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Tallahassee History & Heritage

Tallahassee history weaves a fascinating tapestry of politics and cultures, agriculture and innovation, higher education and religion, and liberty and justice, with southern charm, and international flavors. You don’t have to be a history buff to experience and appreciate the depth and diversity of Tallahassee’s history and heritage. Florida’s capital city plays a big role in the stories of Florida’s and American histories.

Today Tallahassee boasts diverse cultural heritage and is flourishing with many rhythms and flavors. Museums, festivals, cuisine, arts and crafts, and year-round events honor and celebrate Asian, Greek, Hispanic, and Celtic heritage in the Tallahassee area.

For a complete listing of Tallahassee history and heritage events, visit our online Events Calendar and check out our list of featured historical attractions below.

Featured Listing:

Fort Gadsden Historic State Park/Apalachicola National Forest

Brickyard Rd
Eastpoint, FL 32328

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In 1814 an abandoned fort located 50 miles from the then-U.S. boundary, served as a base for the recruitment of Indians and blacks fleeing slavery in Georgia and the Carolinas. In 1815, Andrew Jackson constructed Fort Scott directly across the Apalachicola River from the other fort. Fort Scott’s primary purpose was to destroy the “Negro Fort” as it had come to be known. It was a devastating attack that killed almost all of the 300 inhabitants and Fort Gadsden was constructed on its site. Fort Gadsden and the remains of the Negro Fort are located in the wilderness of the Apalachicola National Forest.

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