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Soul Voices of Frenchtown

435 N Macomb St
Tallahassee FL 32301

Located in the heart of Tallahassee is a community with history and culture stretching back over a hundred years. The Frenchtown neighborhood is a living and breathing monument to the contributions of the African American community in Tallahassee. The story of Frenchtown continues to be told, and the voices of its residents bring that story to life. In 2019, the John G. Riley Center & Museum launched the Frenchtown Historic Marker Trail– a series of plaques documenting the families, businesses, and innovators that shaped their community and the city. Select plaques are also accompanied with audio interviews from residents telling the stories of the community passed down through generations. Their voices tell the history that is often forgotten, that is now put on display to be shared by all.


The history of Frenchtown is expansive- taking root in the Reconstruction era as land set aside post-Civil War exclusively for recently freed slaves. This landmark moment in United States history set the course for Frenchtown to grow into the community we know today.

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Located in the heart of Tallahassee is a community with history and culture stretching back over a hundred years. The Frenchtown neighborhood is a living and breathing monument to the contributions of the African American community in Tallahassee. The story of Frenchtown continues to be told, and the voices of its residents bring that story to life. In 2019, the John G. Riley Center & Museum launched the Frenchtown Historic Marker Trail– a series of plaques documenting the families, businesses, and innovators that shaped their community and the city. Select plaques are also accompanied with audio interviews from residents telling the stories of the community passed down through generations. Their voices tell the history that is often forgotten, that is now put on display to be shared by all.


The history of Frenchtown is expansive- taking root in the Reconstruction era as land set aside post-Civil War exclusively for recently freed slaves. This landmark moment in United States history set the course for Frenchtown to grow into the community we know today.

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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
💠 Feb. 25 | @FAMU_1887`s 2025 Harambee Festival at Cascades Park
💠 Feb. 28 | Count Basie Orchestra with @OpeningNights at Ruby Diamond Concert Hall

🎨 Activities:
💠 @famufostertannergallery`s two exhibitions featuring the photography of Stan J. Johnson. "Beautiful, I Am!" and "Naked Emotions Exposed." Viewable now until April 25th.
💠 @LeMoyneArts` exhibit Southern Exposure featuring celebrated artist Joe Roache. Viewable now until Feb. 22nd.
💠 @fsumofa`s exhibit, The Quilts of Mrs. Gussie Beatrice Arnold Hill. Viewable now until Feb. 8th.

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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 💠 Feb. 25 | @FAMU_1887's 2025 Harambee Festival at Cascades Park 💠 Feb. 28 | Count Basie Orchestra with @OpeningNights at Ruby Diamond Concert Hall 🎨 Activities: 💠 @famufostertannergallery's two exhibitions featuring the photography of Stan J. Johnson. "Beautiful, I Am!" and "Naked Emotions Exposed." Viewable now until April 25th. 💠 @LeMoyneArts' exhibit Southern Exposure featuring celebrated artist Joe Roache. Viewable now until Feb. 22nd. 💠 @fsumofa's exhibit, The Quilts of Mrs. Gussie Beatrice Arnold Hill. Viewable now until Feb. 8th. #IHeartTally | #Tallahassee

Meet the newest residents at @nfwctally! These critically endangered cotton-topped tamarins arrived just a few weeks ago and are enjoying their new home. These tiny primates play a big role in conservation, and the North Florida Wildlife Center is thrilled to be part of their journey!

📅 Plan your visit to see them in action, learn about their unique behaviors and NFWC`s conservation efforts at northfloridawildlife.org. (link in bio)

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Meet the newest residents at @nfwctally! These critically endangered cotton-topped tamarins arrived just a few weeks ago and are enjoying their new home. These tiny primates play a big role in conservation, and the North Florida Wildlife Center is thrilled to be part of their journey! 📅 Plan your visit to see them in action, learn about their unique behaviors and NFWC's conservation efforts at northfloridawildlife.org. (link in bio) 📸 @nfwctally #IHeartTally | #Tallahassee

✨ SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT ✨

🎶 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

🎟️ 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗴𝗼 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲, 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟯𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻.

For more info and tickets, click the link in bio.

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✨ SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT ✨ 🎶 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 🎟️ 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗴𝗼 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲, 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟯𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻. For more info and tickets, click the link in bio.

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🌞❄️ Hello from Tallahassee, Florida! #IHeartTally | #Tallahassee | #LoveFL

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