PRESERVING HISTORY & IMPROVING OUR COMMUNITY

Reflections of Manatee is situated at the Curry Houses Historic District in Bradenton, Florida. We focus on the history of the Village of Manatee, Curry Family, and the Maroon Angola Settlement. Archaeology and the 19th Century are also featured at this historic site.


VISIT THE CURRY HOUSES HISTORIC DISTRICT

Thursday - Saturday 10AM - 3PM (last tour at 2:30PM)

Located right next to Manatee Mineral Spring Park and Riverwalk East. You may want to call us before visiting, as volunteer hours vary . Tours at other times available by appointment.

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    Field Trips to Reflections!
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A VISIT TO OUR SITE INCLUDES 

Samuel Curry House

The Samuel G. and Amanda Curry House (circa 1860) is a historic house museum with furnishings from the 1800s. 

Mary Amelia's House

The Mary Amelia Curry House (circa 1860) is an exhibit center. The Manatee Room currently hosts an exhibit about the early settlement, including artifacts found during archaeological investigations. The “Archaeology of Freedom” exhibit highlights the excavations for Angola.

Theodosia Curry House

Our Visitors Center houses the exhibit "Freedom Seekers at the Manatee", which tells the dramatic story of the maroon community of Angola and Florida's Underground Railroad.