2nd Saturday Family Programs
Toys & Games Across Time | December 14, 2024, 11 a.m.
Fort Braden Branch Library, 16327 Blountstown Highway, Tallahassee, Florida
Join us to explore the pastimes of past times! What did kids do for fun in the many cultures that have called Florida home across history, and what activities do we still enjoy today? We will look at examples of toys and games that archaeologists have discovered from across centuries of Florida history, then take the fun home by decorating a puzzle to keep.
Each free program runs from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and is designed for children ages 4 to 8 and their families.
20th of May— Emancipation in Florida
On January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing enslaved people in the rebelling Southern states. More than two years later, Union General Edward McCook arrived in Tallahassee to take possession of the city from Southern forces. General McCook established his headquarters at the Hagner House, now known as the Knott House. On May 20, he declared the Emancipation Proclamation in effect. Former slaves celebrated this announcement with a picnic at Bull Pond, today's Lake Ella. Annually since 1865, communities in Tallahassee have celebrated May 20th as Emancipation Day.
The Knott House Museum and the John G. Riley Museum host an annual celebration of the 20th of May. Learn More
Museum Hours
The Museum is temporarily closed as part of ongoing renovations at the R. A. Gray Building.
Contact Information
The Museum of Florida History
500 S. Bronough St.
Tallahassee, FL 32399
| Phone: | 850-245-6400 |
| Fax: | 850-245-6433 |
