Re-Dedication Program of the Hickory Hill Cemetery
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Hickory Hill is significant because it is the final resting place for members of tenant farm families who worked on Welaunee Plantation from the early 1900’s until about 1950. <<more...>>
Applause for the Pioneers Cufflinks and Pearls Gala
Friday, February 20, 2009
Tallahassee, Florida: The John G. Riley Museum presented its 5th annual Applause for the Pioneers Cufflinks and Pearls Gala on Friday, February 20, 2009. The event took place at the Carriage House, Goodwood Museum and Gardens, 1600 Miccosukee Road. <<more...>>
Blended Lives program was held January 26th and January 28th - 30th
Entering its 9th year, the Blended Lives program has hosted 4th grade and selected high school grade classes from schools in Leon County. This program educates and provides cultural experiences for up to 2,000 students annually over a three-day span. <<more...>>
Riley Audio Production, "Path to Freedom" that chronicles the Civil Rights struggle in Florida aired on WFSU-NPR during Black History Month.
The Riley Museum Director presented a Black History month program at the Democratic Party meeting on February 23, 2009.
National Trust for Historic Preservation February E-Newsletter
In an address to the nation, President Obama called for
Congress to pass a stimulus package that repairs our aging bridges and
roads, modernizes schools, retrofits existing government buildings and helps
homeowners weatherize their homes.
We couldn't agree more! Learn more about how the proposals in Congress
could use proven preservation programs to stimulate the economy. <<more>>
The Riley Museum Director was appointed to the Association of African American Museums 2009 Planning Committee. The conference was held in New Orleans – August 19-22, 2009.
The Florida African American Heritage Preservation Network received the
highest award from the IMLS (Institute of Museums and Library Services)
under the African American History and Culture Grant program for a second
time in 2008. This second grant enabled the Riley staff and consultants to
provide archival training to targeted statewide museum directors, raise the
level of "sense of responsibility for stewardship" with participating
directors and initiate a digitization project of community-based collections
that are in danger of being lost. The first IMLS grant, awarded in 2006,
matched by the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs,
was used to build the professional capacity of targeted museums in the state
and for site and technology improvements.
Milestone Memories exhibit was on display at the Tallahassee Municipal Airport from February 13-March 2009
This exhibit of artifacts, images and literature will fascinate anyone who sees it. It tells the story of early African American schools and the role of education in early America throughout time until the 60's and the integration of schools.
Florida Network On The Go Heralded as a successful model, network sharing is occurring in all corners of the world... << more >>
To view a list of all up coming events,
visit our updated 2008-09 calendar of events.
May 20, 2008 at 10:00 am - Emancipation Proclamation Old City Cemetery Union Grave Wreath Laying Ceremony, followed by Knott House Museum Reenactment Reading at 12 noon. The public is invited.
February 22, 2008 - 4th Annual Riley House Applause for the Pioneers Gala. Honoring a phenomenal group of educators that helped to change the landscape of black academia in early 20th century Tallahassee.
The 2008 honorees, posthumously, were: Daisey Hall, Letitia Taylor Byrd, Henrietta Williams, Alzinia McPherson, Marie Hicks, Paralee Webb, Viola Hunter, Ruth Matthews, Jeanette Reid, Alma Myrick, Wilma Cross, Willie Perkins, Alease Twine, R. Frank Nims, and Cecil Walker. These 1920's-50's educators worked tirelessly in Leon County Schools helping to improve the academic landscape for African Americans during the period of segregation.
Rock-a-thon "Culture to Culture" Holiday Celebration
The Riley House's annual "Culture to Culture" Holiday Celebration, a part of the City of Tallahassee´s Annual Celebration of Lights. It is an occasion when the Tallahassee community comes together for a day of fun and fellowship to celebrate the holiday season, culture to culture, and raise money for one of the premier cultural organizations in the city and state. Each year the event features entertainment, food, artisans, vendors, and children´s activities.
Photos from Rock-a-thon
May 1- June 30, 2007 Exhibit: "Path to Freedom", a commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Tallahassee Bus Boycott.
In 1956, two FAMU students refused to give up their front seats on the City bus to white passengers. They were arrested, and thus began the successful boycott that ended with desegregation on city public transportation. Integration of other public facilities followed. The exhibit depicted civil rights activities that occurred throughout Florida during this era. Visitors were able to take away a CD of the history behind this event in history that brought about many changes in society.
April 25 to April 27, 2007
The John Gilmore Riley Center and Museum of African American History and Culture and The City of St. Petersburg Midtown Economic Development Presented:
The Sixth Biennial Florida African American Heritage Preservation Network Conference: Preserve African American Heritage
in the African American Community
Included were be workshops, tours, special cultural events, lectures. Special attraction: Tours of restored 22nd Street historic landmarks including: the Manhattan Casino, Royal Theater, Mercy Hospital, and other historic sites; grand opening of the Carter G. Woodsen African American Museum. Hosted by: The Office of Deputy Mayor Goliath Davis.
Saturday, February 10, 2007 - 3rd Annual Riley House Applause for the Pioneers Gala.
Honored Pioneer: Moses G. Miles |
