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Historical Museums, Historic sites, Historic
tours
ARCHER
Archer
Historic Society Depot Museum
Also known as Archer Community Museum
411 W Main St. (Corner Main and Magnolia Sts)
Archer, FL
(352) 495-9422
visit one of the oldest restored train stations in Florida
as you learn about the town of Archer. The community museum
houses photographs, artifacts, documents and a small library.
Local dignitaries, antique clothing, railroad and school memorabilia
are on display.
Open to the public Saturday from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
On the Florida Jewish Heritage Trail
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CROSS CREEK
Marjorie
Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park & the Marjorie Kinnan
Rawlings House
18700 S CR 325
Cross Creek, FL 32640
(352) 466-3672
The Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park has been
officially listed on the National Register of Historic Sites
since 1970. It is a microcosm of Florida farmland, marshland
and succeeding hammock and represents a history, culture and
architecture that typifies a rural Florida that has all but
vanished. Eight acres of the historic site have been managed
by DEP's Division of Recreation and parks since 1970. The
remaining 60 acres of the original homestead are managed by
Alachua County
Open to Public 9:00 – 5:00 pm daily; Guided Tours through
the historic house are also offered for a small fee. Tours
are offered October through July, Thursday through Sunday
at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. , and on every hour from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Guided tours are not offered Thanksgiving or Christmas (although
the grounds are open).
On the Florida Women's Heritage Trail
Directions: Located between Ocala and Gainesville in Cross
Creek
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GAINESVILLE
Florida Museum
of Natural History
Corner of Hull and SW 34th St
(Powell Hall - on University of Florida Campus)
Gainesville, FL 32611
(352) 846-2000
Take a peek at the largest collections based natural history
museum in the Southeast. On display is a full sized replica
of a North Florida limestone cave and a 14-foot mammoth skeleton,
and much more. Open to Public Mon – Sat. 10:00 a.m.
–5:00 p.m. and holiday 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Directions: From Interstate 75, take exit 75 and travel east
on State Road 24 (Archer Road). Turn north (left) on State
Road 121 (S.W. 34th Street). At the third traffic signal,
turn east (right) on Hull Road and travel 1/4 of a mile. The
entrance to the University of Florida Cultural Plaza is on
the south (right) side of Hull Road. From U.S. 441, travel
west on State Road 24 (Archer Road). Turn north (right) on
State Road 121 (S.W. 34th Street). At the third traffic signal,
turn east (right) on Hull Road and travel 1/4 of a mile. The
entrance to the University of Florida Cultural Plaza is on
the south (right) side of Hull Road.
Samuel P. Harn
Museum of Art
S.W. 34th Street and Hull Road
Gainesville, Florida 32611-2700
352-392-9826
The Harn Museum of Art, which opened to the public in 1990,
is one of the largest university art museums in the Southeastern
United States. Currently the Harn is expanding with the addition
of a new wing, the Mary Ann Harn Cofrin Pavilion. The Pavilion
will house exhibition space for sculpture, painting, video
and other media and will feature art classrooms and a bistro-style
café. As the physical facilities are growing, so are
the collections. Last year, 159 new works of art entered the
collection through donation and purchase, and in 2003 some
remarkable donations have enriched the Harn's holdings of
contemporary art.
Tuesday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:00
a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. The Museum is closed
on Mondays and State holidays. The Museum Store is open during
museum hours.
Tours guided by Harn Museum docents are available Saturday
and Sunday at 2:00 pm. Guided and self-guided school and community
tours are offered by appointment with three week's notice.
Call 352.392.9826 to schedule a tour.
Historic
Haile Homestead at Kanapaha Plantation
8500 Archer Road (FL 24)
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 336-9096
In 1854 Thomas Evans and Serena Chestnut Haile moved their
family from Camden, South Carolina to Gainesville, Florida
where they established a 1,500-acre Sea Island cotton plantation
they named Kanapaha. Completed in 1856 by enslaved craftsmen,
the 6,200 square foot manse is one of the few remaining antebellum
homes in North Central Florida. The Historic Haile Homestead
is unique for its "Talking Walls." The Haile family
and friends wrote on the walls of the home - all together
over 12,500 words.
