| We are a not-for-profit corporation, organized in 1997, for the conservation of historical resources that benefit the general public. Our purpose is to protect historically significant structures, sites, and items of historical interest, and also protection of environmentally sensitive and archaeologically important properties. Our goal is to educate the public about Florida's history and how it relates to the development of our nation. |
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| Reflections of Manatee |
Upcoming Events History Detectives-Internet Club Discover the Fun of Researching History Join volunteers as they discover interesting facts about history. Club members accept assignments that assist Reflections in documenting historic facts that relate to Florida history. Researchers become educated in using research tools, Internet sites and links that will assist in their personal searches. As information is discovered, members (detectives) call for a meeting to share the information found. Brown Bag Lunch at the Park Members meet by appointment at the Manatee Mineral Spring Park located at 1312 2nd Avenue East. Bradenton, Florida 34208 two blocks north of SR64,4 miles west of I-75 Past Activities: Uncovering history of the black citizens of Town of Manatee We are featuring a program of several diverse individuals. Jeffrey Bolding "Bolden" Run-away Slave, Freed man, Esteemed Manatee County Citizen Village of Angola, Run-away slave settlement on the Manatee River Black Seminoles of Manatee ON-LINE Detectives On-line participation Contribute to our historical research via email. Contact reflectionsofmanatee@msn.com for a list of opportunities. Home School Opportunities, On-line Youth Detectives This is a great opportunity for Internet interaction with an educational club. You will get a lot of experience in research in this club. Sites we recommend include: Library of Congress, University Libraries, State Archives and the like. Reflections of Manatee Ongoing Events Reflections of Manatee, Inc., teamed up with several groups to provide an ongoing archaeological research station located at Manatee Mineral Springs and surrounding area. Students from New College of Sarasota, Florida, Traces of our Past, and The Florida Public Archaeology Network are working on collecting research, studying artifacts previously found at the site and planning digs under the direction of Dr. Uzi Barahm. Most recently under the direction of the Army Corp of Engineers, the Whitten Technologies provided at comprehensive study of the site using Tomography. Tad Britt also tested a new invention called the Hammer. Tomography is explained as a type of (MRI like) photography of the ground. The "Hammer" is used to tag artifacts seen in the photo's. Photos and videos were taken of the ground and will be studied for years by archaeologists,without having to visit the site. Help Restore our Museum Houses Volunteer Days at the Museum Houses Interested in helping our group maintain and repair these historical buildings. Attend one of our volunteer days, on the third Saturday of every month 9 AM - 1 PM. Lunch is provided. We have many jobs from raking, sweeping, painting, even sewing. Reflections of Manatee, Inc was recommended for funding for restoration money from the State of Florida Division of Historical resources, Special Category Grant. Nearly $200,000 will be spent on the three homes restoration within the next two years. Architects, general contractors and contractors are needed! Contact Trudy Williams at 941-746-2035 to reserve your lunch for the next volunteer day. Please come and join the group who is making it all happen. These houses will become museums open to the general public when completed. The largest room will provide a location for meetings, and fund raising. EXHIBITS NEEDED Do you have any antiques you would like to donate? Donations are tax deductible! We are looking for working 1925 stove and refrigerator, player piano, 1925 craftsmen/mission style furniture. For our 1860 Living History Museum we are looking for any antiques of that era. |
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| Conservation Update: National Register accepts Blackbead tree In 2007, our Blackbead tree (Catclaw: Pithecellobium unguis-cati) located at the Manatee Mineral Spring has been accepted by the National Register of Big Trees as not only a State but also a National winner! |
The Samuel G. and Amanda
Curry House, Circa 1860. Will
become a Living History Museum
dedicated to showing the lifestyle
of the affluent Curry Family.
Curry House, Circa 1860. Will
become a Living History Museum
dedicated to showing the lifestyle
of the affluent Curry Family.
Amelia Curry House built circa
1860. This house will become
a exhibit hall and will hold a
small office.
1860. This house will become
a exhibit hall and will hold a
small office.
This 1925 Craftsman Dwelling,
also built by the Curry family
will demonstrate the average
citizen of Manatee, Florida in
1925.
also built by the Curry family
will demonstrate the average
citizen of Manatee, Florida in
1925.
Supplies needed: Wooden doors and
windows, flooring, A/C Unit, antique
lighting fixtures, antique gas stove
(1925) and antique refrigerator,
Mission style furniture or older.
Donations are tax deductible!
windows, flooring, A/C Unit, antique
lighting fixtures, antique gas stove
(1925) and antique refrigerator,
Mission style furniture or older.
Donations are tax deductible!