Downtown Heritage Trail - Visit Tallahassee
Hear the history of Frenchtown, one of Tallahassee’s oldest African American communities, through the voices of its residents. With each stop, discover and celebrate the families, businesses and innovators that shaped Frenchtown and the city.
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Florida Historic Capitol Museum • 400 South Monroe Street • Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
Florida's Capital City History & Heritage | Visit Tallahassee
A destination with rich historical roots woven into our core, Florida’s Capital City is home to one of the largest and oldest historically black universities in the country and an array of museums and historic sites each offering a glimpse into the lives that shaped Tallahassee.
History of Tallahassee, Florida - Wikipedia
Tallahassee became a city and the state capital of Florida in 1821; the American takeover led to the settlements' rapid expansion as growing numbers of cotton plantations began to spring up nearby, increasing Tallahassees' population significantly.
Explore Historical Tallahassee
Heritage Neighborhoods. There are four National Register Historic Districts in or near downtown Tallahassee. A number of the finest Territorial Period buildings can be found in Florida's Calhoun Street and Park Avenue Historic Districts.
Tallahassee Activities: Historic Attractions in the Tallahassee …
Jul 13, 2017 · Explore Tallahassee's countryside and you may discover its famous blues club or an old-fashioned country store where homemade sausage is the claim to fame. Gathered around this gently thriving city, small towns attract tourists with their antique districts, historic backdrops and natural gifts.
Florida State Capitol - Wikipedia
The Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee, Florida, is an architecturally and historically significant building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Capitol is at the intersection of Apalachee Parkway and South Monroe Street in downtown Tallahassee, Florida.
About the Historic Capitol - Florida Historic Capitol Museum
Restored to its 1902 appearance, the Historic Capitol stands as an icon at the center of Florida’s Capitol complex; the modern-day nerve center of Sunshine State government. Under the stained-glass dome, political history and tradition come alive in the exhibits.
Florida Stories: A Walking Tour of Tallahassee
The historic Capitol building, now known as the Florida Historic Capitol Museum, is a Greek revival structure with candy-striped awnings, a copper dome, and a bas relief panel depicting the old state seal of Florida.
Visit the Historic Capitol Museum
Visit the Historic Capitol Museum. Hours and Admission. Arrival Information. Group Visits. Self-Guided Tours and Programs. Directions and Parking. Capitol Amenities. Museum Hours and Admission. Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm. Saturday 10:00 am - 4:30 pm. Sundays and Holidays Noon - 4:30 pm. Closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.