by Aidan MacKinlay | Jan 22, 2024 | Bicentennial, Local History, Neighborhoods
By Jacob Murphey WCTV debuts weekly segment to highlight 200 years of Tallahassee history Read article...
by THS | Jul 28, 2020 | Claude's Corner, Local History
By Claude Kenneson President’s Note: If you read Riley House founder Althemese Barnes’ (a longtime supporter of the THS) column in the July 23 Tallahassee Democrat...
by THS | May 21, 2020 | Bicentennial, Local History
By Claude Kennison Tallahassee was established on March 4, 1824 and designated as the capital of the Florida Territory. In the same year on December 29, the Florida Legislative Council established Leon County from Gadsden County. It was...
by THS | May 17, 2020 | Blog, Local History, Neighborhoods, People, Sports
By Brendan Crellin One thing I’ve learned from the past few months is that I really like my neighborhood. These days, our walks up and down our street are frequent. With no through traffic, our street is perfect for a 4 year-old who is mastering the art of scootering....
by THS | Mar 26, 2020 | Local History, Medical History, Military History
by Mary Cathrin May Prologue. In 1918 the United States entered its second year of fighting in WWI. American civilians did their part by working with agencies like the Red Cross, and sold Liberty Bonds to help pay for the war effort. Meanwhile,...
by THS | Mar 9, 2020 | Local History
by Mary Cathrin May and Matt Lutz From Tallahassee’s earliest days until after the Civil War, the chief law enforcement officer was the city marshal who was appointed by the mayor and approved by the city council. In an age of slavery, it goes without...