On the Florida Black Heritage Trail, Listed in the National
Register of Historic Places
Directions: Approx. 3 mi. west of I-75 Exit 384 on Archer
Rd. (S.R. 24) north side of the road.
Open to public for tours every Saturday from 10:00 am - 2:00
pm and Sunday from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
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Matheson
Historical Center
513 E University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 378-2280
The Matheson Historical Center preserves and interprets the
history of Alachua County, and endeavors to make local history
more meaningful to residents and visitors, through exhibitions,
public programs, publications, and maintaining collections
of books, documents, and material culture that relate to the
area's past.
Open to Public Tues - Fri 9:30 am-1:30 pm; 2nd & 4th Sat
10:00 am - 4:00 pm; Sun 1:00 - 5:00 pm
On the Florida Jewish Heritage Trail, ON
Thomas
Center
Also known as Department of Cultural Affairs. Historically
known as Hotel Thomas
302 NE 6th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 334-5064
Considered Gainesville's cultural center, the Thomas Center
is housed in a beautifully restored Mediterranean Revival-style
hotel. The Thomas Center is listed on the National Register
of Historic Places, and contains art galleries, 1920's period
rooms, local history exhibits, performance space, banquet
rooms, and meeting rooms. The Thomas Center is surrounded
by the lovely Thomas Center Gardens and the Grace and Sidney
Knight Children's Theatre. The center is the site of a variety
of art exhibits and musical programs.
Open to Public Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 - 4:00
PM. The galleries are closed between shows and during observed
holidays.
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
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HAWTHORNE
Hawthorne
Historical Museum and Cultural Center
7225 SE 221st St
Hawthorne, FL 32640
(352)-481-4818
Located in an 1907 building, the museum houses artifacts,
collectibles and photgraphs that capture the drama and charm
of Hawthorne’s past. Local artisans and artists display
ther work in changing exhibits.
Open to the public Friday – Sunday, 1:00 pm –
5:00 pm
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JASPER
Hamilton
County Historical Museum
Historically known as Old Hamilton County Jail
501 NE 1st Ave
Jasper, FL 32052
(386)-792-3850
Fax: 386-792-0730
The Old Jail in Jasper, gives visitors an opportunity to walk
through the area where prisoners were segregated and housed
and hanged if deemed necessary in Hamilton County 91 years
ago.
Open to Public by appointment
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
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LAKE CITY
Columbia County High School Museum
Historically known as Columbia County High School
528 W Duval St
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 755-8183
Open to Public Monday – Friday 9:00 – 4:00 p.m.
National Register of Historic Places
Columbia
County Historical Museum
537 SE Hernando Avenue
Lake City, FL 32025
(386) 755-9096
Housed in the 1870 home of the first Clerk of Courts for Columbia
County, the museum includes a permanent exhibit gallery of
Columbia County and North Florida photography, a room devoted
to the history of the Civil War in North Florida, a small
library of North Florida history. In addition, the museum
exhibits collections both historical and art from local and
state contributors.
Open to Public Wednesday and Saturday 2:00 p.m. – 5:00
p.m.
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LEE
McMullen Cabin
CR 255, behind Lee City Hall
850-971-5867
This two pin log cabin was built by hand in 1850. It has recently
been complely restored. Self-guided tours of the house are
available.
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LIVE OAK
Suwanee
County Historical Museum
Historically known as Union Depot and Atlantic Coast Line
Freight Station
208 N Ohio Ave
Live Oak, FL 32064
(386) 362-1776
suwanneemuseum@yahoo.com
Old brick depot is now a community cultural center. Displays
include Native American artifacts, pioneer crafts, family
treasures and a wonderful copper moonshine.
Open to Public M-F 9:30A-12P & 1-4:30P
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
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MADISON
T.J. Beggs & Company, Beggs Museum and Gallery
106 South Range Street
Madison, FL 32340
850-973-6163
Considered by many of be one of the finest private museums
in the state, this repository of history is owned by three
brothers – Tommy, Ashley and Billy Beggs – owners
of Florida’s continuously-operated family business,
T,J, Beggs & Company. Among other attractions, there is
the original coffin shop exactly as it was in 1895. The museum
also exhibits a collection of funeral paraphernalia such as
Florida’s first motorized hearse, zinc-lined, iced coffins
and zip-on burial clothing.
