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Florida Maritime Museum

Housed in a 1912 schoolhouse and situated within the historic fishing village of Cortez, the Florida Maritime Museum tells stories pertinent to all aspects of Florida’s maritime history. Cortez Villagers have survived hurricanes, economic depressions and threats to their livelihood from a reduction in fishing grounds and regulations on the fishing industry. The residents of the community are passionate about preserving the past and ensuring that residents and visitors to Manatee County understand the significance of Cortez Village and the broader maritime history of the area.

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Hrs: Tuesday - Saturday 9AM - 4PM.

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History Museum Lesson Plan

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A history museum or historical museum is a museum dedicated to presenting artifacts and exhibits reflecting the history of a particular nation, local level or a specific historical prospective or period.

History museums and historic houses or sites constitute the largest number of museums in the United States.

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ABOUT

Florida Maritime Museum

Housed in a 1912 schoolhouse and situated within the historic fishing village of Cortez, the Florida Maritime Museum tells stories pertinent to all aspects of Florida’s maritime history. Cortez Villagers have survived hurricanes, economic depressions and threats to their livelihood from a reduction in fishing grounds and regulations on the fishing industry. The residents of the community are passionate about preserving the past and ensuring that residents and visitors to Manatee County understand the significance of Cortez Village and the broader maritime history of the area.

contact info

Hrs: Tuesday - Saturday 9AM - 4PM.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

History Museum Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

A history museum or historical museum is a museum dedicated to presenting artifacts and exhibits reflecting the history of a particular nation, local level or a specific historical prospective or period.

History museums and historic houses or sites constitute the largest number of museums in the United States.

View Lesson Plan>>

ABOUT

Florida Maritime Museum

Housed in a 1912 schoolhouse and situated within the historic fishing village of Cortez, the Florida Maritime Museum tells stories pertinent to all aspects of Florida’s maritime history. Cortez Villagers have survived hurricanes, economic depressions and threats to their livelihood from a reduction in fishing grounds and regulations on the fishing industry. The residents of the community are passionate about preserving the past and ensuring that residents and visitors to Manatee County understand the significance of Cortez Village and the broader maritime history of the area.

contact info

Hrs: Tuesday - Saturday 9AM - 4PM.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

History Museum Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

A history museum or historical museum is a museum dedicated to presenting artifacts and exhibits reflecting the history of a particular nation, local level or a specific historical prospective or period.

History museums and historic houses or sites constitute the largest number of museums in the United States.

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