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Cattle Ranching in Manatee County -- AMERICA 250

Travel back to the days of cowhunters and open prairies as we explore Florida's early ranching history! This event includes a local history talk by Kel Roth from the Manatee Agricultural Museum, followed by a book discussion led by librarian Kira Thoenes, touching on the books A Land Remembered by Patrick D. Smith and Biscuits and 'Taters: A History of Cattle Ranching in Manatee County by Joe Warner

This event takes place at the Manatee County Agricultural Museum and will include a guided tour.

Date:
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Time:
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Library Branch:
Palmetto Branch Library
Location:
Offsite Location
Audience:
  Adults (18+)     Teens (13-18 years)  
Categories:
  AMERICA 250     Book Club/Author Talk/Readers Advisory     History/Local History/Archives     Lectures & Seminars  
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Kira Thoenes - Manatee County Public Library

Palmetto Library Assistant Supervisor
kira.thoenes@mymanatee.org
(941) 722-3333 ext. 6347
Palmetto Library