Sep 14 2017
Changing America — Exhibit Opening and

Changing America — Exhibit Opening and "History Hop"

Presented by Florida Historic Capitol Museum at Florida Historic Capitol Museum

Changing America is presented by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture and the National Museum of American History in collaboration with the American Library Association Public Programs Office.

To celebrate the opening, guests are invited to join in an evening “History Hop” to explore the pivotal national events surrounding the Emancipation Proclamation and the March on Washington and travel to historic locations to hear some of Tallahassee’s unique Civil War and Civil Rights stories.

Start at the Historic Capitol for all of the exhibit opening fun—including food, beverages, and remarks by Dr. Phyllis Gray-Ray, Chair of Florida A&M University’s Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice (5:30 p.m.).

Then at 6:00 p.m., travel on foot to the Union Bank and the Civil Rights Heritage Sidewalk or hop on the trolley running to and from The Grove. Each site will offer a special experience.

The tour of the exhibition is made possible by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the Human Endeavor.

Admission Info

The event is free and open to the public

Phone: (850) 487-1902

Email: info@historiccapitol.gov

Dates & Times

2017/09/14 - 2017/09/14

Additional time info:

5:00 PM          Exhibit Opening and Reception at the Historic Capitol Museum

5:30 PM          Comments by Dr. Phyllis Gray-Ray

6:00 P.M.        History Hop Tours Begin

Location Info

Florida Historic Capitol Museum

400 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399

Parking Info

The Historic Capitol is located in the Capitol Complex, at the intersection of Apalachee Parkway and South Monroe Street. Although the museum does not have dedicated parking, there are several parking lots in the area. There is a large public parking garage in Kleman Plaza, close to the Capitol Complex. When the legislature is in session, parking can be especially challenging. Spaces for visitors with disabilities are located on west side of the House Office Building in the north side loading zone.