Meek-Eaton Black Archives Research Center & Museum at FAMU
(850) 599-3020Housed within the first Carnegie Library built on a black land-grant college campus, the Meek-Eaton Black Archives has one of the most extensive collections of African American artifacts in the Southeast. One of 10 black archives in the country, it contains more than 500,000 archival records and 5,000 artifacts in its collection.
Hours:
Closed on Mondays
Tuesday - Friday 10 AM TO 4:30 PM
Saturday 10 AM to 3 PM
Visitors must enter the building through the front, where the Carnegie Library is located. Additionally, if they choose to park in the guest parking spots in the rear near Dyson Pharmacy, visitors must first proceed to the FAMU Welcome Center or Parking Services to obtain a Guest Parking Pass and begin the approval process. If a visitor parks without following this procedure and completing it in its entirety, the archives will not be responsible for any ticketing or towing that may occur. For more information, email @famublackarchives or go to the FAMU Welcome Center.
Follow on @famublackarchives on Instagram and @MeekEatonBlackArchives on YouTube
Housed within the first Carnegie Library built on a black land-grant college campus, the Meek-Eaton Black Archives has one of the most extensive collections of African American artifacts in the Southeast. One of 10 black archives in the country, it contains more than 500,000 archival records and 5,000 artifacts in its collection.
Hours:
Closed on Mondays
Tuesday - Friday 10 AM TO 4:30 PM
Saturday 10 AM to 3 PM
Visitors must enter the building through the front, where the Carnegie Library is located. Additionally, if they choose to park in the guest parking spots in the rear near Dyson Pharmacy, visitors must first proceed to the FAMU Welcome Center or Parking Services to obtain a Guest Parking Pass and begin the approval process. If a visitor parks without following this procedure and completing it in its entirety, the archives will not be responsible for any ticketing or towing that may occur. For more information, email @famublackarchives or go to the FAMU Welcome Center.
Follow on @famublackarchives on Instagram and @MeekEatonBlackArchives on YouTube
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The Tallahassee Wine Mixer returns to Adams Street on April 11 to celebrate its 10th anniversary. 🍷✨
This year’s event brings a curated selection of wines to the heart of downtown Tallahassee. Attendees can choose from three ticket tiers, each offering unlimited sampling and a commemorative glass.
Tickets are available now at TallahasseeWineMixer.com.
🌸🎶 Springtime Tallahassee is BACK! 🎶🌸
Get ready for a weekend full of music, parades, and festival fun in Florida’s Capital on March 27-28! Full weekend details are below. ⤵️
🎤 Friday`s Music Festival on Kleman Plaza – Kick off the weekend featuring Dylan Scott with special guests Tobacco Rd Band and Madden Metcalf!
🎨 Saturday`s Jubilee in the Park – Wander through hundreds of arts & crafts vendors, live music, and delicious eats in the Downtown Chain of Parks from 9 AM - 5 PM. A perfect way to soak in the spring vibes!
🎭 Saturday`s Grand Parade – Don’t miss the 58th Annual Springtime Tallahassee Grand Parade at 10:30 AM! Over 100+ colorful floats, marching bands, and dance groups will bring the streets to life.
More info available here: https://www.springtimetallahassee.com/.
The countdown is on! 🎤🎸
@LakeStreetDive arrives at The Adderley Amphitheater on April 23. After a recent appearance on The Late Show! and millions of streams for hits like "Hypotheticals," "Better Than," and "Good Kisser," the band brings their soulful, jazz-infused rock to Tallahassee for a one-night-only performance.
Enjoy the spring evening from the lawn or the reserved seating area at Florida’s Capital City’s premier outdoor venue. Tickets are available now at theadderleyamphitheater.com.
The Cake Shop Bakery just got the ultimate Hollywood shout-out for their incredible "pop-tarts", and we couldn’t agree more. 🥧
A staple in Florida’s Capital City for over 25 years, this family-owned gem is operated by Linda Richards and Tim Hurley. Known for their cakes, cupcakes, signature cookies, and so much more, they bring decades of excellence to every batch.
Have you been by the bakery yet?
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Go wild without going far!
Meet the Binturong. 🐻🐈 Neither a bear nor a cat, but 100% a 10/10 foodie. They’re visiting the Tallahassee Museum for a limited time, so grab the family and come say hi soon!
Binturongs are a Southeast Asian mammal that prefer a diet primarily of fruit and is known for its distinctive aroma of buttered popcorn. 🍿
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Go Wild Without Going Far 🌿
Think you know everything about Florida’s Capital City? Think again. This Spring Break, trade the airport lines for our canopy roads and rediscover the magic in your own backyard.
From soaring through the cypress trees at the Tallahassee Museum to grabbing a world-famous link at Bradley’s Country Store, the ultimate staycation is just minutes away.
Plan your staycation ⤵️
🔗 https://visittallahassee.com/blog/go-wild-without-going-far-the-ultimate-tallahassee-spring-break-staycation/ (link in bio)
Escape the ordinary, right in your own backyard! 🛶🌿
Ready to "Go Wild Without Going Far" this Spring Break? Tallahassee is a true paddler’s paradise, and we`ve put together the ultimate guide with some of the top spots to explore.⤵️
🔗 https://visittallahassee.com/blog/paddling-tallahassee/ (link in bio)
Bull riding. Stadium energy. Country music.
PBR Florida State featuring Jon Pardi & Miranda Lambert is happening 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊𝐄𝐍𝐃!
We’ve rounded up some of the top local picks for places to stay, eat, and explore while you’re in town. Check out our official guide to make the most of your weekend in Tallahassee. ⤵️
🔗 visittallahassee.com/blog/pbr-in-doak-know-before-you-go/ (link in bio)