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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.

Featured Listing:

First Presbyterian Church

Downtown, 102 N. Adams Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301

Phone: (850) 222-4504
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Built in 1838, still has its original slave gallery, the north gallery, set aside for slaves who were allowed membership, but sat apart from their masters. The only Tallahassee church still standing from territorial days, the Classic Revival style building with Gothic doors and windows is prominent in downtown.

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