Print CalendarMoses in his Day: Harry T. Moore and Florida's Struggle for Civil Rights
Dec 20, 2011 - Feb 07, 2012
The Taylor House Museum will be hosting an exhibit to commemorate the life of America's first civil right martyr, Harry T. Moore. Moore was killed instantly on Christmas Eve, 1951, when a bomb planted by members of the Ku Klux Klan, exploded under his Mims, Florida home. His wife Harriette died nine days later. December 24 will mark the 60th anniversary of Moore's death. MUSEUM IS OPEN THREE DAYS PER WEEK ON TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY.
Girl Scouting in the Sunshine State: Celebrating 100 Years
Jan 12, 2012 - Aug 05, 2012
The Girl Scout Council of the Florida Panhandle (GSCFP) and the Florida Historic Capitol Museum announce the opening of "Girl Scouting in the Sunshine State: Celebrating 100 Years" on January 12, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. The exhibit, which runs through August 5, 2012, celebrates the 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouts in Florida and demonstrates the important relationship between Girl Scouts and Florida’s state and local governments. The exhibit features historic Girl Scout uniforms, handbooks, badges, photographs, newspaper articles, and camping gear from all across the state of Florida representing the seven regional Girl Scout Councils. The exhibit was co-produced by a team of Girl Scouts with 15 members along with a committee of adult Girl Scout volunteers and leaders. There will be special events coordinated with the exhibit from its opening until its closing in August. Please visit our website, www.flhistoriccapitol.gov/ for more information on the exhibit and corresponding events as well as museum hours.
Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight
Jan 28, 2012 - Apr 22, 2012
This exhibit from the Smithsonian chronicles the story of African American pioneers of flight, and marks important contributions made by these aviators from the early 20th century through the space age.
Colonial Crafts for Children
Feb 04, 2012
On the First Saturday of the month, children are invited to make a craft to take home. The craft for February is a yarn picture. For more information, visit www.missionsanluis.org or call 850-245-6406.
Highwaymen Art Presentation
Feb 07, 2012
The Museum will receive a new Highwaymen painting from the Museum Foundation on February 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The painting, "Royal Poinciana Tree" by George Buckner will be added to the collection and go on exhibit in the Museum gallery.
H'COLA's 9th Annual African-American History Festival
Feb 17, 2012 - Feb 19, 2012
3-day outdoor festival highlighting, showcasing, and celebrating local & national African-American History. Where better to showcase it than outdoors in the beautiful, historic, coastal town of Apalachicola! Festival is the flagship event of a month-long celebration of African-American History brought to you by the Hillside Coalition of Laborers for Apalachicola (H'COLA) and the City of Apalachicola. The festival features a parade, vendor booths, food booths, arts, crafts, children's activities, games, music for all ages. Saturday features live entertainment all day long with the headliners, Hulon Crayton & The On Call Band at 8pm. Sunday features outdoor worship in the park. Admission is FREE!
Tallahassee Arrowhead & Fossil Show
Feb 25, 2012
The eleventh annual Tallahassee Arrowhead and Fossil Show. Featuring the finest arrowheads and fossils ever found from Florida, Georgia and Alabama. Educational books, T-shirts and display cases will be available for purchase. Bring your finds for identification and appraisal.
Forever Changed: La Florida, 1513-1821
Mar 03, 2012
View a recreated ship, a native hut, original artifacts, beautiful graphics, interactive components, and much more. Visitors may also see plans for the continuing story.
Colonial Crafts for Children
Mar 03, 2012
On the first Saturday of the month, children are invited to make a craft to take home. The craft for March is a clay coil pot. For more information, visit www.missionsanluis.org or call 850-245-6406.
One Woman's Style: The Decorative Arts at the Knott House Museum
Mar 20, 2012
William and Luella Knott purchased their final home in 1928. Mrs. Knott furnished it in the Victorian style of her youth. Professor Karen Myers, FSU Department of Interior Design, will enlighten participants about Gilded Age interiors and how that style was broadly interpreted in the Knott House. Educator Julie Pounder will describe how Mrs. Knott's frugal use of materials to furnish her home fit into common decorative trends of the 1930s. Refreshments will follow the presentation. Free of charge.
Emancipation Day
May 20, 2012
After the Civil War, Union General Edward Moody McCook used as his headquarters the building now known as the Knott House Museum. On May 20, 1865, he announced the Emancipation Proclamation. The Knott House annually commemorates the freeing of slaves in Florida with a reading, period music, and a picnic in Lewis Park. Sponsored by City of Tallahassee; Hopping, Green, and Sams, P.A.; Po’ Boys Creole Café; and the Tallahassee Downtown Improvement Authority. Free of charge.
