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Lunch & Learn- Outpost to Statehood: The Florida Territory

Presented by Florida Historic Capitol Museum at Florida Historic Capitol Museum, Tallahassee FL

Jun 23 2023
Lunch & Learn- Outpost to Statehood: The Florida Territory

A fun opportunity to eat good food and learn new things!

On the eve of the 200-year anniversary of the Territorial Legislative Act seeking a new capital city for Florida, the Florida Historic Capitol Museum will host guest speaker Rodney Kite-Powell to explore significant events and themes from the Territorial Period using historic maps. The acquisition of East and West Florida from Spain left a legacy of two capitals – Pensacola and St. Augustine. Just three years later in 1824, the state and the country were changed by the decision to centralize ... view more »

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Florida Historic Capitol Museum

400 South Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399

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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.

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