Union Bank Museum
219 Apalachee ParkwayTallahassee FL 32301
(850) 561-2603
Admission to Union Bank Museum is free. The Museum is open Thursday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Group tours are available by appointment. For more information or to schedule, call (850) 245-6400 or email UnionBankMuseum@dos.myflorida.com. Limited public parking is available immediately adjacent to Union Bank. Street parking and downtown public garages are also available nearby. The Union Bank Museum is located at 219 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida 32301 About Union Bank Built in 1841, the Union Bank is considered Floridas oldest surviving bank building. Originally opened as a planters bank during the antebellum period, the building became home to the National Freedmans Savings and Trust Company following Emancipation. Over the next century, the building housed numerous businesses and organizations, including a dance studio, shoe factory, church, youth center, beauty parlor, and state and county offices. When the building became endangered due to development pressures, Tallahassee citizens organized a campaign to save it and, in April 1971, the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places. In June 1971, the buildings owners, the Colonial Dames XVII Century, donated it to the State of Florida. Shortly afterwards, the bank was moved from its original location on South Adams Street to its current location near the Historic Capitol Museum. A committee was formed to raise money to match state funds for the buildings restoration. The building opened in 1984 as a museum and housed exhibits created by the Museum of Florida History and the Meek-Eaton Black Archives, Research Center, and Museum at Florida A&M University (MEBA). The building was renovated and repaired by the Florida Department of State in 2023. With this most recent restoration completed, the Museum of Florida History, in partnership with MEBA, opened new museum exhibits in February 2024.
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Admission to Union Bank Museum is free. The Museum is open Thursday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Group tours are available by appointment. For more information or to schedule, call (850) 245-6400 or email UnionBankMuseum@dos.myflorida.com. Limited public parking is available immediately adjacent to Union Bank. Street parking and downtown public garages are also available nearby. The Union Bank Museum is located at 219 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida 32301 About Union Bank Built in 1841, the Union Bank is considered Floridas oldest surviving bank building. Originally opened as a planters bank during the antebellum period, the building became home to the National Freedmans Savings and Trust Company following Emancipation. Over the next century, the building housed numerous businesses and organizations, including a dance studio, shoe factory, church, youth center, beauty parlor, and state and county offices. When the building became endangered due to development pressures, Tallahassee citizens organized a campaign to save it and, in April 1971, the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places. In June 1971, the buildings owners, the Colonial Dames XVII Century, donated it to the State of Florida. Shortly afterwards, the bank was moved from its original location on South Adams Street to its current location near the Historic Capitol Museum. A committee was formed to raise money to match state funds for the buildings restoration. The building opened in 1984 as a museum and housed exhibits created by the Museum of Florida History and the Meek-Eaton Black Archives, Research Center, and Museum at Florida A&M University (MEBA). The building was renovated and repaired by the Florida Department of State in 2023. With this most recent restoration completed, the Museum of Florida History, in partnership with MEBA, opened new museum exhibits in February 2024.
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Discover tranquility at Debbie Lightsey Nature Park! 🌿🐦 Whether you’re looking for the perfect spot for a morning jog or a leisurely afternoon stroll, this park offers lush greenery, scenic views, and diverse wildlife.
Ready to explore? With over 700 miles of trails in Tallahassee, adventure is just around the corner. Visit Trailahassee.com to learn more. (Link in bio)
📍 Debbie Lightsey Nature Park
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Ready for an unforgettable weekend? 🎤📚 Experience the unique fusion of literature and music as authors and musicians share the stage at Word of [South] this weekend, April 26-28.
🌟 Friday [TICKETED] - The Flaming Lips kick off the weekend by performing Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots live in concert.
🌟 Saturday & Sunday [FREE] - Performances include Rising Appalachia, Blind Boys of Alabama, Daniel Bedrosian / George Clinton / The P-Funk All-Stars, The Sh-Booms, and more!
For the full list and lineup, visit wordofsouthfestival.com. (link in bio)
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One bourbon, one scotch, one beer... and one legendary concert! 🍻 Join us on May 4th at the Adderley Amphitheater for a night with George Thorogood & The Destroyers with 38 Special for their Bad All Over The World– 50 Years of Rock Tour.
📆 May 4th, 2024
🎸 George Thorogood & The Destroyers with 38 Special
📍 Adderley Amphitheater at Cascades Park
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Celebrate Earth Day by visiting the enchanting Live Oak at Lichgate! 🌳 Its vast canopy has watched over Tallahassee for centuries, providing shade and solace to those who visit.
Built by FSU English professor Laura Jepsen and named for the gates of medieval England, Lichgate Cottage is reminiscent of the fairytale cottages of childhood stories. The grounds include butterfly, perennial, and daffodil gardens, a labyrinth, and a magnificent Live Oak tree dating back to the days of Shakespeare.
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We kicked off the 24th Annual Chain of Parks Art Festival today in beautiful weather and it was nothing short of spectacular! 🌳🌞 The park was alive with artists, vendors, and art lovers. Make sure to come by tomorrow for day two of this amazing Art Festival!
Join us on Saturday, April 20th, for Pridefest at Pride in the Plaza! 🌈 Celebrate with live music performances, tasty treats, and fantastic local vendors. It`s a perfect day out for families and friends to show their pride and support for diversity.
For more info, visit @tallypride
📍 Kleman Plaza, Downtown Tallahassee
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party is returning to Tallahassee! Fans of all ages will experience the thrill of watching their favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks in the DARK! This one-of-a-kind show will visit the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center on April 27th and 28th for 3 epic performances!
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This weekend! 🎨 😎 @lemoynearts 24th Annual Chain of Parks Art Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday, April 20-21, 2024, at the Bloxham, Lewis, and Randolph “Chain of Parks,” located in Downtown Tallahassee. The Festival is free and open to the public!
🌟Nationally ranked in the Top 100 Fine Art Festivals by Sunshine Artist Magazine for 11 years running, visitors can view and purchase unique works of art from over 150 carefully selected fine artists while enjoying a weekend filled with interactive children’s art activities, local food trucks, live entertainment, live “3D” chalk art, local heritage re-enactments, chair sculpture silent auction, and a new section celebrating folk artists.
🍻 While you`re there— enjoy @ProofBrewingCo`s Bicentennial Brew, a 5% Vienna Lager. Brewed in honor of Tallahassee`s 200th Birthday and featuring label artwork from local artist Natalia Andreeva, which will be available on tap at the main festival bar and in cans at the VIP tent.
🌳For more information on the 2024 Chain of Parks Art Festival, visit www.ChainofParks.com (link in bio)