Best History Museum in Sunset Beach

"For history buffs, the perfect place to spend the day is the Manatee Village, Historical Park. The park is home to a collection of historical objects, artifacts, and buildings that help show visitors how life in Florida was during the pioneer years. Some of the historic buildings include a smokehouse and mill, Potter's Barn, Fogarty Boatworks, Curator's Corner, a blacksmith shop, Wiggins General Store, and an 1887 church."

"Learn about the history of Manatee County with a trip to the Manatee Village Historical Park. The venue features dozens of photographs and artifacts of Manatee County through the decades and is managed by the Florida Association of Museums. Head here for the annual Heritage Days for special exhibits, live performances and reenactments that tell the story of life in Manatee County."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Ebyabe used under CC BY-SA 3.0. An open-air museum and a park in Florida’s Bradenton, Manatee Village Historical Park is recognized as a National Historic Site. This space comprises 14 replica and preserved structures to honor Manatee County’s founding period from 1840-1918."

"If you would like to learn a little more about the history of the area, the Florida Maritime Museum provides you with a glimpse of the people and events that shaped Florida into the state it is today. The museum occupies 4 acres of land and includes the historic fishing village of Cortez as well as a 1912 schoolhouse building. The Florida Maritime Museum was designed to showcase the significance of the regional commercial fishing industry."

"Florida Maritime Museum 4415 119th Street W Cortez, Florida 34215 • 941-708-6121. A non-profit organization, the old Cortez Rural Graded School was transformed into the Florida Maritime Museum to educate visitors on the topic of Florida’s maritime heritage. It sits on 1.6 hectares (four acres) of land in the historic fishing village of Cortez."

"Discover old Florida through the history of Cortez Fishing Village. Explore the traveling exhibits such as the current attraction, Caught in the Storm, 100 Years of Florida Hurricanes. Permanent exhibits feature an expansive shell collection, ship models, and more."

"The only surviving plantation house in South Florida as well as the oldest building in Manatee County, The Gamble Plantation Historic State Park features a plantation restored to resemble its original beauty during the mid-1800s."

"1227 12th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205-7336+1 919-306-5745[email protected]http://reworkedcreations.com/. ReWorked Creations is an interactive reuse art gallery located in the heart of the Village of the Arts in Bradenton, FL. Check out the art created from a wide variety of reclaimed and repurposed materials. Create your own art in the Make and Take room using materials and tools provided."

"Want a delicious frozen treat with a side of awesome music history?. Head out to Rockin Gelato on Cortez Road West in Bradenton where you’ll enjoy a variety of gelato flavors and an impressive collection of rock ‘n roll memorabilia. You’ll also find a variety of locally-made ice cream flavors, fresh-baked pastries, sandwiches, coffee, and other sweet treats (Fireball Whiskey Fudge, anybody?)."

"Then you’ll love their sister location over at the Twistee Treat in St. Pete Beach. Since it’s the same company, you know the ice cream is gonna be just as good here!. The Twistee Treat menu includes hand-dipped ice cream waffle cones, brownie sundaes, frappe freezes, banana splits, and Twistee typhoons, which combine your favorite ice cream and toppings into a mixed-up dessert."

"Ordering a frozen dessert from Twistee Treat, a St. Pete Beach ice cream landmark, is a must on any visit to Florida’s Gulf Coast. Twistee Treat operates out of a giant ice cream cone on Gulf Boulevard. Visitors from across North America cannot resist the urge to pose for a picture with the larger-than-life cone."

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