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10:00 a.m. John G. Riley Museum Civil War Commemorative Service Grave decorating at the Old City Cemetery.
11:30 a.m. Emancipation CelebrationDramatic reading of the Emancipation Proclamation, speeches, and music are presented on the front steps of the Knott House Museum. After the program, free lunch and family activities are available in Lewis Park across from the Knott House Museum.
2:00–4:00 p.m. Free admission to local African American history sites A map of these sites is available at the Knott House.
FAMU Black Archives at the Union Bank
The Grove Museum
John G. Riley Museum
Knott House Museum
Museum of Florida History
Taylor House Museum of Historic Frenchtown
Sponsored by:
City of Tallahassee • Friends of the Museums of Florida History Inc. • Hopping, Green, and Sams Sonny’s BBQ • Tallahassee Community Redevelopment Agency
This project is sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.
1857-1954
John G. RileyCenter / Museum
All events on 20th of may are free and open to the public. For more information, call 850.922.2459 or visit 20thofmay.com
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May 1–31John G. Riley Museum African American history exhibits,* 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.Florida Historic Capitol Museum Voices and Votes: Democracy in America, a Smithsonian Museum on Main Street Exhibition Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Saturdays: 10:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m., Sundays: Noon–4:30 p.m.LeRoy Collins Leon County Library branches Historical book displays
Division of Library and Information Services Variousresourcesathttp://dos.myflorida.com/library- archives/research/explore-our-resources/emancipation/Saturday, May 2The Grove Museum Backyard Discovery Forgotten Foodways Family Program, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 9Speed Spencer Stephens Park “Walk through Living History,” 9:00 a.m.–4:00p.m.Wednesday, May 13The Grove Museum Storytime Emancipation book/activities for young children, 10:00–11:00 a.m.Walker-Ford Community Center Celebrity volleyball, 7:00 p.m.Thursday, May 14Walker-Ford Community Center Teen Development Workshop, 7:00 p.m.Friday, May 15Smith Williams Service Center SeniorPicnicatWalker-FordCenter,*10:00a.m.–1:00p.m.Walker-Ford Community Center “Gospel Extravaganza under the Stars,” 6:00–8:00 p.m. Flier sponsored by
Saturday, May 16Smith-Williams Service Center Capital City Garden Club Flower Show, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Walker-Ford Community Center Community celebration and bazaar, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Grove Museum Nature Walk African American impact on the Red Hills, 10:30 a.m.–noon
Tuesday, May 19Museum of Florida History Chronicles of Adam, living history presentation, 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 20Old City Cemetery Civil War Grave Decorating Ceremony, 10:00 a.m.
Knott House Museum Dramatic reading and picnic, 11:30 a.m.
Tour of African American history sites, 2:00–4:00 p.m. FAMU Black Archives at the Union Bank The Grove Museum John G. Riley Museum Knott House Museum Museum of Florida History Taylor House Museum of Historic Frenchtown
The Grove Museum History Happy Hour* Slavery and Freedom in Tallahassee, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 21Florida Historic Capitol Museum Emancipation Betrayed: reception, talk, and book signing with Dr. Paul Ortiz; 5:30–7:00 p.m.
Friday, May 22Tallahassee Museum Request free Emancipation guided tour, 9:00 a.m.–noon
Goodwood Museum & Gardens Invisible Lives Tour, each hour from 12:00–4:00 p.m.
National Guard Armory Emancipation and Abolitionist Ball, * 7:00–11:00 p.m.
Events recognize the emancipation of enslaved persons in Florida and take place throughout the month of May. Tallahassee activities listed below are free unless marked with an asterisk(*). For more information visit 20thofMay.com.