John G. Riley Center & Museum of African-American History and Culture

The John Riley Center/Museum welcomes people of all ages to journey back in time to the Reconstruction era – one of the most significant, yet least known periods of American History following the end of the Civil War.

The John G. Riley House is a 126-year old structure that embodies one of Tallahassee’s most influential men of his generation. Whether acting as Principal of the first public high school for blacks, Secretary of the Florida NAACP, Member of the Negro Business League or Grand High Priest of the Royal Arch Masons; Mr. Riley made an impact on the Tallahassee community that will never be erased.

Tours of the historic Riley house offers visitors the chance to experience a living testament of the rich cultural heritage of African Americans in the south during the Reconstruction era.