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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.

Exciting things happening with the Riley Museum...

ATTENTION: Tourism industry, meeting planning professionals, historians, museum directors, travel writers, FAM Tour companies, leisure travel officials. Join us for a one-of-a-kind event designed to acquaint you with the cultural and historic treasures of Tallahassee. Meet with experts in the heritage travel industry and discover why more and more travelers are spending their travel dollars to learn about America's cultural past. Click here for invite.

For additional information and to register, contact the Riley Museum at 850.681.7881 or email staff1@rileymuseum.org Sponsored by John G. Riley Museum
Funded by Council on Cultural and the Arts (COCA)

PRESS CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT: The Riley House and the Natural Bridge Historical Society Agree to work together in mutual support in order to promote local and Civil War History. Read full press conference announcement.

Time: 11:00AM
Date: February 16, 2010
Location: John G. Riley Center/Museum for African American Culture, 419 East Jefferson Street, Tallahassee.

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.....

Applause for the Pioneers Cufflinks and Pearls Gala Friday, February 19, 2010 honoring Dr. Howard Roberts, owner of Economy Drugstore, Dr. Billy and Mrs. Kathleen Baker, owners of Baker's Pharmacy (posthumously) and Mrs. Roberts, Dr. Robert's widow and co-owner of Economy. Honorary Chairs: Dr. Henry Lewis, Dean, School of Pharmacy at Florida A&M University and Duncan Moore, Former Administrator, Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Read more..

OUT OF THE PAST, A NOBLE LEADER - John Gilmore Riley
Visit John Riley in his office at Riley House Museum.

Hear the words of 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

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