Open to the public M-F 9:30A-12P & 1-4:30P
Wardlaw-Smith
House
103 N Washington St
Madison, FL 32340
(850) 973-2288, Ext 132
This is a stately mansion that was built by William A. Hammerly
in 1860 for Benjamin F. Wardlaw. Both the National Register
of Historic Places and the Historic American Building Survey
recognize it as an example of classic revival architecture.
The house was used as a hospital after the Battle of Olustee,
near Lake City, in 1864. It was purchased by North Florida
Community College in 1988 and is now preserved and used as
a conference center for the six rural counties served by the
college.
Open to Public by appointment
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
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MICANOPY
Micanopy
Historic District
Roughly Cholokka Blvd. From US 441 to Ocala St then Smith
St W to Okehumkee St
Micanopy, FL
(352) 466-3200
Open to Public/Restricted Access
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Micanopy
Historic Society Museum
Historically known as Thrasher Warehouse
Cholokkla Blvd at Bay St
Micanopy, FL
(352) 466-3200
Located in the Old Thrasher Warehouse, the museum transports
visitors back in time with old photographs, memorabilia, artifacts
and exhibits that reflect the heritage of Micanopy.
Open to Public every day 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm except New Years,
Thanksgiving and Christmas.
On the Florida Jewish Heritage Trail
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NEWBERRY
Dudley
Farm Historic State Park
18730 W Newberry Rd
Newberry, FL 32669
(352) 472-1142
Eighteen historic structures make up an authentic (not recreated)
farm complex. In 1983, Myrtle Dudley donated her family farm
to the Florida Park Service. Today, Dudley Farm presents a
living history working farm encompassing 325 of the Dudley’s
original 640 acres.
Open to Public - Park is open Wednesday thru Sunday 9:00 AM
– 5:00 PM and the Farmstead is open Wednesday thru Sunday
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Directions: Located 4 miles east of Newberry on SR 26
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PERRY
Forest
Capital Museum State Park and Museum
204 Forest Park Dr
Perry, FL 32348
(850) 584-3227
The importance of forestry in Florida dates back to the early
1800s, and Forest Capital Museum State Park celebrates the
timber that built Florida. The heart of the museum is dedicated
to long-leaf pines, which grow on the museum grounds, and
the 5,000 products manufactured from them. Experience the
life of rural families of the early south and learnt he importance
of forestry. The Cracker Homestead was contructed in 1863
by Whiley Whiddon during the Civil War.
Open to Public Thurs. - Mon. 9am-12pm & 1pm-5pm
Directions: The park is one mile south of Perry on US Highway
19 and 27
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STARKE
Camp
Blanding Museum
Bldg 3040, Tallahassee St.
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 682-3196
The Camp Blanding Museum is dedicated to the nine Infantry
Divisions, including the 30th Infantry Division and the 508th
PIR, which trained here between 1940 and 1943. In 1943, Camp
Blanding became an IRTC, training men for both the European
and Pacific theaters. In 1945, the camp became a major Separation
Center.
Now Camp Blanding is embarking on a major expansion to honor
all who served in all the nation's 20th Century conflicts.
It will place special emphasis on the Florida National Guard
and the local businesses with whom Camp Blanding has had a
cordial relationship through all the years since World War
II.
Open to Public Daily 12 - 4 p.m. Closed Easter, Thanksgiving,
Christmas and New Year's
Jones Rosenberg Building (Santa Fe Community
College)
Also known as Eugene Mathews - Bradford County Historical
Museum
209 W Call St
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 964-4606
Collections of historical facts, photos and memorabilia depicting
the rich history of this small North Florida County.
Open to Public Hours: Tues. - Fri. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.; Weekends
by appointment.
