History & Heritage
A destination with rich historical roots woven into our core, Florida’s Capital City is home to one of the largest and oldest historically black universities in the country and an array of museums and historic sites each offering a glimpse into the lives that shaped Tallahassee.
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Get out of the city and explore some of Tallahassee’s best trails. We’re highlighting 10 of our personal favorites, but there are even more to explore at Trailahassee.com. You can search by terrain, activity, skill level, and more, so finding the path to the perfect getaway is only a few clicks away.
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Jack Hadley Black History Museum
Jack Hadley Black History Museum
The museum features more than 3,000 artifacts representing local, state and national African-American history. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
214 Alexander StThomasville FL 3l792
(229) 226-5029
Museum of Florida History
Museum of Florida History
Opened in 1977 as the state’s history museum, it houses exhibits and artifacts covering Florida’s history and prehistory. More than…
500 S. Bronough St.Tallahassee FL 32399
(850) 245-6396
Florida State Archives
Florida State Archives
Historical records and archival collections include the Spanish land grants, the confirmed land grant claims related to the territory that…
500 S. Bronough St.Tallahassee FL
(850) 245-6719
Goodwood Museum & Gardens
Goodwood Museum & Gardens
Originally a 1,600-acre cotton plantation, the home is now on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as museum…
1600 Miccosukee RoadTallahassee FL 32308
(850) 877-4202
Challenger Learning Center / IMAX Theatre and Planetarium
Challenger Learning Center / IMAX Theatre and Planetarium
Learn about and explore the wild world of science and technology. Features a state-of-the-art Space Mission Simulator and space station…
200 South Duval StreetFL 32301
(850) 645-7827
Tallahassee Museum
Tallahassee Museum
One of North Florida’s most visited attractions, this 52-acre natural history museum features native habitats of indigenous wildlife such as…
3945 Museum DrTallahassee FL 32310
(850) 575-8684
Hernando de Soto State Archaeological Site
Hernando de Soto State Archaeological Site
From October 1539 through March 1540, Spanish conquistador Hernando de Soto and his expedition occupied land in present-day Tallahassee. De…
1022 De Soto Park DriveTallahassee FL 32301
(850) 922-6007
Florida Caverns State Park
Florida Caverns State Park
This is one of the few state parks with dry (air filled) caves and is the only state park in…
3345 Caverns Rd.Marianna FL 32446
(850) 482-9598
First Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
Built in 1838, this prominent Classic Revival style building still has its original gallery set aside for slaves who were…
Downtown, 110 N. Adams StreetTallahassee FL 32301
(850) 222-4504
Frenchtown
Frenchtown
Bounded approximately by Tennessee Street, Alabama Street, Woodward Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Frenchtown is Tallahassee’s best-known black…
N Macomb St & W Virginia StTallahassee FL 32301
(850) 513-9981
