Uncovering History at Manatee Mineral Spring Fences are up around the Manatee Mineral Spring Park as part of a major archaeological investigation project to recover the histories of the site before it is impacted by Bradenton’s RiverWalk extension. Reflections of Manatee applied to the City to carry out the project and the Council agreed to…
Bradenton park recognized as a stop on escaped slaves’ ‘underground railroad’ to freedom BY MARK YOUNG MARCH 20, 2019 08:48 AM BRADENTON – Mineral Springs Park is officially part of the National Park Services’ National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom for its historical ties to escaped slaves. Fresh water was life for anybody trying to survive in…
Angola’s Ashes A Newly Excavated Settlement Highlights Florida’s History as a Haven for Escaped Slaves Called one of the most significant historical sites in Florida and perhaps the U.S. by Florida historian Canter Brown Jr., Angola is a story of struggle, tragedy and, ultimately, survival in the quest for freedom. By Isaac Eger 6/27/2018 |…
Slaves had key stop to freedom in Bradenton. It’s drawing international attention. by MARK YOUNG, BRADENTON.COM | March 24, 2018 10:25 AM Mineral Springs may be getting a new historical designation as the National Parks Service considers it a possible destination of the Underground Railroad. Trudy Williams of Reflections of Manatee stands with Daphney Towns, organizer…
Federal Agency May Designate Bradenton City Park As Underground Railroad Site by DALE WHITE, SARASOTA HERALD TRIBUNE | March 31, 2018
