2nd Saturday Family Programs
Upcoming Programs
Baseball in Florida | October 12, 2024, 11 a.m.
LeRoy Collins Leon County Main Public Library
200 W Park Ave
Tallahassee, Florida
As Major League Baseball approaches the end of its postseason, join us as we explore the history of baseball in Florida. Florida has long been home to famous baseball players, historic teams, and spring training. Become a star player as we make one-of-a-kind baseball card picture frames to take home.
Each free program runs from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and is designed for children ages 4 to 8 and their families.
History at High Noon
October 22, 2024, Noon–12:45 p.m.
R. A. Gray Building, 500 S Bronough St, Tallahassee, Florida
Uncovering Florida's Territorial History through Archival Records
Matthew Storey will highlight government records created during Florida's territorial period, and how these important documents, along with other archival resources, help us tell the history of that time.
The program is free and open to the public.
History Happy Hour at Union Bank
October 23, 2024, 5:30 p.m.–7 p.m.
Union Bank Museum, 219 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, Florida
History Happy Hour
MFH Speakers Bureau
The Museum staff has a wealth of information we would love to share it with your group or organization. Through our Museum of Florida History Speaker Bureau, our curators and other staff members offer presentations on a variety of topics on Florida history and other museum-related subjects. To see what topics are currently available, click here.
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 |
