After months of preparation (see March 12 blog “An Artistic Representation of Florida’s First Capitol Building”), sounds of hammers and saws could be heard in Cascades Park as an army […]
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We have been “Ambitious from the Beginning!” and we are not about to stop now. Mark your calendars and get ready to be part of history! This event will leave
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The Spanish were the first Europeans to arrive in the Tallahassee area long before it was Florida’s capital and long before it was even called Tallahassee. The first group of
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By Doug Alderson The very first Capitol building of 1824 was a simple affair—a log cabin just large enough to house the territorial legislature of 13 appointed members along with
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Discover the fascinating and diverse world of Tallahassee-Leon County with these captivating fun facts! Prepare to be amazed by a region that combines scientific brilliance, breathtaking natural beauty, world-renown landmarks,
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Almost 12,000 years ago, people inhabited this area. They established settlements, created some of the finest Native American pottery ever made, and traded with places as far away as the Great Lakes.
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Some of Tallahassee’s history is not readily apparent and it begins with the antebellum period when the plantation-driven economy was dependent upon enslaved people of African descent.
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Many people who have heard the story of Tallahassee’s founding think of it as a simple affair. In order to create a central location for Florida’s capital and territorial legislature, merging the Spanish-created West Florida and East Florida.
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