Reflections of Manatee

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Reflections of Manatee Reflections of Manatee is a museum at the Curry Houses Historic District in Bradenton, Florida. All are welcome here.

We preserve history that happened here - freedom seekers of Angola, American settlers who arrived 1840s, Curry family in the Civil War, Cubans, and Seminole Reflections of Manatee’s mission is to inspire people to gain knowledge from the past to build a better future for our community. Our scope of collections covers the history of all peoples who occupied the land that is Manatee County Florida from 1800-1930 with a focus on the Settlement of Angola, The Curry Family, and The Village of Manatee. We are the custodians of the artifacts from the Settlement of Angola that were excavated during the 2020 archeological dig of the Manatee Springs Mineral Park. We know that all peoples' stories are important to history and understand that people are complicated.

It’s on our calendar. Is it on yours? The Back to Angola Festival, March 5-7, 2027. Don’t miss the fun.
10/31/2026

It’s on our calendar. Is it on yours? The Back to Angola Festival, March 5-7, 2027. Don’t miss the fun.

🇺🇸🇧🇸 Our history lives through the stories we share, the traditions we preserve, and the children we teach.

With documented history dating back to the early 1800s, the story of the Angola community connects Bradenton, Florida, and Red Bays, Andros, Bahamas.

The 2027 Back to Angola Festival brings generations together to celebrate this shared heritage. From cultural crafts to the vibrant spirit of Junkanoo, let’s keep that connection growing!

📍 Bradenton, Florida | March 5–7, 2027

10/30/2026

More spoooooky memento mori with Crystal. Hair bracelet with saint cameo!

10/26/2026

We had a rollicking good time at Dressed for Death this weekend with our fabulous guide, Crystal Kopp, who taught us all about Victorian hair jewelry called Memento Mori. Who knew death could be so fascinating.

10/25/2026
Hi friends - we are opening at noon today so we can finish setting up our SPECIAL EVENT for tonight.
10/24/2026

Hi friends - we are opening at noon today so we can finish setting up our SPECIAL EVENT for tonight.

There's still time to get advanced tickets to our special tour "Dressed for Death" on October 24th.
10/22/2026

There's still time to get advanced tickets to our special tour "Dressed for Death" on October 24th.

We had such fun with the Sister Cities group. They were interested and engaged and a great audience.
10/17/2026

We had such fun with the Sister Cities group. They were interested and engaged and a great audience.

Join us this Sunday for our second Conversations of the Porch series with Lisa Moore.
10/16/2026

Join us this Sunday for our second Conversations of the Porch series with Lisa Moore.

10/09/2026

Due to the inclement weather, all of our events for tomorrow, October 10, are CANCELED. We will reschedule The GoodTimers when things dry out.

10/07/2026

Due to a family emergency the free lecture "The Columbian Exchange on a Florida Platter" has been postponed. Stay tuned for future dates.

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1305 4th Avenue E
Bradenton, FL
34208

Opening Hours

Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

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