The May 11 Walk Through Living History and Day in the Park kicks off the Season of Emancipation in Tallahassee. It marks the 154th anniversary of the reading of the Emancipation Proclamation in Florida.
On Saturday, May 11, the 2nd Infantry Regiment United States Colored Troops Living History Association in partnership with the John G. Riley Center & Museum, will host the Walk Through Living History Parade and Day in the Park, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., at Speed Spencer Stephens Park, 1907 Saxon St. The parade begins at 9 a.m. at the corner of Osceola St. and Wahnish Way, proceeds to Okaloosa Street and ends in the park. Activities in the park range from games and activities for children to stage presentations. Living history demonstrations in the park will depict civilian and military life prior to, during and after the Civil War. Attendees will be able to travel back in time and visit Civil War campsites, talk with Frederick Douglass, Buffalo Soldiers and USCT soldiers. Local vendors will showcase their food, wares and services. For more information, contact Jarvis Rosier at 850-509-0295 or the John G. Riley Center/Museum at 850-681-7881.
FREE
2019/05/11 - 2019/05/11
Speed Spencer Stephens Park
1907 Saxon St., Tallahassee, FL 32310