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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Aug
20
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information: Contact: Gael Frazer or Lornetta Epps 469-1456 or
[email protected] Celebrating 25 Years!! The African American Heritage Society will present an exclusive documentary screening entitled “Life’s Essentials With Ruby Dee”, Saturday, September 12, 2015, 7 PM, at The Jean and Paul Amos Studio, WSRE-TV, Pensacola...
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Feb
13
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. Bailey Cemetery located at 27399 Holleyman Rd., Punta Gorda on Friday, February 27 at 4:30 p.m. The marker honors the second...
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Feb
04
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, May 18th through Wednesday, May 20th, 2015. This one-of-a-kind conference will bring together representatives from over 40 African-American historic sites and...
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Dec
23
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, the John G. Riley Center/Museum officially launched its Casting the Net multi-state museum project benefiting African American museums and cultural organizations...
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