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Museums and Landmarks

Provider Name Provider Description Category Description Address City Location Description Location Phone Contact Contact Phone Provider Phone Provider EMail Provider URL
Aviation Museum Exhibits of area aviation history; Located on the 2nd floor of the Tallahassee Regional Airport Tallahassee Regional Airport, 3300 Capital Circle SW, 2nd Floor 850-891-7802 www.flytallahassee.com
Bradley's Country Store Built in 1927, this modest little shop has barely changed in it's lifetime. Famous for country-smoked sausage and milled grits, the store was named to the National Register in 1984; Offers Bradley's Fun Day Festival on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, annually 10655 Centerville Rd 12 miles North of Tallahassee 893-1647 www.bradleyscountrystore.com
Brokaw-McDougall House Plantation home built in 1856 with formal gardens; Perfect atmosphere for a gathering or event 329 N. Meridian St 850-891-3900 www.talgov.com/leisureservices
Carrie Meek-James N. Eaton, Sr. Southeastern Regional Black Archive Research Center and Museum Home to artifacts and documents reflecting African-American history and culture; Three locations: Union Bank, 219 Apalachee Pkwy (the oldest surviving bank, built in 1841) 561-2603 www.cis.famu.edu/BlackArchive
Carrie Meek-James N. Eaton, Sr. Southeastern Regional Black Archive Research Center and Museum Home to artifacts and documents reflecting African-American history and culture; Three locations: Historic Carnegie Library, FAMU, 445 Gamble St 599-3020 www.cis.famu.edu/BlackArchive
Carrie Meek-James N. Eaton, Sr. Southeastern Regional Black Archive Research Center and Museum Home to artifacts and documents reflecting African-American history and culture; Three locations: Meek-Eaton Building, FAMU, 445 Gamble St 599-3020 www.cis.famu.edu/BlackArchive
Florida Korean War Memorial Dedicated in December 1999, Florida's official monument commemorates its veterans who served in the Korean War; Free Downtown; Cascades Park off E. Gaines St
Florida State University FSU Museum of Fine Arts: Contemporary and traditional changing and annual exhibits; FREE; For more information visit, www.mofa.fsu.edu Corner of Copeland and Call Streets on FSU campus 644-6836 www.fsu.edu
Florida State University FSU Museum of Fine Arts: Contemporary and traditional changing and annual exhibits; FREE; For more information visit, www.mofa.fsu.edu Corner of Copeland and Call Streets on FSU campus 644-6836 www.fsu.edu
Florida Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Dedicated in November 1985, Florida's official monument features a 40-foot American flag suspended between twin granite towers bearing the names of Florida’s Vietnam War casualties and MIAs; FREE Downtown Tallahassee across from the Old Capital Museum
Florida World War II Memorial Dedicated in June 2005, Florida's official monument to it's World War II veterans is located outside the Museum of Florida History in Tallahassee; The museum also houses a permanent exhibit entitled Florida Remembers World War II; Free R.A. Gray Building, 500 S. Monroe St www.museumoffloridahistory.com
Goodwood Museum and Gardens Antebellum estate features more than 20 structures including cottages, a skating rink, aviary, water tower, carriage house, stables, and sixteen acres of gardens; Open Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm; Sat, 10am-2pm; Fee $6, children under 3 admitted free; Reservations for group tours 1600 Miccosukee Rd 877-4202 www.goodwoodmuseum.org
Governor's Mansion Georgian-style southern mansion patterned after Andrew Jackson’s home “The Hermitage;” Features antique furnishings and outstanding paintings by highwaymen artists and others; Tours during legislative session, the holidays, and year round by appointment; Hrs: MWF, 10am-12pm; After session, tours by appointment during the work week 700 N. Adams St 922-4991 www.floridagovernorsmansion.com
Hernando DeSoto State Historic Site Site of a 1539-40 winter camp site discovered by state archeologist Calvin Jones in 1987 1022 DeSoto Park Dr 1-850-245-6340
