History at High Noon
Beyond the Suit: Governor LeRoy Collins | April 22, 2025, Noon
The Grove Museum, 902 N. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida
The Grove Museum has an extensive collection of personal effects that belonged to Governor LeRoy Collins. Morgan Stutler, Curator of The Grove Museum, provides an in-depth look at never-before-exhibited clothing and suit accessories that range from cuff links and tie pins to items from his inaugurations.
NOTE: Due to limited space at The Grove Museum, we ask that you please REGISTER for this event: History at High Noon | Eventbrite
The program is free and open to the public.
2nd Saturday Family Programs
New Places, Old Spaces | May 10, 2025, 11 a.m. to Noon
Union Bank Museum, 219 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida
Learn how historic buildings are adapted to serve new purposes. We will explore the history of the Union Bank building, and the many different businesses that have existed in the bank building over the years. Children will pitch their own idea for a business in the Union Bank building and illustrate their design for the historic space.
Each free program runs from 11 a.m. to Noon 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 |
