Dec
06
Network Museum Leaders, Dr. Lornetta Epps (AAHS & Museum), Dianne Robinson (Chappie James Birth Home Project), Eugene Franklin (West Florida Cultural Exchange), Jarvis and Mary Rosier, Althemese and Calvin Barnes and others representing the Ella Jordan House project and Hank Harris of Gulf Coast Tourism Bureau, in partnership with the...
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Oct
25
Florida Network and Cast the Net Meeting and Museum Directors in session with Project Director Levitticus Roberts, Consultant Dr. Nashid Maydun and Founder Althemese Barnes. Both projects are funded in part by the Florida Department of State and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. » CLICK HERE to view...
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Jun
24
The Mary S. Harrell Black Heritage Museum is exploring new ways of attracting young people to the museum. We recognize that women face unique barriers to professional success, so we chose to reach out and celebrate the accomplishments of eight, young professional African American women who have made an outstanding...
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May
25
Some of our esteemed FAAHPN partners have arrived in Tallahassee to celebrate the 2016 Season of Emancipation (May 18-22, 2016)! The Season of Emancipation events was sponsored by the John G. Riley Museum and a part of the Florida Heritage Tour. Other events during the weekend included Walk Through Living...
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May
25
Congratulations to Althemese Barnes, a KCCI Catalyst for Knight Creative Communities Institute Tallahassee, for receiving the Evelyn Fortune Bartlett Award, the highest annual award from the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation, Inc.! On May 13th at First Presbyterian Church, followed by reception at The Museum of Florida History.
Mar
23
The economic impact analysis of the FAAHPN was conducted using an advanced economic input-output model: IMPLAN (using State of Florida data). The actual data for calendar year 2015 was provided by Ms. Barnes, from the annual survey of FAAHPN members, representative of a sample of 25 sites (out of a...
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Mar
22
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 Road, Tallahassee, Florida. Reverend Albert J. Kershaw served as the fourth pastor of Tallahassee’s Bethel A.M.E. Church. Like Reverend Charles Pearce...
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Feb
23
A group of first grade students and teachers from Pinellas County schools toured the Pinellas African American Museum on February 19, 2016.
Feb
09
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, one of the last surviving members of the famous "Triple Nickel" smoke jumpers who served America and helped change the history...
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Oct
03
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 while taking them on a months long adventure combining cultural interactions with local agencies & organizations in and around The Delray...
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