Meek-Eaton Black Archives Research Center & Museum at FAMU
445 Robert and Trudie Perkins WyTallahassee FL 32307
(850) 599-3020
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
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 Beyond Your Block: America 250 Edition Challenge is officially live!
Celebrate the summer by exploring Tallahassee`s best local spots, diving into our deep history, and winning great prizes along the way. Over the next five weeks, we’re challenging you to discover the parks, restaurants, breweries, and museums that make Tallahassee-Leon County incredible.
How to play:
📲 Download the free Visit Tallahassee mobile app.
📍 Explore & Check In at participating locations across town to rack up points.
🏛️ Level Up: Score the highest point values by visiting Tallahassee-Leon County`s six official Florida 250 historic road trip sites.
The Rewards:
The first 50 participants to reach 250 points will score a limited-edition, commemorative T-shirt. Plus, every single check-in counts as an entry into the grand prize drawing for an ultimate two-night Tallahassee staycation package.
Start the challenge today! 📲
http://visittallahassee.com/beyond-your-block
History has officially been made in Florida`s Capital City culinary scene! 🌟
The MICHELIN Guide Florida just announced its latest selections, and for the very first time, Tallahassee is on the map. Huge congratulations to our local trailblazers for earning their inaugural MICHELIN Guide Recommendations:
✨ @huntsmanrestaurants
✨ @blackradishtlh
This monumental milestone is a testament to the incredible creativity, passion, and hard work of our local chefs and restaurant teams. We are beyond proud to see our community`s dining scene recognized on a global stage.
Join us in celebrating this historic achievement, and map out your next exceptional dining experience to try these outstanding menus firsthand! 🙌
🇺🇸 As we spend time with loved ones this Memorial Day, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Explore Tallahassee’s memorials and parks that honor the lives and legacies of our nation’s heroes.
🔗 Learn more: visittallahassee.com/blog/memorials/ (link in bio)
🖼️ Driving down one of Tallahassee’s nine official canopy roads feels like stepping into a living postcard. 🌳 These oak-shaded corridors have been welcoming travelers for generations, offering a glimpse of Old Florida`s timeless beauty.
Take a scenic drive and discover why they`re one of our most treasured features.
🚗 Plan your drive: visittallahassee.com/blog/canopy-roads/
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Today, Tallahassee commemorates Emancipation Day. On May 20, 1865, General Edward M. McCook declared the Emancipation Proclamation in effect from the steps of the Knott House in downtown Tallahassee, and newly freed citizens gathered at Bull`s Pond (now Lake Ella) in joyful celebration.
This important tradition continues to this day at the Knott House at 11:30 a.m. for a special program and reading of the Emancipation Proclamation, followed by a free lunch and activities in Lewis Park. All are welcome.
For more info, visit 20thOfMay.com.
🐾 Big news for wildlife conservation in Tallahassee! The Tallahassee Museum has officially welcomed four newborn endangered red wolf puppies, born to mother Rue and father Ace.
Red wolves are considered the most endangered canid in the world, with fewer than 300 individuals in existence today. This new litter marks a massive milestone in the Tallahassee Museum’s nearly four-decade commitment to the American Red Wolf SAFE Project, helping to bring this critical species back from the brink of extinction.
To ensure the pups grow up healthy and retain the natural wild instincts needed for potential future release, the museum`s animal care team is keeping a safe distance and monitoring the den entirely via cameras.
While the puppies will remain tucked away in their den, visitors can look forward to seeing them explore the outdoor habitat later this summer.
Head to the link in our bio to read the full story behind this incredible local milestone and learn more about the science of saving the red wolf.
Weekend plans? We’ve got 10 amazing trails for walking, biking, and soaking up the sunshine with your crew! 🐾👟 Grab your water bottle, pack a snack, and let Tallahassee’s great outdoors do the rest.
👟 Lafayette Heritage Trail
👟 Miccosukee Greenway Trail
👟 J.R. Alford Greenway Trail
👟 St. Marks Historic Trail
👟 Wakulla Springs Trail
👟 Apalachee Regional Park Trails
👟 Cascades Park Trail
👟 Leon Sinks Geological Area Hiking Trail
👟 Lake Overstreet Trail
👟 Orchard Pond Trail
🔗 Start your trek → visittallahassee.com/blog/10-amazing-tallahassee-trails/
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Head to the steps of the Knott House Museum this May 20th to commemorate Emancipation Day. This annual community tradition features musical performances, keynote speakers, and a powerful reading of the Emancipation Proclamation starting at 11:30 AM in Lewis Park.
Plan your day at 20thOfMay.com.
Emancipation was proclaimed in Tallahassee on May 20, 1865, eleven days after the end of the American Civil War and two years after President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation freed those enslaved in Southern states. The Proclamation was read by Union General Edward M. McCook from the steps of the Knott House, effectively ending slavery in the state of Florida. For this reason, Emancipation Day is traditionally celebrated on May 20 in Florida.