Civil Rights Memorial

801 S. Gasden St.
Tallahassee FL 32301

The Tallahassee Civil Rights Memorial sits on the former site of the Leon County Jail, now known as Cascades Historical Plaza.  The memorial is located at the southeast corner of East Gaines and South Gadsden St., adjacent to the AC Hotel in downtown Tallahassee. The jail drew national attention in the 1960s when a group of civil rights activists held a nonviolent "jail-in" to protest segregation. The exhibit honors the courageous men and women who led the jail-in and interprets other key events in Tallahassee’s civil rights history. The structure uses corten steel backed by stainless steel, creating visual contrast between dark rust and silver colors. The largest panel on the front side commemorates the jail-in, and auxiliary panels include images and text that mark the events leading up to and following the jail-in. The reverse side of the exhibit includes a reproduction of a letter from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. sent to Tallahassee activists in 1960 and lists the names of Tallahassee’s civil rights "foot soldiers."

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The Tallahassee Civil Rights Memorial sits on the former site of the Leon County Jail, now known as Cascades Historical Plaza.  The memorial is located at the southeast corner of East Gaines and South Gadsden St., adjacent to the AC Hotel in downtown Tallahassee. The jail drew national attention in the 1960s when a group of civil rights activists held a nonviolent "jail-in" to protest segregation. The exhibit honors the courageous men and women who led the jail-in and interprets other key events in Tallahassee’s civil rights history. The structure uses corten steel backed by stainless steel, creating visual contrast between dark rust and silver colors. The largest panel on the front side commemorates the jail-in, and auxiliary panels include images and text that mark the events leading up to and following the jail-in. The reverse side of the exhibit includes a reproduction of a letter from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. sent to Tallahassee activists in 1960 and lists the names of Tallahassee’s civil rights "foot soldiers."

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COMMON With The Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra Canceled Due to Cold Weather

@openingnights at Florida State University, together with the Leon County Division of Tourism (Visit Tallahassee), Scott Carswell Presents, and the @tallahasseesymphony, announced today that the performance of COMMON With The Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra, scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2026, at The Adderley Amphitheater at Cascades Park, has been canceled due to forecasted cold weather which would not allow the Symphony to perform.

Ticket holders: Tickets purchased through AXS, the venue’s only authorized ticket seller, will be automatically refunded to the original method of payment immediately. No action is needed.

The presenting partners thank the Tallahassee community for its enthusiasm and patience.

A rescheduled date for the Spring of 2027 is being considered.

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COMMON With The Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra Canceled Due to Cold Weather @openingnights at Florida State University, together with the Leon County Division of Tourism (Visit Tallahassee), Scott Carswell Presents, and the @tallahasseesymphony, announced today that the performance of COMMON With The Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra, scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2026, at The Adderley Amphitheater at Cascades Park, has been canceled due to forecasted cold weather which would not allow the Symphony to perform. Ticket holders: Tickets purchased through AXS, the venue’s only authorized ticket seller, will be automatically refunded to the original method of payment immediately. No action is needed. The presenting partners thank the Tallahassee community for its enthusiasm and patience. A rescheduled date for the Spring of 2027 is being considered.

Meet one of Tallahassee’s best-kept secrets. 🌳

Tucked into a quiet corner of Tallahassee, this fairytale cottage was built by FSU English professor Laura Jepsen and named after the gates of medieval England. The gardens are the real magic, with a labyrinth to explore and a towering live oak said to date back to the time of Shakespeare.

Bring a camera, take your time and let the afternoon slow down. The grounds are open daily from dawn to dusk. 🍂

📍 Lichgate on High Road, 1401 High Road

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Meet one of Tallahassee’s best-kept secrets. 🌳 Tucked into a quiet corner of Tallahassee, this fairytale cottage was built by FSU English professor Laura Jepsen and named after the gates of medieval England. The gardens are the real magic, with a labyrinth to explore and a towering live oak said to date back to the time of Shakespeare. Bring a camera, take your time and let the afternoon slow down. The grounds are open daily from dawn to dusk. 🍂 📍 Lichgate on High Road, 1401 High Road

Our fall concert season is ending on a high note. 🍂 Two headliners are left at The Adderley Amphitheater, and tickets are on sale now.

Award-winning artist COMMON joins The Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra at The Adderley Amphitheater on Saturday, November 14 for a one-of-a-kind night of hip-hop and live orchestra.

Alternative rock favorites The Revivalists return to The Adderley Amphitheater on Thursday, November 19 for a night of big sound under the lights.

Tickets available at the link in bio!

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Our fall concert season is ending on a high note. 🍂 Two headliners are left at The Adderley Amphitheater, and tickets are on sale now. Award-winning artist COMMON joins The Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra at The Adderley Amphitheater on Saturday, November 14 for a one-of-a-kind night of hip-hop and live orchestra. Alternative rock favorites The Revivalists return to The Adderley Amphitheater on Thursday, November 19 for a night of big sound under the lights. Tickets available at the link in bio!

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