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PALMETTO — Palmetto Historical Park and Manatee County Agricultural Museum will be open for an Evening Christmas Tour Friday, December 10, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Learn about Palmetto’s history and enjoy the park and buildings which will be decorated for the holidays. While on the tour, honor family and friends who have served our country by hanging an ornament on the Military Museum’s Memory Tree and collect the special recipes available in all of the buildings. Children can enter the reindeer trivia contest. Cookies and coffee will be served afterwards. The park is located at 515 – 10th Ave. West, Palmetto. The tour is free, but reservations are needed. Call 941-721-2034 for more information and to make reservations by December 9. About Palmetto Historical Park Where the Past Comes Alive! The Palmetto Historical Park offers children of all ages the opportunity to learn about the history of Palmetto and the area on the north side of the Manatee River. While touring the park, visitors can check for mail at the 1880 Post Office, write on slates in the Schoolhouse and try on pioneer clothing in the cottage. The Chapel, Military Museum and 1914 Carnegie Library add to visitors’ experience. The Palmetto Historical Park is a joint project of the Palmetto Historical Commission, Manatee County Clerk of Circuit Court, the Manatee County Board of County Commission, and the City of Palmetto.