HCA housed in one of the two remaining renovated 1836 Cotton Exchange buildings located on the waterfront, is to teach that the arts continue to define civilization. Led by its board and its Director, the Center also creates an economic impact for the region, while messaging to its community of all ages, as well as to tourists, that visual, spoken and written arts, as well as musical art create unique individual and communal experiences which offer solace to the soul of mankind.
Apalachicola, FL
Region(s):
North Central
County:
Franklin
Type(s):
Art
History
Camp Gordon Johnston Museum mission is to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret historically significant artifacts and history related to the Amphibious Soldiers that trained at this WWII training center from 1942-1946. Most item are donated by soldiers or their family. The museum is responsible for exhibiting and interpreting the history of the units that were trainers and being trained with the goal to support post education, training, research, and historical exhibits and programs.
Carrabelle, FL
Region(s):
North Central
County:
Franklin
Type(s):
History
Since 1845, the Historic Capitol has symbolized Florida state government. Restored to its 1902 appearance, the Historic Capitol stands as an icon at the center of Florida’s Capitol complex; the modern-day nerve center of Sunshine State government. Under the stained-glass dome, political history and tradition come alive in the exhibits.
Tallahassee, FL
Region(s):
North Central
County:
Leon
Type(s):
History
The Gadsden Arts Center & Museum is an independent, nonprofit visual art museum and center located in downtown Quincy, just west of Tallahassee. The museum’s mission is to foster understanding and appreciation of the visual arts to improve the quality of life in Gadsden County and the region. For the past 25 years, the Gadsden Arts Center & Museum has strived to offer art educational opportunities for local children, support local artists’ careers, expose the community to nationally known artists, and stimulate economic growth and tourism for Gadsden County. Through varied programming such as our Gadsden Arts @ Home digital series, out free Art @ Home Kits and our Art Camp, the institution aspires to be a welcoming space for all.
Quincy, FL
Region(s):
North Central
County:
Gadsden
Type(s):
Art
For the past 180 years, Goodwood’s story has paralleled the history of North Florida. Goodwood's Main House Museum was built in the 1830s, and the Goodwood estate has been preserved as a house museum and public park since 1990. Over 20 acres and 18 historic structures still remain from the original estate.
Tallahassee, FL
Region(s):
North Central
County:
Leon
Type(s):
Historic Home
The goal of the Havana History & Heritage Society is to preserve and highlight the historical assets and events of the Havana community.
Havana, FL
Region(s):
North Central
County:
Gadsden
Type(s):
History
Founded in 1998 by those who appreciate the arts and by artists; we provide essential support for artistic activities and cultural undertakings in our community.
Monticello, FL
Region(s):
North Central
County:
Jefferson
Type(s):
Art
The John Gilmore Riley Center/Museum for African American History & Culture, Inc. is a historical and cultural gem that sits at the bottom of a hill in downtown Tallahassee, at the corner of Meridian and Jefferson Streets. The Riley historic home represents the thriving black neighborhood, known as Smokey Hollow, that once existed in what is just east of downtown Tallahassee. It is especially significant when compared to other such historical sites in that it is the last vestige we have of the accomplishments of an entire group of people, the black middle class, which emerged in the latter part of the nineteenth century. The mission and purpose of the John Gilmore Riley Center/Museum for African American History & Culture, Inc. is to discover, archive and illuminate the blended interrelationship of African American, Native American and European history and preserve African American landmarks and legacies throughout the State of Florida as an enduring public resource through tourism and education. Established in 1996, the museum’s programs 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.
Tallahassee, FL
Region(s):
North Central
County:
Leon
Type(s):
Historic Home
History
Preserved as the family kept it in 1928, this uniquely furnished home of a poet and a politician inspires the telling of many tales of Tallahassee’s past. Come for a different hands-on tour each season.
Tallahassee, FL
Region(s):
North Central
County:
Leon
Type(s):
Historic Home
History
Mission San Luis was the western capital of Spanish Florida from 1656 to 1704 and served as a principal village of the Apalachee Indians. The Mission, now a 63-acre National Historic Landmark and Florida’s Apalachee-Spanish Living History Museum, brings the early 1700s to life with educators in period dress and buildings reconstructed based on extensive archaeological research. The story of Mission San Luis is also shared through an introductory film, artifact displays, and other programming.
Tallahassee, FL
Region(s):
North Central
County:
Leon
Type(s):
History