RILEY CENTER & MUSEUM
Welcome to the John G. Riley Center & Museum for African American History & Culture
LIFE & LEGACY OF
JOHN G. RILEY
The Riley House was constructed circa 1890 on the fringe of a community called Smokey Hollow. Its owner, John Gilmore Riley, rose to prominence as an educator and civic leader. He received formal education from public and private institutions. Riley began his first teaching job in 1877 at a school in Wakulla County. In 1892 he became principal of the Lincoln Academy (located at 438 West Brevard Street in Tallahassee, Florida) where he served until his retirement in 1926
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Legacy and Learning
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Legacy and Learning is a virtual exhibit presented by the John G. Riley Center & Museum. This intergenerational exhibit aims to spark dialogue between families and create a better understanding of what life was like for many growing up in the south during reconstruction. For more information, visit www.rileymuseum.org.Education
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John G. Riley Museum Tour with Founder, Althemese Barnes
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Experience a virtual tour of the Riley House, conducted by the Founder and Executive Director Emeritus, Althemese Barnes.Education
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Uncrowned Queens
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"Uncrowned Queens" Online Exhibit curated by The John G. Riley Center/Museum of African American History & Culture. This exhibit features women from the Leon County area who have made significant contributions in the areas of religion, civic life, social life, education and more.Education
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The Riley House Short Film
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The Riley House Short Film. Executive Producers - Althemese Barnes & Marion McGee. Produced by David Barrow Wiley & Rebecca Drummond, Written and Directed by Faren Humes. Cinematography Matthew Ryan, First Assistant Camera - Brian Diggs. Key Grip/Gaffer/Second Assistant Camera - Juraj Bedi, Sound Mixer/Boom Matt Clegg & Ashley Adamson. Assistant Editor- Kelly Poor, Editor Rebecca Drummond, Production Designer, David Barrow WileyNonprofits & Activism
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New Frenchtown Markers
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On Saturday, Nov. 28, four new markers along the Frenchtown Heritage Trail will be unveiled. The John G. Riley Center and Museum will offer two ways for residents and visitors to enjoy the expanded trail – virtually online or via a self-guided, socially distanced walk. If taking the virtual route, visit rileymuseum.org and click “Frenchtown Heritage Trail Virtual Storymap” to experience the history of Frenchtown from the comfort of home. For those wishing to explore the trail in person, printed maps and brochures will be available at the Riley Museum trailhead table on the north side of the Renaissance Center, located at 435 N. Macomb Street. The unveiling event is self-guided, and event planners ask that everyone wear a mask and remain socially distanced along the trail. Frenchtown is the oldest community in Tallahassee that was settled in and occupied exclusively by African Americans after the American Civil War ended in 1865. The land was previously owned by the Marquis de Lafayette, a Frenchman who was awarded 23,000 acres by President George Washington for service during the Revolutionary War. During the Segregation Era, the community was a thriving mecca of diverse businesses and churches. It even had its own school (Lincoln School, 1869-1969) to serve the bustling neighborhood. The community was home to many African American educators, business owners and religious and civic leaders. After a decline in the 70s and 80s, the residents who remained, along with newly located residents, are working to see it thrive again. The trail is a vital component of that revitalization. Research, education and discovery remain a focus of the John G. Riley Center and Museum’s mission and purpose through its educational programs that promote history and culture. Its tours and exhibits bring an awareness of and appreciation for the contributions African Americans have made to our community and to society. It is located at 419 E. Jefferson Street in the historic Riley House, constructed in 1890, and is operated and maintained by the City of Tallahassee.Nonprofits & Activism
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