• An oral history program
• An intercultural and multicultural outreach program that includes
  workshops, lectures, a speaker's bureau, walking tours, special exhibits
  and cultural events
• An instructional program focusing on genealogical studies and
  architectural surveys
• An archival resource center available to the community for historic research
• A statewide training program for Museum Directors
• An After-school cultural literacy program and Summer Camp
  

The museum's program components provide an environment and means to encourage and empower participants to develop an awareness of and gain an appreciation for the educational and social contributions of African Americans to Florida's history.

Family and community history is best preserved through stories that our elderly citizens and relatives share with us. Memories of deceased loved ones and their once physical presence on earth can remain with us forever through these taped interviews. The Riley House conducts oral history interviews for families at no charge. Copies of historically significant family photos can be scanned into the taped interviews as well providing a complete history. A copy of the tape will be given to the family. To arrange an interview call the Riley House at least two weeks in advance.

History is not merely a collection of knowledge about individual sites, accomplishments, and events but is a broader continuum of human activity that connects past times to the present, shaping visions for the future. The Riley Education Director makes visits to schools, gives presentations at community events, and presents to numerous groups on topics that connect people with history and heritage.
We offer training in history and cultural heritage curriculum and lesson plan development, conduct workshops demonstrating basic exhibit fabrication and installation techniques, and make oral and visual presentations about the history and heritage of geographic areas throughout Florida. Through our education program, we help instill in present and future generations the importance of valuing and preserving the remarkable heritage of Florida.

These are a sample of the documents available at the Riley Archive, located on 2nd Floor of the Tallahassee Community College Library. Please call contact us to arrange an appointment.

Images From Archives
• Riley House
• Riley House 2
• Riley House 3
• John G. Riley
• John G. Riley at beach
• John G. Riley at beach 2
• Construction
• Construction 2
• Construction 3
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