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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 …
By Doug Alderson Have you ever wondered about the individuals for whom the streets and buildings in downtown Tallahassee were named? Or …
Doug Alderson Members of the Apalachee Indians of the Talimali Band in 2023, courtesy of the Talimali Band Tallahassee has long served …
Discover the fascinating and diverse world of Tallahassee-Leon County with these captivating fun facts! Prepare to be amazed by a region that …
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.
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.
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.