2026 Manatee Heritage Days Coming Soon

This year marks the 47th year for Manatee Heritage Days, the time when Manatee County’s historical organizations and sites come together to celebrate our community’s heritage by providing opportunities for our area’s residents and visitors to experience the past. Reenactments, lectures, classes, walking tours, open houses and family programming will highlight the celebration’s events, which takes place in March.

Originally a week in length, Heritage Days grew to nine days, and in 1995, Manatee Heritage Days expanded to a month-long event. The activities have been as varied as exhibits and parades. Events take place this year both virtually, as well as throughout Manatee County communities. Through these events, participants can experience the pioneer lifestyle and learn how Manatee County has grown and developed.

Manatee Heritage Days is supported and organized by the Manatee County Clerk of Circuit Court’s Department of Historical Resources, under the auspices of Angelina “Angel” Colonneso, Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller.

A schedule of events will be available in February. Most are free, though some require a reservation or admission fee. Join with us in this countywide celebration of our community's past.

For general information about Manatee Heritage Days, please call (941) 741-4070.