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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This Black History Month, join us in Tallahassee to celebrate and acknowledge the immense triumphs, aspirations, and ambitions of Black Americans. Check out these events and activities highlighting Black history, culture, and achievements! ✨

📆 Events:
💠 Feb. 7 & 28 | Black History Month Tours at @TheGroveMuseum
💠 Feb. 10 | @FAMU_1887's Black History Month Fireside Conversation with Roy Wood Jr. at Lee Hall Auditorium
💠 Feb. 25 | History at High Noon: Preserving History at the Meek-Eaton Black Archives at @MissionSanLuis
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🎶 Gospel fans, get ready! The return of Jubilee Gospel Festival is coming to the Adderley Amphitheater on March 21st—22nd! Two days of unparalleled gospel music featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard and Kirk Franklin.

The concert is presented in partnership with Pastor Quincy and the Family Worship and Praise Center (FWPC) Community Development Corporation

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