History & Heritage
A destination with rich historical roots woven into our core, Florida’s Capital City is home to one of the largest and oldest historically black universities in the country and an array of museums and historic sites each offering a glimpse into the lives that shaped Tallahassee.
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10 AMAZING TALLAHASSEE TRAILS
Get out of the city and explore some of Tallahassee’s best trails. We’re highlighting 10 of our personal favorites, but there are even more to explore at Trailahassee.com. You can search by terrain, activity, skill level, and more, so finding the path to the perfect getaway is only a few clicks away.
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Pebble Hill Plantation
Pebble Hill Plantation
This 3,000-acre plantation and home boasts an eclectic collection of fine art, crystal, porcelain, and antique furnishings. Wander through the…
1251 US Highway 319 SouthThomasville FL 31799
(229) 226-2344
First Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church
Built in 1838, this prominent Classic Revival style building still has its original gallery set aside for slaves who were…
Downtown, 110 N. Adams StreetTallahassee FL 32301
(850) 222-4504
Mission San Luis
Mission San Luis
See history come alive through costumed living history, hands-on exhibits, re-creations of period buildings and archaeological excavations at the only…
2100 West Tennessee St.Tallahassee FL 32304
(850) 245-6406
FAMU Eternal Flame
FAMU Eternal Flame
This granite monument stands in the heart of Florida A&M University's campus.
1601 S Martin Luther King Jr BlvdTallahassee FL 32307
Hernando de Soto State Archaeological Site
Hernando de Soto State Archaeological Site
From October 1539 through March 1540, Spanish conquistador Hernando de Soto and his expedition occupied land in present-day Tallahassee. De…
1022 De Soto Park DriveTallahassee FL 32301
(850) 922-6007
Park Avenue Historic Chain of Parks
Park Avenue Historic Chain of Parks
Promenade through Tallahassee's oldest continuous green space. Chain of seven parks encompass historic homes, anchored by historic cemetaries on the…
Park Avenue (Call St. - College Ave.)Tallahassee FL
(850) 488-7334
Concord Schoolhouse
Concord Schoolhouse
The Concord Schoolhouse was originally completed in 1897 for African American children in the small town of Miccosukee Florida. It…
3945 Museum Rd.Tallahassee FL 32310
Tours of Tallahassee
Tours of Tallahassee
Tours of Tallahassee offers First Class multi-day tours of Florida's Capital historic areas and beyond. We maximize the experience by combining…
(850) 725-6456Goodwood Museum & Gardens
Goodwood Museum & Gardens
Originally a 1,600-acre cotton plantation, the home is now on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as museum…
1600 Miccosukee RoadTallahassee FL 32308
(850) 877-4202
