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African American

Discover the energy, depth and richness of the African American experience in Tallahassee. Momentous events such as the 1865 reading of the Emancipation Proclamation on the front steps of the Knott House downtown and the 1956 bus boycott that resulted in the abolishment of segregated seating on public transportation are of state and national significance. African Americans have carved a significant place in every facet of North Central Florida’s cultural heritage. Galleries, clubs, museums, churches and cultural centers throughout town highlight African American achievement in Tallahassee and creativity continues to thrive in architecture, dance, paintings, music and literature. Feel the pulse today on FAMUs campus and in traditional neighborhoods like Frenchtown.

Featured Listing:

Old Lincoln High School

438 West Brevard Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301

Phone: (850) 891-4180

The academic body that became Lincoln Academy was first organized in 1869 and in 1906 Lincoln Academy moved into Frenchtown adn into this building in 1926. This Lincoln High School site was closed in 1967 and the building now serves as a library, community center and museum.

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