The City of Tallahassee is celebrating its 200-year anniversary on November 9 & 10 at the Parkview at Cascades. Both days will commemorate and celebrate Tallahassee’s rich history and culture.
Florida State University’s Civil Rights Institute will lead an inspiring presentation of an exhibit reflecting on the struggles, triumphs, and progress made during the last two centuries, recognizing 40 individuals of different backgrounds who have made significant contributions to the Civil Rights Institute in Tallahassee-Leon County and across the state.
“The Florida Civil Rights Champions Art Exhibition that I created and painted as a recognized historical artist consists of 40 striking 20×16 black-and-white portraits of individuals who have made significant contributions to civil rights across the state of Florida,” said Ted Ellis, director of the Civil Rights Institute. “Each portrait captures the essence and impact of these champions, showcasing their lasting influence on Florida’s history.”
The schedule also includes genealogical experts from the Tallahassee Genealogical Society, the African American Genealogical Society, and the Tallahassee-Leon County Geographic Information Systems Department, as well as representatives of some of Tallahassee-Leon County’s earliest religious congregations, among many others.
To register for the event, visit bit.ly/CRI-Bicentennial. To view the full November 9 schedule, visit tallahasseeleoncounty200.com/event/bicentennial-festival-weekend-spectacular/2024-11-09. For more information about the Civil Rights Institute, visit cosspp.fsu.edu/cri.