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It's officially SUMMER BREAK! Save the date for Art at the Park! We’re hosting two themed drop in craft days this June a...
05/31/2026

It's officially SUMMER BREAK! Save the date for Art at the Park! We’re hosting two themed drop in craft days this June at Palmetto Historical Park.

Our first event is June 16. We’ll be creating mosaic art projects using air dry clay and beans. There will be lots of fun projects to choose from including necklaces, pinch pot trinket dishes and more.

The second event is June 30, just in time for the 4th of July and America’s 250th birthday celebration. We’ll be making patriotic windsocks, bracelets, and more festive crafts. Don’t miss out on the fun! No reservations are required. Stop by on either day from 9am to 12pm to participate!

As we wrap up National Historic Preservation Month, we wanted to reach out to the community for help preserving the hist...
05/29/2026

As we wrap up National Historic Preservation Month, we wanted to reach out to the community for help preserving the history and legacy of Coach Eddie Shannon and Lincoln Memorial High School.

Palmetto Historical Park is actively seeking photographs, memories, and historical items to add to the Alice V. Myers Archive Center. If you are willing to share any photographs, memories, or materials, please stop in or contact us! Digital scans are welcome, original photos are not required.

Contact [email protected] or call 941-723-4991.

We hope you will join us to welcome our special Guest Speaker, Jonathan Torkos for his talk, "Palmetto in Postcards"! T...
05/28/2026

We hope you will join us to welcome our special Guest Speaker, Jonathan Torkos for his talk, "Palmetto in Postcards"! The talk will be next Saturday, June 6 at 10 AM in the basement of the Carnegie Library at Palmetto Historical Park. Jonathan will explore Palmetto’s rich history through postcards from the Historical Records Library's collection. After the presentation, stick around, lunch will be provided courtesy of the Palmetto Historical Commission. Free to attend - no reservations required!

We were grateful for the opportunity to participate and contribute to preserving this historic space!
05/28/2026

We were grateful for the opportunity to participate and contribute to preserving this historic space!

This photo from the Alice V. Myers Archive Center at Palmetto Historical Park shows children from the Manatee River Boat...
05/27/2026

This photo from the Alice V. Myers Archive Center at Palmetto Historical Park shows children from the Manatee River Boat Club at Camp Lancaster. Camp Lancaster was named after Dr. Blake Lancaster, who provided the land for the camp. It was located on the north side of the Manatee River near Red Fish Point, south of Parrish.

The property was used by both the boat club and the pram fleet for boating, racing, and week long encampments. Also included is a Bradenton Herald article from August 15, 1954, featuring photos of the boat club during a campout. Let us know in the comments if you remember Camp Lancaster!

Today, we honor and remember the courageous men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Palmetto Hist...
05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the courageous men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Palmetto Historical Park is closed today in observance of our regular operating schedule and we will reopen tomorrow at 10:00 a.m.

As Palmetto High School’s Class of 2026 celebrates their graduation ceremony tonight, we are sharing a look back at the ...
05/22/2026

As Palmetto High School’s Class of 2026 celebrates their graduation ceremony tonight, we are sharing a look back at the Class of 1943. This includes a graduation photo and the “Last Will and Testament” from their yearbook. If you recognize any of the names, please let us know. We noticed a very special name on the list, Palmetto Historical Park’s beloved historian, Alice V. Myers.

May is National Preservation Month!Last week, Carla from Palmetto Historical Park along with Tori from Florida Maritime...
05/21/2026

May is National Preservation Month!

Last week, Carla from Palmetto Historical Park along with Tori from Florida Maritime Museum attended the Preserve Florida Conference hosted by Florida Trust for Historic Preservation, Inc. held in St. Pete.

Carla was able to participate in several cemetery preservation sessions to stay up to date on the latest best practices and preservation methods. We are always eager to continue learning so we can better preserve and protect our community’s history for future generations.

Take a look at this advertisement for Palmetto Drug Company, featuring a photograph of the store’s interior. The ad appe...
05/19/2026

Take a look at this advertisement for Palmetto Drug Company, featuring a photograph of the store’s interior. The ad appeared in The Bradenton Herald on May 29, 1924, and reads: “Palmetto Drug Company , H.S. Hughes, Manager. "The Rexall Store.’”

Meet Erik Zaborsky, Registrar and Collections Specialist at PHP!Erik has been with the Historical Resources Department f...
05/18/2026

Meet Erik Zaborsky, Registrar and Collections Specialist at PHP!

Erik has been with the Historical Resources Department for two years and serves as the Registrar and Collections Specialist for Palmetto Historical Park, where he catalogs, maintains, and cares for the collection. He loves Manatee County’s ranching, mining, and agricultural history, as well as its nautical heritage. In his free time, he enjoys exploring South Florida’s plants, wildlife, geology, and local history.

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515 10th Avenue W
Palmetto, FL
34221

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm
Friday 10am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm

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