Florida A&M University (FAMU)

1601 S Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Tallahassee FL 32307
850-599-3550

Florida Agriculture & Mechanical University, one of the nation's largest historically Black universities is found on the highest of Tallahassee's seven hills. Established in 1887, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) was founded as the State Normal College for Colored Students. Today, as one of 103 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the nation FAMU remains the only HBCU in Florida's 12-member state university system. FAMU offers 97-degree programs and has an enrollment of more than 10,000 students. At the center of campus the Eternal Flame has burned brightly as a symbol of Rattler excellence since Time magazine's selection of FAMU as the 1997-1998 College of the Year. The newest monument to grace the campus of the university is an 8-foot high coiled rattler sculpture by the artist Brad Cooley, Jr., having made its debut Nov. 2020 on Wahnish Way in front of the new student services building. These locations are a must-see on any visit to FAMU.  

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Florida Agriculture & Mechanical University, one of the nation's largest historically Black universities is found on the highest of Tallahassee's seven hills. Established in 1887, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) was founded as the State Normal College for Colored Students. Today, as one of 103 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the nation FAMU remains the only HBCU in Florida's 12-member state university system. FAMU offers 97-degree programs and has an enrollment of more than 10,000 students. At the center of campus the Eternal Flame has burned brightly as a symbol of Rattler excellence since Time magazine's selection of FAMU as the 1997-1998 College of the Year. The newest monument to grace the campus of the university is an 8-foot high coiled rattler sculpture by the artist Brad Cooley, Jr., having made its debut Nov. 2020 on Wahnish Way in front of the new student services building. These locations are a must-see on any visit to FAMU.  

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Grammy-winning guitarist Warren Haynes leads Gov't Mule's three decades of organic, improvisational rock, joined by nine-time Grammy winner Ziggy Marley for a night of reggae, funk, blues, and rock in the heart of Cascades Park.

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Fall in Tallahassee is stacked. 🍂

Festivals, ghost tours, Zoobilee, the North Florida Fair, and concerts at The Adderley Amphitheater. This is your season to get out and explore! View the full list on our website at VisitTallahassee.com.

Experience Asia Festival — September 26
Ghost & Grim Tales Tour — Various dates in October
Blessing of Animals at Mission San Luis — October 3
Aunt Louise's Fall Farm Days — October 3 – November 15
Gov't Mule & Ziggy Marley — October 7
The Jubilee Music Festival III ft. Tye Tribbett — October 10
Zoobilee — October 23
Tallahassee Greek Food Festival — October 23–24
FAMU Homecoming — Week of October 24
Halloween Family Fun Day at Goodwood — October 25
Spirits of Goodwood — October 30
Halloween Symphony Spooktacular — October 30
North Florida Fair — November 5–15
St. Marks Monarch Festival — November 7
COMMON with the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra — November 14
The Revivalists at The Adderley — November 19
Bradley's Annual Fun Day — November 21
🔥 Get ready for @govtmule and @ziggymarley LIVE at The Adderley Amphitheater at Cascades Park on Wednesday, October 7! 🎸

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