Aretha Franklin was the reigning “Queen of Soul” for five decades. A preacher’s daughter, she spent her youth in his …
History
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My Chicago born and bred father always dreamed of living in Florida. Prior to our Sunshine State relocation, there is …
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Since 1845, Florida’s old capitol has been a symbol of state government. With its iconic dome and red-and-white striped awnings, …
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Tallahassee, Florida, has long been referred to as City of the Seven Hills. In fact, a 2013 post by Richard …
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The National Archives has launched a Citizen Archivist program, enlisting virtual volunteers to improve the accessibility of its records.
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As the nation mourned the passing of one of America’s national treasures, former first lady Barbara Bush wouldn’t have wanted …
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For some, May 5 means two-for-one margaritas and bottomless chips and salsa, but May 5 is more than a celebration …
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The Boston Marathon has been held every Patriot’s Day since 1897.
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Many of us take our right to vote for granted. For women, the legal right to vote was a long-fought …
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Rev. James Page was Florida’s first ordained black minister. He came to Leon County as a slave serving as carriage …
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On March 6, 1865, Confederate troops fought for control over the Natural Bridge that stretches along the St. Marks River.
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Joseph W. Hatchett is a pioneer in Florida law. Born in Clearwater, Florida, Hatchett returned to the Sunshine State after …
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TCC unveiled its 18th annual Cherry Hall Alexander African-American History Calendar on Jan. 31. This year’s theme, “African-Americans in Times …
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It’s something we’ll all be talking about for years: The day it snowed in Tallahassee. Residents from all over the …
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The National Park Service preserves and commemorates military history at more than 156 park units including 25 national battlefields and …
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Research shows the main purpose of daylight time (DLS) is to make better use of our daylight, which varies around …
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Tomorrow marks the 25th anniversary of Hurricane Andrew – the most destructive hurricane ever to hit our state. Winds of …
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On Aug. 26, we’ll celebrate 97 years since the 19th Amendment was ratified. Sadly, Florida didn’t affirm the amendment until …
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The 2017 summer exhibit at the Florida Historic Capitol Museum, “Clothes Lines: Florida Political T-Shirts” is a sartorial exploration of …
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More than 400 years ago, Tallahassee was home to one of the first Spanish missions established in Florida. As the …
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Sitting on 52 acres off of Lake Bradford, Tallahassee Museum is one of the top-ranked outdoor museums in the state.
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John Adams and Thomas Jefferson met at the 1775 Continental Congress in Philadelphia and became close friends. They survived disagreements …
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Independence Day is around the corner and celebrations abound. Florida’s elected leaders, from local officials to U.S. Senators, will be …
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Do you actually know what you’re celebrating on Cinco de Mayo or the significance of that date in Mexican history?
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Tallahassee’s reputation as a city steeped in cultural history has been further enhanced with the opening of The Grove Museum, …
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This Black History Month, we pay tribute to Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, founder of Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach. She …
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A new documentary about former Florida Gov. Farris Bryant chronicles the many contributions he made to the state that continue …
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While shopping for that perfect gift, we are reminded of the love and sacrifice demonstrated by Jim and Della in …
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Embedded in Tallahassee’s unique history is Spring House, the only private residence designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and built in …