On display at The Grove Museum from January 11, 2024, to June 30, 2024, Early Florida Maps & Tallahassee’s Bicentennial features maps on loan from the Cognetta Family Trust Map Collection, digital prints courtesy of the State Library of Florida and the Library of Congress, and artifacts on loan from the Bureau of Archaeological Research, […]
Celebrate the Tallahassee-Leon County Bicentennial with the Leon County Public Library! Explore Tallahassee-Leon County's rich heritage, complete fun activities, and earn badges while reading books as part of our Beanstack Reading Challenge. Complete the Bicentennial Challenge for a chance to win special prizes in our end-of-year drawing! Start logging now at LeonCountyFL.Beanstack.com
Join us for the latest exhibition at the Anderson Brickler Gallery, opening on February 2nd. The Brown v. Board of Education decision, issued unanimously by the Supreme Court of the United States on May 17, 1954, was a watershed in American jurisprudence. We take a look back at the circumstances that compelled the five groups […]
A FREE performance honoring Freedom’s Eve and Florida’s Emancipation Day. This concert was planned in partnership with the Florida Department of State, the John G. Riley Center & Museum, Soul of Southside, and the Tallahassee Downtown Improvement Authority.
A reenactment of the reading of the Emancipation Proclamation held annually on the steps of the Knott House Museum.
Tallahassee's first ever women's pre-professional sports team in the 200 year history, TLH Reckoning! > Local Dreams > Local Players > Local Ownership > Local Legacy Experience the thrill of women's pre-professional soccer as you secure your tickets to witness our talented team in action! Join us for an unforgettable match filled with skillful plays, […]
Join the Leon County Public Library for an engaging presentation by Dr. Aron Myers from the John G. Riley House, as we explore the rich history and celebration of Florida's Emancipation Day! Discover more about this momentous event and broaden your understanding of our Leon County community's history.
Welcome to the Rhythm & Jazz Summer Series! Get ready to groove to the smooth sounds of jazz and feel the rhythm in the air. Join us on Sun May 26, 2024 at 3:00 pm at Kleman Plaza for an afternoon filled with live music and good vibes. Bring your friends and family to enjoy […]
📣Introducing TallyFest 2024!📣 Get ready to celebrate Tallahassee like never before at TallyFest 2024! 🎉 📅 Save the Date: June 1st, 2024 🕙 Time: 10 am - 4 pm 📍 Location: Cascades Park, Tallahassee, FL 🥳 This isn't just an event; it's a vibrant showcase of 200 years of Tallahassee's rich history and culture. 🎊 […]
Inspired by “Leon County Heritage Tour Guidebooks and Maps,” a companion to the booklet entitled, “In Their Own Words: African American Oral Histories, Leon County, Florida,” published by the John G. Riley Center and Museum of African American History and Culture, this 2-hour Armchair Heritage Tour is a PowerPoint and in-person journey through time providing […]
Tallahassee's first ever women's pre-professional sports team in the 200 year history, TLH Reckoning! > Local Dreams > Local Players > Local Ownership > Local Legacy Experience the thrill of women's pre-professional soccer as you secure your tickets to witness our talented team in action! Join us for an unforgettable match filled with skillful plays, […]
The Capital Chordsmen 2024 Annual Show, "THAT FOOD SHOW presents The Capital Chordsmen in KITCHEN KWARTETS" is a whimsical send-up of all your favorite cooking show competitions. The chorus and quartets will "compete" in breakfast-through-leftovers rounds, with every song about (or, at least mentioning) food or drink. Sure to be a laugh riot... "You'll eat […]
