A fascinating 30-acre site overlooking beautiful Little Sarasota Bay that preserves and interprets 5,000 years of history. Visitors go inside a prehistoric shell mound to experience an archaeology exhibition about this region's earliest inhabitants. Florida's pioneer life is shared through homestead era buildings. There are also formal gardens created around the turn of the century by Mrs. Potter Palmer. Nature trails, a large Butterfly Garden and picnic tables add to your outdoor adventure. Read Less