FAAHPN Has Moved Its Headquarters
We are positively bursting at the seams and have found a wonderful new home for our work stations and files – the historic Kershaw-Anderson House at 918 Old Bainbridge...
Pinellas County school students tour the Pinellas African American Museum
A group of first grade students and teachers from Pinellas County schools toured the Pinellas African American Museum on February 19, 2016.
FAAHPN and United States Colored Troops pay homage to a National Military and Civilian Hero
On February 3, 2016 the Florida African American Heritage Preservation Network and Representative Jimmie Smith, Chairman of the House Veteran & Affairs Subcommittee, honored WWII veteran J. J. Corbett,...
#MySpady: Community Outreach, Participation, & Representation Campaign
The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum is pleased to announce the launch of #MySpady: A Community Outreach, Participation, & Representation Campaign. This interactive campaign will connect local residents and visitors...
Celebrating 25 Years!!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information: Contact: Gael Frazer or Lornetta Epps 469-1456 or aahs990@earthlink.net Celebrating 25 Years!! The African American Heritage Society will present an exclusive documentary screening...
Lt. Carl A. Bailey Cemetery Historical Marker to be dedicated in Cleveland
Source: Blanchard House Museum CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Feb. 17, 2015)- The Char1otte County Board of County Commissioners will dedicate a new Char1otte County Historical Marker at Lt. Car1 A....
FAAHPN 2015 Biennial Conference
SAVE THE DATE! FAAHPN 2015 BIENNIAL CONFERENCE MAY 18 – 20, 2015 Join us for the upcoming 2015 Biennial Statewide Conference taking place in Tallahassee, Florida’s capital city, Monday,...
John G. Riley Center/Museum “Casting the Net” with a $150,000 IMLS grant
John G. Riley Center/Museum is “Casting the Net” with an award-winning $150,000 grant project from the Institute of Museum & Library Services TALLAHASSEE – On Saturday, November 1, 2014,...
A Timeline of the African Diaspora Experience
Florida has a relationship with African descendants unlike any other state. Early Spanish inhabitants believed that Florida reminded Africans of their homeland. From its earliest beginnings, it became a...
John G. Riley House and Museum
The John G. Riley Center/Museum is a historical and cultural gem that sits at the bottom of a hill in downtown Tallahassee, at the corner of Meridian and Jefferson...
