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The John G. Riley Center/Museum of African American History and Culture
419 East Jefferson Street • Tallahassee, Florida 32301 • (850) 681-7881
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

OUT OF THE PAST, A NOBLE LEADER - John Gilmore Riley

Hear and View Mr. John Riley: Click Here

Original owner of the Riley House - A National Register Property
-Born into slavery on September 24, 1857 in Leon County;
-Pursued a career in education and became a teacher;
-Served as principal of Lincoln Academy from 1893 to 1926;
-Owned substantial properties in downtown Tallahassee;
-Grand High Priest of the Royal Arch Masons of Florida 33rd Degree Mason;
-Secretary of the Tallahassee NAACP;
-Member of the Negro Business League;
-Married to Nellie Riley-Father of five children (John, James, Sarah, Marilyn, and Emlin)
-Married Mozena Riley
-Died in 1954 at age 97

Exciting things happening with the Riley Museum...

In partnership with Blue Star Families and the National Endowment for the Arts, Riley Museum will offer free admission to active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day, May 31, 2010, through Labor Day, September 6, 2010 to show their appreciation for those who are serving this nation.

For additional information and list of over 600 participating museums, please visit: Blue Star Museums

Exciting New Project - Remembering Dr. Alpha Omega Campbell: In 2009, the John G. Riley Museum was commissioned by the City of Tallahassee to document the life of Dr. Alpha Omega Campbell. The project was funded through a grant provided by the City of Tallahassee, Council on Culture and Arts (COCA). The initiative included the production of an informative brochure and a book ("A Good And Kindly Heart") that chronicles Dr Campbell's life experiences and contributions to our community. The paperback edition is available for a donation of $15.00 at the John G. Riley House Museum. Read more from brochure.....

Riley House participates in Visit Tallahassee's T.O.U.R. Guide
T.O.U.R. stands for Tourism is Our Unlimited Resource. It means when Tallahasseans, like you and I, guide our out of town friends and family to Tallahassee attractions, we're boosting our local economy.

Go to Visit Tallahassee T.O.U.R. for more information and a schedule of free events.

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