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Reflections - African American Heritage In Tallahassee

It’s a story of struggle, perseverance and achievement with a legacy that includes art, music, literature, architecture and lasting contributions to Tallahassee and the entire State of Florida. Discover the energy and richness of the African American experience throughout Tallahassee. The Florida Black Heritage Trail includes several significant sites in the Tallahassee area including the John G. Riley Museum of African American History and Culture, Florida A&M University, the historic Frenchtown community, the Knott House Museum, the Museum of Florida History, the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church and more. From blues to boycotts and banks to a battlefield, plan your discovery here.

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Florida A&M University

Office of the President
Tallahassee, FL 32307

Phone: (850) 599-3000
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Established in 1887 as the Florida State Normal College for Colored Students, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) is the oldest historically black public university in Florida. The first president, Thomas DeSaille Tucker and legislator Thomas Van Renssaler Gibbs, guided the school’s beginning including its move from Copeland Street to its present location.

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