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 Beanstack: Reading Challenges and […]
Florida State University's School of Dance and the Museum of Fine Arts are delighted to announce "The Quilts of Mrs. Gussie Beatrice Arnold Hill." Conceived and developed by School of Dance Professor Anjali Austin, the exhibition highlights quilts designed and crafted by her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Gussie Beatrice Arnold Hill, a Tallahassee native. This exhibit is […]
Presented by Leon County Public Library at LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library, Tallahassee FL The LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library is honored to host a traveling exhibit from the Museum of Florida History. As part of the commemoration of Tallahassee’s Bicentennial, Museum of Florida History artisans constructed a representation of Florida’s first capitol building. A lack […]
Indaba, Inc. presents the Far Out Funk and Blues Fest, a groundbreaking musical celebration in honor of Tallahassee’s 200th anniversary. Set to electrify audiences at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center, located at 505 W. Pensacola Street, Tallahassee, FL, with performances running from 6:05 PM until 11:00 PM. Tickets are on sale, starting at $75, […]
You're invited to join us for the 2024 DJ DEMP Back-to-School Supply Giveaway on Saturday, July 27th, from 12 pm to 3 pm at the Moon. The DJ DEMP Foundation will be giving away backpacks and school supplies to over 1000 local students. This event aims to ensure student readiness for academic success. Notably, we […]
Unraveling the genealogy of African Americans presents a unique challenge due to the legacy of enslavement. However, with the growing availability of online historical records, uncovering the lineage of formerly enslaved individuals is becoming increasingly attainable. In a compelling case study, Juanita Gaston will demonstrate the meticulous process through which she traced the ancestral roots […]
A free lecture program in commemoration of Tallahassee's Bicentennial. Presented at the IMAX Theater at the Challenger Learning Center.
North Florida’s LARGEST beer festival returns Saturday, August 10, with unlimited beer tasting, live music, and entertainment options, all within the comfort of the air conditioned FSU Civic Center. This year will feature 115 brewers pouring 300+ fermentations for every palate. Our partners at Tallahassee Foodies is stocking the VIP Lounge with platefuls of grub […]
Shoes4School is tirelessly dedicated to providing quality footwear to students in need, ensuring that they start their educational journey on the right foot. To date, 14,000 students have received a brand-new pair of shoes for the new school year. The Family Worship and Praise Center’s Community Development Corporation (FWPC CDC) has been dedicated in serving […]
Presented by Florida Historic Capitol Museum at Florida Historic Capitol Museum, Tallahassee FL Visit the Florida Historic Capitol Museum for a staff-led tour of the temporary exhibition Becoming Florida’s Capital. Becoming Florida’s Capital March 1, 2024 – January 5, 2025 Two hundred years ago, on March 4, 1824, Governor William Duval announced Tallahassee as the site for Florida’s […]
This moving film transports the audience to a significant time during our past. Particularly during the Bicentennial year, it is important to share the gripping history about experiences on plantations in north Florida and highlight the lives of more than 9,000 enslaved men, women, and children in Tallahassee and Leon County. Join us for five […]
Frenchtown Rising is held in the historic Frenchtown community on Macomb Street between Virginia and Georgia Street. It is a pep rally of sort with fun and games for families, food provided by local vendors, and live performances by international and national recording artists! These events also recognize Frenchtown’s notoriety as being Florida’s oldest predominately […]
