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Helpful Research Links

Palmetto Historical Park’s Online Collection

https://palmettohistoricalpark.catalogaccess.com/
We’re in the process of digitizing our archives! Check out what we have so far.

Manatee County Public Library Digital Collection

http://cdm16681.contentdm.oclc.org/
This database is a wonderful research database with historic images, interviews, and speeches.

National Register of Historic Places

https://www.nps.gov/nr/research/
The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation’s historic places worthy of preservation.

Florida Division of Historical Resources

http://dos.myflorida.com/historical/
The Division is responsible for preserving and promoting Florida’s historical, archaeological and folk culture resources.

Palmetto Historical Park

Contact

Phone: (941) 723-4991
Email: PalmettoHistoricalPark@ manateeclerk.com

Hours & Location

Tuesday - Friday &
1st & 3rd Saturday of the Month
10:00am - 12:00pm &
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Palmetto Historical Park &
Offices of the Palmetto Historical Commission

515 10th Avenue West
Palmetto, FL 34221

While the Carnegie Library is accessible during regular open hours, a Guided Tour is necessary to see the other historical buildings. Tours are free and held at 2pm every day that the Park is open.

News

Art at the Park

June 16 & June 30
9 AM — 12 AM

Guest Speaker: Jonathan Torkos

June 6, 2026
10 AM

Guest Speaker: Mayor, Daniel West

June 17, 2026
11 AM

        

Emails

Latest News · Events · & Updates

Phone: (941) 723-4991
Email Us
Palmetto Historical Park &
Offices of the Palmetto Historical Commission

515 10th Avenue West
Palmetto, FL 34221
Tuesday - Friday &
1st & 3rd Saturday of the Month
10:00am - 12:00pm
& 1:00pm - 4:00pm

While the Carnegie Library is accessible during regular open hours, a Guided Tour is necessary to see the other historical buildings.
Tours are free and held at 2pm every day that the Park is open.




        

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