Historic Capitol Includes the Florida Legislative Research Center and Museum , restored to 1902 appearance; Open to the public; Free 400 S. Monroe St 487-1902 www.flhistoriccapitol.gov
John G. Riley Center & Museum of African American History & Culture Built in 1890, the last visible evidence of middle-class black community and repository of African American history from Reconstruction through Civil Rights movement; Pre-booked group tours; Donations encouraged 419 E. Jefferson St 681-7881 staff@rileymuseum.org www.rileymuseum.org
Knott House Museum Built in 1843, this house is known as “the house that rhymes” for the poems written by 1928 owner who attached them to it’s Victorian era furniture; FREE, donations accepted; Guided tours on the hour; Hrs: W-F, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm; Sat, 10am, 11am, Noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm; Group tours by appointment; For more information on special events visit website 301 E. Park Ave 850-922-2459 www.museumoffloridahistory.com
Lapham-Patterson House National historic landmark built in 1884 626 N. Dawson St Thomasville GA 1-229-225-4004 gastateparks.org/info/lapham
Lichgate On High Road A lovingly built enchanted cottage reminiscent of the fairytale cottages of childhood stories. With butterfly, perennial, and daffodil gardens enhancing the grounds, Lichgate stands as a memorial to the world of retrospect. Regular events include High Tea on High Road, a delightful English tea with all the trimmings, a Women's History Month event, and book workshops 1401 High Rd 383-6556 www.lichgate.com
Mission San Luis De Apalachee Site of Spanish/Indian village settled from 1656-1704; On-going excavations/exhibits/reconstructions; Special tours and living history interpreters every Tues-Sun 10am - 4pm; Adults - $5.00; Seniors (65 and over) - $3.00; Children (6-17) - $2.00; Active Duty Military - Free with ID 2100 W. Tennessee St 487-3711 www.missionsanluis.org
Old City Cemetery The oldest public burial ground in Tallahassee; Established by the Territorial Legislature in 1829; 11-acre site in the heart of downtown Tallahassee; Includes graves of Confederate and Union Civil War casualties, African-American leaders, yellow fever victims, and Florida governors and legislators Call Street and Martin Luther King Blvd www.seefloridaonline.com/_tallahassee/cemetery.html
Paxton House Museum Victorian Bed and Breakfast built in 1884, featuring lectures and tours of the home and its collections 445 Remington Ave Thomasville GA 1-229-226-5197 www.1884paxtonhouseinn.com
Pebble Hill Plantation Premier example of 20th century shooting plantation; Features main house, gardens, stables, fire house, cemetery, log cabin schoolhouse; Children under six not admitted to main house; Fee 1251 Highway 319 S. Thomasville GA 1-229-226-2344 www.pebblehill.com
San Marcos De Apalache Historic State Park History dates back to the early 1500s; Museum contains exhibits and artifacts covering the area's history, a nature trail through historic fortification ruins, and a visitor's center; Open M-Th, 9am-5pm; Guided tours available with two weeks advance notice; $2.00 Fee; Offers picknicking area 148 Old Fort Rd St. Marks 922-6007 www.floridastateparks.org/sanmarcos
Tallahassee Museum 52-acre natural habitat zoo, nature trails, authentic 1800s farmstead, 14 historic buildings, hands-on Discovery Center, birds of prey aviary, reptile exhibits and more; Plus cafe, playground, and store; Fees 3945 Museum Dr. 850-575-8684 www.tallahasseemuseum.org
The State Capitol One of 4 tower Capitols in the U.S., featuring panoramic view from 22nd floor observatory/art gallery, House and Senate viewing galleries; Group tours available M-F with advance notice; Free 400 S. Monroe St 488-6167
Tours In Tallahassee Guided tours of Tallahassee’s unique places (driving, walking, or by motorcoach); Tours are informative and fun for all ages; Great for visiting dignitaries, conference attendees, house guests, and newcomers N/A 850-212-2063 Booking@toursintallahassee.com www.toursintallahassee.com