Lynching Historical Marker at Cascades Park

798 S. Meridian Street
Tallahassee FL

A historical marker in remembrance of Ernest Ponder, Richard Hawkins, Mick Morris, and Pierce Taylor, Black victims of racial terror violence in Leon County, Florida. The marker is located in Cascades Park, near the site where the jail from which the four men were abducted once stood. 

The Tallahassee Community Remembrance Project seeks to remember and acknowledge past and present racial violence and injustice in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, and to inspire our community to come together for dialogue, education, understanding, action and, ultimately, for healing and trust.

 

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A historical marker in remembrance of Ernest Ponder, Richard Hawkins, Mick Morris, and Pierce Taylor, Black victims of racial terror violence in Leon County, Florida. The marker is located in Cascades Park, near the site where the jail from which the four men were abducted once stood. 

The Tallahassee Community Remembrance Project seeks to remember and acknowledge past and present racial violence and injustice in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, and to inspire our community to come together for dialogue, education, understanding, action and, ultimately, for healing and trust.

 

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Looking for someplace special? Make dinner plans worth celebrating. 🍽️

@edisontally, inside a restored 1921 power plant overlooking Cascades Park, serves Florida-inspired cuisine and craft cocktails. Brunch and dinner are on the menu Saturday and Sunday, so book ahead and make it part of your Homecoming weekend.

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Looking for someplace special? Make dinner plans worth celebrating. 🍽️ @edisontally, inside a restored 1921 power plant overlooking Cascades Park, serves Florida-inspired cuisine and craft cocktails. Brunch and dinner are on the menu Saturday and Sunday, so book ahead and make it part of your Homecoming weekend.

Friday night, Frenchtown turns up. 🔥

🧡💚 Frenchtown Rising is back with Keke Wyatt live on the block. Free outdoor concert, with vendors, food, games and that unmistakable Frenchtown energy.

📍 Corner of Georgia & Macomb
⏰ 6 to 10 PM. Bring your crew and kick off Homecoming weekend right.

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Friday night, Frenchtown turns up. 🔥 🧡💚 Frenchtown Rising is back with Keke Wyatt live on the block. Free outdoor concert, with vendors, food, games and that unmistakable Frenchtown energy. 📍 Corner of Georgia & Macomb ⏰ 6 to 10 PM. Bring your crew and kick off Homecoming weekend right.

It’s Homecoming week on The Hill! 💚🧡🐍 There’s no place like FAMU, and Tallahassee is ready for it.

📣 Tonight: Homecoming Pep Rally at 7 PM
🎤 Thursday, Oct. 22: Homecoming Concert with Gunna, Summer Walker, T.I. and Bellygang Kushington at the Al Lawson Center. Show at 7.
👏 Friday, Oct. 23: NPHC Step Show. Nine organizations, one crown.
🎶 Friday, Oct. 23: Frenchtown Rising, a free outdoor block party with live music, food and games at Georgia & Macomb, 6 to 10 PM.
🏈 Saturday, Oct. 24: Rattlers vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Bragg Memorial Stadium. Kickoff at 4!
🙏 Sunday, Oct. 25: Gospel Concert at Lee Hall closes out the week.

See the full schedule at homecomingatfamu.com.

Coming to town? Find out where to eat, stay and play: VisitTallahassee.com

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It’s Homecoming week on The Hill! 💚🧡🐍 There’s no place like FAMU, and Tallahassee is ready for it. 📣 Tonight: Homecoming Pep Rally at 7 PM 🎤 Thursday, Oct. 22: Homecoming Concert with Gunna, Summer Walker, T.I. and Bellygang Kushington at the Al Lawson Center. Show at 7. 👏 Friday, Oct. 23: NPHC Step Show. Nine organizations, one crown. 🎶 Friday, Oct. 23: Frenchtown Rising, a free outdoor block party with live music, food and games at Georgia & Macomb, 6 to 10 PM. 🏈 Saturday, Oct. 24: Rattlers vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Bragg Memorial Stadium. Kickoff at 4! 🙏 Sunday, Oct. 25: Gospel Concert at Lee Hall closes out the week. See the full schedule at homecomingatfamu.com. Coming to town? Find out where to eat, stay and play: VisitTallahassee.com

Looking for a unique dinner spot? Take your tastebuds to Peru at Café de Martín.

Café de Martín brings the culinary heritage of Lima to Tallahassee—highlighting fresh ceviche, traditional main courses, and perfectly shaken Pisco Sours. Perfect for an intimate date night, a relaxed patio meal, or post-work drinks.

📍 Café de Martín | 2743 Capital Cir NE
@cafede_martin

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Looking for a unique dinner spot? Take your tastebuds to Peru at Café de Martín. Café de Martín brings the culinary heritage of Lima to Tallahassee—highlighting fresh ceviche, traditional main courses, and perfectly shaken Pisco Sours. Perfect for an intimate date night, a relaxed patio meal, or post-work drinks. 📍 Café de Martín | 2743 Capital Cir NE @cafede_martin

Due to the threat of severe weather associated with Hurricane Isaias, the Jubilee Music Festival featuring Tye Tribbett has been canceled. The safety and well-being of our attendees, artists, and production team are always our highest priority. We sincerely apologize for the disappointment and inconvenience this may cause. Refunds for the ticket price and sales tax will be issued through AXS.

For storm updates affecting Tallahassee-Leon County, visit visittallahassee.com/travel-weather-alerts. Stay safe, Tallahassee.

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Due to the threat of severe weather associated with Hurricane Isaias, the Jubilee Music Festival featuring Tye Tribbett has been canceled. The safety and well-being of our attendees, artists, and production team are always our highest priority. We sincerely apologize for the disappointment and inconvenience this may cause. Refunds for the ticket price and sales tax will be issued through AXS. For storm updates affecting Tallahassee-Leon County, visit visittallahassee.com/travel-weather-alerts. Stay safe, Tallahassee.

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