The region’s fertile soils, abundant lakes, rolling hills, and valley terrain have for centuries attracted diverse cultures. The imprint left by those cultures is reflected in the wealth of historic sites found in the Red Hills, from Native American ceremonial mound centers, Spanish missions, antebellum plantation mansions, tenant farms, to an array of other tangible reminders of the Red Hills’ history. Many of these sites and districts are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and are open to the public.
published in the Tallahassee Democrat January 15, 2015 Since 1927, travelers have ventured along red clay canopy roads to Bradley’s Country Store, located on the picturesque Centerville Road. A step into the tin-roofed store is a step back in time. Hanging from the horizontal board interior walls are washboards, pitch forks and mule harnesses of […]
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The paved 20.5 mile multi-use trail runs from Florida’s capital city to the coastal town of St. Marks.
(850) 519-6594Rich in history, LeMoyne is housed in a restored 1854 Antebellum home that serves as a beautiful visual arts gallery for changing local, regional and national exhibitions.
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Earthen temple mounds, interpretive trail and nature trail allow visitors to explore Florida’s history and ecology.
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A multitude of opportunities for recreation, entertainment, cultural arts and history in the heart of downtown Tallahassee.
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Open year-round, the park offers garden tours featuring a secret garden and reflection pool, lake recreation opportunities and a multi-use trail system.
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Built in 1935, this art-deco style, historic theater has been remodeled to continue bringing film and cultural events to the region.
(229) 377-3302Listed on the National Register of Historic Homes, the Wirick-Simmons House was built in 1831 in a Greek revival architectural style.
(850) 997-2465Located in the historic Flowers-Roberts house, the museum archives, exhibits and grounds share the rich history of Thomas County
(229) 226-7664The former antebellum hunting plantation on the north shore of Lake Iamonia offers tours of the historic Beadel House and the Jones Family Tenant House.
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This stately architectural beauty stands proudly amid the magnolias and long leaf pines of southwest Georgia.
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Dedicated to enriching the creative life of the community
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The center invites visitors to explore the 565 acres of natural landscape of forest, meadows and swamps.
(229) 377-4408Restored to its 1902 appearance, the Historic Capitol stands as an icon at the center of Florida’s Capitol complex.
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Situated on sixteen acres of sprawling lawns, gardens and centuries old live oaks, the Main House and thirteen outbuildings provide a glimpse of a past era.
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Collectables, memorabilia, antiques, and local art exhibits are located in a historic downtown building.
(229)-377-5142The historic Hardy Bryan House is the headquarters of Thomasville Landmarks, a historic preservation organization.
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Museum exhibits include more than 2,000 African-American artifacts with emphasis on Thomas County achievers displayed on the former campus of Douglass High School.
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These remarkably scenic roads offer a glimpse into the history of Jefferson county along with its natural beauty.
A historical and cultural gem that sits at the bottom of a hill in downtown Tallahassee, at the corner of Meridian and Jefferson Streets.
(850) 681-7881A National Historic Landmark, this creatively engineered and architecturally significant house was built between 1884-1885, as a winter cottage for prosperous shoe merchant C.W. Lapham of Chicago.
(229) 226-7664A National Historic Landmark and living history museum, Mission San Luis is the only reconstructed Spanish mission in Florida.
(850) 245-6406This active opera house was built in 1890 and is widely known for its acoustically perfect sound story theater.
(850) 997-4242The Museum is a treasure trove of Florida history with artifacts the entire family finds fascinating.
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Explore Florida’s diverse history, nature trails, and living exhibits of native wildlife amidst 52 acres of natural landscape.
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