The Norman Studios

In the 1920s, Richard E. Norman (1891-1960) a white filmmaker and distributor of silent films, produced a number of works using all African American casts and crews. This was during the era of a rising racism, including the resurgence of ...

Matthew Gilbert School

Reflecting the Italian Renaissance style, Matthew Gilbert School was constructed in 1926 to serve the Oakland and East Jacksonville communities. Alumni include two-time Olympic gold medal winner, Robert (Bullet) Bob Hayes.

The site was originally occupied by the Florida Baptist ...

B.F. Lee Theological Seminary Building at Edward Waters College

This three-story building was built in 1925-1927 to house the Theological Department of Edward Waters College (founded In 1905).

In 1914, the first graduating class included Henry Y. Tookes, who later became a bishop in Florida.

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The McKinney House

Built in 1945 by Nathaniel and Lucille McKinney, the present owner was the second female African American assistant principal of Leon County Schools.

Information provided by Florida Department of State.

Bethel Missionary Baptist Church

The Rev. C. K. Steele, pastor of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, was one of Tallahassee's most notable civil rights activists. Many meetings associated with the Tallahassee bus boycott were held in this church, which made it a target of Ku ...

Elizabeth School in the Dills Community

Originally housed in the Elizabeth Church, Elizabeth School was established when Miles Groover and his wife Daisy Black Groover donated two acres of land for the new site. The school building was completed as a Works Progress Administration (WPA) project. ...

Smathers Library

This Library has an extensive collection of documents, photographs and other material related to African American history and culture.

Information provided by Florida Department of State.

Photo courtesy of www.ppd.ufl.edu/historiccampuswebsite

Orleans Ballroom and Theatre

Native Parisian John Davis moved to New Orleans in 1809. His exposure to French opera and entertainment led him to build one of the first major theaters in the city. The original structure, designed by famed architect Benjamin Latrobe, burned ...

National Historic Landmark - The Cabildo

The Cabildo stands adjacent to St. Louis Cathedral and was the headquarters for the Spanish Colonial Council, or Cabildo.

The original structure was destroyed during the Great New Orleans Fire of 1788, during which over 75% of the buildings in the ...

Coulson House (The African American Heritage Society)

The Coulson House, built at the turn of the 20^th century,, was originally the home of Kate Coulson. Coulson bought the empty property from the estate of E. A. Perry in 1899 and built her home on the lot. After ...