Changing America — Exhibit Opening and "History Hop"

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.