provides educational programs, lectures, and tours to schools, community groups, and visitors to the area.

One of the society's main initiatives is the preservation of the historic buildings in Manatee County. The society has successfully saved many important structures from demolition, including the Old Manatee County Courthouse and the Carnegie Library.

The Manatee County Historical Society is also responsible for the operation of the Manatee Village Historical Park, which includes several restored buildings, a blacksmith shop, and a general store that provide visitors with a glimpse into life in Manatee County in the 1800s.

The society is run by a dedicated group of volunteers, who work tirelessly to ensure that the history of Manatee County is preserved for future generations. The society welcomes visitors and encourages anyone with an interest in local history to become a member.

MANATEE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in BRADENTON FL. US MID #8401201077

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

Contact MANATEE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

MANATEE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
4501 MANATEE AVENUE W 234
BRADENTON
FL
34209

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MANATEE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8401201077
Name MANATEE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 596152240
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 27.495723, -82.606474
CODES FIPS State Code: 12
FIPS County Code: 081
US Census Tract: 000407
US Census Block: 2009