We loved this place so much, we got married there! We were married at the pergola and sunken garden by the "white cottage". It is so beautiful and very reasonable!

A lot of locals seem to think that the historic (1927) Osprey Schoolhouse, visible from US 41, is all there is, but that's just the Visitor Center for this 30-acre outdoor museum on Little Sarasota Bay.

Prehistoric (500 years ago, same time as the Pyramids in Egypt were being built!) Indian shell mounds, pioneer-day (1868 on) buildings, and ...

Growing up in this area has always been special, I have spent lots of time in this great outdoor/indoor museum . Florida History and natural history can be found here. Prices are really fair, and tour guides are very knowledgeable !! Surround yourself with native plants, animals and some of Florida's best kept secrets of the indians and ...

We thought there would be a short trail, perhaps one building. Instead we found a guide who led us on a tour of an extensive estate with beautiful views. We really felt what it was like to live in the area at each of several periods in history. It was fun, it taught us a lot, we will be back soon.