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
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TALLAHASSEE
Alfred
B. Maclay Gardens State Park
3540 Thomasville Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32309
(850) 487-4556
Open to Public Park Hours: 8:00 a.m. to sunset, daily
The Gardens: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily
Maclay House: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily (January 1 through
April 30 only)
On
the Florida Women's Heritage Trail
Directions: Located one half mile north of I-10 on US 319
Black Archives of Florida A & M University
Historically known as Carnegie Library
Gamble St at Florida A & M University
Tallahassee, FL 32307
(850) 599-3020
See also:http://www.taltrust.org/blkarchv.htm
Open to Public Mon-Fri 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
On the Florida Black Heritage Trail; Listed in the National
Register of Historic Places
Brokaw-McDougall
House
329 N Meridian Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 891-3900
Open to Public - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday; Closed
State Holidays, Open on weekends only on events
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Goodwood
Also known as Goodwood Museum and Gardens
1500 Miccosukee Rd
Corner of Miccosukee Road and Medical Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 877-4202
Open to Public - Gardens open Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. Closed Weekends
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Directions: Goodwood is located at the corner of Miccosukee
Road and Medical Drive, just east of Tallahassee Memorial
Hospital and the Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter. The
entrance to Goodwood is on Medical Drive. Due to Construction
new entrance is located off of Magnolia Drive.
John G. Riley
Center
Also known as Museum of African American History and Culture
419 E Jefferson St
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 681-7881
Built in 1890, it is the last visible evidence of the middle-class
black community and repository of African American history
from Recontruction through Civil Rights movement.
Open to Public Mon, Wed, and Fri 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
On the Florida Black Heritage Trail; Listed in the National
Register of Historic Places
Knott
House
Also known as Knott House Museum
301 East Park Avenue
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 922-2459
Open to Public Wed – Fri 1:00 – 4:00 pm Sat. 10:00
a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
On the Florida Women's Heritage Trail
Mission
San Luis de Apalachee
Also known as Mission San Luis
2021 W Mission Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 487-3711
Open to Public - Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Free Admission
On the Florida Cuban Heritage Trail
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Museum
of Florida History
500 S Bronough St
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Leon County
(850) 245-6400
Open to Public
On the Florida Women's Heritage Trail
Old
Capitol
Also known as The Florida Center of Political History and
Governance; Historically known as Florida State Capitol
S Monroe St
Monroe St at Apalachee Pkwy
Tallahassee, FL
(850) 487-1902
Open to Public
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Tall
Timbers Plantation
Co Rd 12, 3 mi W of FL 319
Tallahassee, FL
(850) 893-4153
Open to Public
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Directions: Two miles east of SR 155 and 12
Tallahassee
Museum of History and Natural Science and Murat House
3945 Museum Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 576-1636
Tallahsee’s premier outdoor museum offers native animals,
nature trails, hand-on exhibits and educational programs for
all ages.
Open to Public Mon – Sat. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.;
sun 12:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Limited wheelchair accessible.
On the Florida Women's Heritage Trail; Listed in the National
Register of Historic Places
Directions: The Museum is located on Rankin Road. It is very
close to the Tallahassee Airport, only a few miles from West
Pensacola Street. From downtown Tallahassee, take Pensacola
Street to Lake Bradford Road. Head south to Orange Ave., turn
right, and go to Rankin Ave. Alternatively, follow Capital
Circle SW to Lake Bradford Road (Springhill Road); a sign
will direct you to the Museum.
Union
Bank Building
Also known as Florida A&M University Black Archives, Research
Center and Museum
219 Apalachee Pkwy
Apalachee Pkwy and Calhoun St.
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 561-2603
The Center houses a current collection of more than 500,000
documents, letters, photographs, films, official national
and state records, slave papers, military documents, church
records, rare books, maps, newspapers, manuscripts, magazines,
tec. Included is a unique oral history collection which consists
of tapes of black and white southerners over the age of seventy.
Open to Public Mon – Fri 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
On the Florida Black Heritage Trail; Listed in the National
Register of Historic Places
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WHITE
SPRINGS
Stephen
Foster Folk Culture Center State Park
Located on US 41 in White Springs
White Springs, FL 32096
(386) 397-2733
Open to Public
On the Florida Black Heritage Trail
Directions: From I-75 to S.R. 136 (Milepost Exit 439 - Old
Exit 84), travel east on S.R. 136 for 3 miles. Turn left on
U.S. 41. Park entrance is on the left. From I-10 to U.S. 41
North (Milepost Exit 301 - Old Exit 43), travel 9 miles to
White Springs. Park entrance is on the left.
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