A delicate, intricate lace doily is framed in a circular, dark wooden and gold-trimmed shadow box, hanging against a textured, light-colored wall.

Reflections of Manatee

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General Admission

Come visit our 1860 Sam G. house while it&rsquo;s dressed for a Victorian wake! Learn how the people of Old Manatee conducted wakes and memorialized the dead. You will also have the opportunity to see a display of authentic memento mori, death photographs, and decorations. &nbsp;This tour brings death to life! Join us and take home your own memento mori. By joining us, you help keep these often-overlooked stories in the conversation, supporting Reflections of Manatee&rsquo;s work to preserve places and experiences that connect our community across time. 📜

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Come visit our 1860 Sam G. house while it’s dressed for a Victorian wake! Learn how the people of Old Manatee conducted wakes and memorialized the dead. You will also have the opportunity to see a display of authentic memento mori, death photographs, and decorations.  This tour brings death to life! Join us and take home your own memento mori. By joining us, you help keep these often-overlooked stories in the conversation, supporting Reflections of Manatee’s work to preserve places and experiences that connect our community across time. 📜

Reflections of Manatee

Dressed for Death

1305 4th Ave E

General Admission

$5

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