Spady Cultural to be Recognized as “Best Local Cultural Institution”
Spady Cultural to be Recognized as “Best Local Cultural Institution” at Annual Synergy Summit for Cultural & Heritage Tourism Delray Beach, FL – (April 15, 2019) – On May...
Florida on a Tankful: 5 Things to Know About the Riley House Museum
Source: Spectrum News 13 By Caitlin Wilson TALLASHASSEE, Fla. — Nestled in the heart of Tallahassee sits the historic home of notable African-American figure John G. Riley. Now, you...
IMLS Town and Gown Stabilization Project Documents
IMLS Town and Gown Stabilization Project Documents OBJECTIVE OF IMLS GRANT: To create a collaboration of higher education and a community-based museum to explore the possibilities, opportunities and challenges...
New Book: Welcome to the A!
Written by: Denise Powell Welcome to the A! is for anyone even thinking about moving to the ‘Capital of the South’—Atlanta, GA. You need Welcome to the A! if...
Lunch & Learn Series: The African American History of Tallahassee
For years African American communities have established a distinctive presence in areas throughout Florida. The well-known contributions as well as untold stories of struggle and triumph are woven into...
Two galleries highlight Gullah GeeChee artifacts at exhibits
Source: Tallahassee Democrat By: Marina Brown Did you ever walk through the woods and out of curiosity pull back the bark of an old fallen tree? You may have...
Hats Off to the FAAHPN Network
Source: USNews.com Pensacola Chappie James Museum and Flight Academy Opens June 7 By TROY MOON, Pensacola News Journal PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — Chappie James’ childhood home in downtown Pensacola...
Punta Gorda comes together for Emancipation Day
Blanchard House Museum- Punta Gorda Florida- commemorated Florida’s May 20th Emancipation Day on May 19th. Sandra Rooks, Executive Director of the Pinellas African American Museum of History and Culture...
Leon County’s Black Rural Schoolhouses and FAMU
WFSU’s Mike Plummer talks with some of our neighbors about their experiences in Leon County’s education system during the days of segregation. They look back on their experiences as...
18th Annual L.B. Brown Festival was a huge success
The L.B. Brown House Museum held its 18th Annual Festival from February 9-10, 2018. The United States Colored Troops (USCT) Reenactment Unit were in attendance.
