An Evening with the Riley Museum: Black Patriots, Loyalists, and the Fight for Freedom in Revolutionary Florida
Thu, Apr 16
|Challenger Learning Center of Tallahasse
Join us for an evening at the Riley Museum as we welcome Dr. Shelley Viola Murphy for an engaging lecture titled Choosing Sides: Black Patriots, Loyalists, and the Fight for Freedom in Revolutionary Florida.
Time & Location
Apr 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Challenger Learning Center of Tallahasse, 200 S Duval St, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
About the event
IMPORTANT LOCATION NOTE:
This lecture will be held at the Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee,
located at 200 South Duval Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301.
Join us at the Riley Museum on April 16th for an engaging evening lecture, Choosing Sides: Black Patriots, Loyalists, and the Fight for Freedom in Revolutionary Florida, presented by Dr. Shelley Viola Murphy. This compelling program will explore the experiences, decisions, and resilience of African Americans during the Revolutionary era in Florida, with connections to ancestry and the importance of tracing their origins. Guests will enjoy small bites and beverages, followed by a Q&A discussion with Dr. Murphy.
This lecture is presented in conjunction with a hands-on workshop led by Dr. Juanita Gaston on Saturday, April 18th—an opportunity you won’t want to miss. Seating is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot at the following link: https://www.rileymuseum.org/event-details/genealogy-workshop-with-dr-juanita-gaston
Meet the Lecturer