Community Calendar

Two hundred years ago, on March 4, 1824, Governor William Duval announced Tallahassee as the site for Florida’s new capital city. Local lore attributes the decision to two commissioners sent on a legendary journey, however, Tallahassee’s tale begins much earlier. In this temporary exhibition, the Florida Historic Capitol Museum invites you to explore the historical actions and power struggles that defined early Tallahassee and led to the city Becoming Florida’s Capital. On display from March 1, 2024 through January 5, 2025, the exhibition and related programming complement the City of Tallahassee and Leon County bicentennial commemorations.

Join us at Mission San Luis for Homeschool Days every other month on Third Wednesdays (except July). Programs are geared to children in kindergarten through 12th grade. Interpretive staff in
period dress assist with the lessons.

Themed lessons include hands-on activities about the life of our 17th century Apalachee and Spanish residents. Mark your calendar with these 2024-2025 school-year dates and themes:
September 18, 2024 -- Transportation
November 20, 2024 -- Foodways and Agriculture
January 15, 2025 -- Storytelling and Poetry
March 19, 2025 -- Archaeology
May 21, 2025 -- Historic Preservation

Throughout Eluster Richardson’s career, his daughter Jasmine has been the subject of many of his compelling portraits. Starting when Jasmine was just two years old, these paintings celebrate Jasmine’s life and Richardson’s love for his daughter.

Image: Eluster Richardson, Portrait of a Princess, 2019, oil on canvas

Howdy from the LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library System! We are thrilled to welcome local artist Tom Mitas as he exhibits his collection of Western themed paintings featuring cowboys, cattle, and horses.

Artist biography: Tom Mitas moved to Tallahassee in 2005 after accepting a contract with the Florida Department of Health to develop computer software. He bought a home and fell in love with the community: the closeness and wide open spaces, the greenery, animals, seashore, and friends he made. Tom drew often as a teenager and young adult, even while in the US Marines, but as an adult, his children, family, and work took priority. He did some wood carving and began to paint a few years ago after his wife gifted him an easel. He took classes in Havana and at the Tallahassee Senior Center, becoming enamored with oil and acrylic painting. Several of his pieces won awards at the Tallahassee Senior Center and North Florida Fair.

This ace-high exhibit will be on display at the Eastside Branch Library from October 16th through November 30th, 2024.

Aviary: SAQA International Quilting & Fiber Art

Save the date - opening September 20, 2024!

Curated by Martha Sielman, Executive Director of Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA), this exhibition titled Aviary: SAQA International Quilting & Fiber Art presents fabric and fiber masterpieces from over 16 countries that interpret bird life in stunning detail. Special programs and workshops will be offered throughout the run of show - keep an eye on our website for details! To book a guided tour for any group of four or more people, contact Kaiyla Thompson, Museum Educator, (850) 627-5023.

Brenda Francis: Winging It
September 20 – December 14, 2024

Explore Brenda Francis's captivating series of oil paintings that beautifully capture the diverse avian and environmental life of Florida. With her mastery of medium and color, Francis skillfully depicts serene scenes of Florida birds in their natural habitats, showcasing the intrinsic beauty of both the birds and their surrounding environment.

Jefferson Arts Gallery 575 W. Washington St in Monticello invites you to the Opening of Bill Moon's Love Affair with Wood Carving on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Please join us for refreshments 12 Noon until 4pm. The exhibit will continue thru November 9, 2024. Regular gallery hours are Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10a-2p.

Jefferson Arts Gallery
575 W Washington St
Monticello, FL 32344
Invites you to our Holiday Member Show
And our annual Fall Festival

“The Colors of Christmas”
Please join us for refreshments
From noon until 4 pm on
Saturday November 16, 2024

The gallery is filled with Holiday Cheer
and delightful, original gifts and Ornaments

The exhibit will continue thru January 4, 2025
Regular Gallery Hours are
Wednesdays and Saturdays
from 10am until 2pm

For additional times call (850) 997-3311 or
Email: jeffersonartsgallery@gmail.com
www.jeffersonartsgallery.com
Facebook: Jeffersonartsgallery JAG
Or Jefferson Arts Gallery

Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle is excited to announce a special exhibit honoring Native American Servicemen, opening Tuesday, November 5 and on display until Saturday, November 30, 2024. November is National Native American Heritage Month, and the museum salutes their service and sacrifice. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am to 5 pm with free admission. It will be closed Thursday, November 28 for Thanksgiving.

“During World War I and World War II, hundreds of American Indians joined the United States armed forces and used words from their traditional tribal languages as weapons. The United States military asked them to develop secret battle communications based on their languages—and America’s enemies never deciphered the coded messages they sent. “Code Talkers,” as they came to be known after World War II, are twentieth-century American Indian warriors and heroes who significantly aided the victories of the United States and its allies.

The Code Talkers’ role in war required intelligence and bravery. They developed and memorized a special code. They endured some of the most dangerous battles and remained calm under fire. They served proudly, with honor and distinction. Their actions proved critical in several important campaigns, and they are credited with saving thousands of American and allies’ lives.”
(Source: The National Museum of the American Indian).

Visitors are invited to learn about the Native American Servicemembers, including members of the Choctaw, Navajo, Cherokee, Pima, Comanche and other nations that served their country in World War II. Guests can discover the story of the Code Talkers, who used their unbreakable code based on their native tongues to help defeat the enemy and the stories of the seven Native American Medal of Honor Recipients from WWII.

Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum is located in Carrabelle, directly across from Carrabelle Public Beach Park at 1873 Hwy 98 West. For more information, visit CampGordonJohnston.com or contact (850) 697-8575 or museum@campgordonjohnston.com. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.

The Carrabelle History Museum is proud to announce the expansion of its Military Veteran Tribute Exhibit, in honor of Veterans Day, which pays tribute to several local men who served in the armed forces from WWI to Vietnam. This deeply meaningful exhibit has resonated deeply with the community and the families of these veterans and will soon include a new honoree. The identity of this local veteran will be revealed at a grand reopening reception.

The expanded exhibit will continue to honor several other military veterans with deep ties to Carrabelle, showcasing their stories of service and sacrifice. The reopening reception will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 pm on Sunday, November 3, with a special tribute to veterans past and present. The exhibit will run from Sunday, November 3, through Saturday, November 30, 2024, at the Carrabelle History Museum. Visitors are welcome on Wednesdays from 12 to 5 pm, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 10 am to 5 pm, and Sundays 12 to 5 pm. Admission is free, and donations are gratefully accepted.

The exhibit features a variety of fascinating artifacts generously shared by the families of these men and on loan from the Camp Gordon Johnston Museum, offering a glimpse into their military service and lives. Tamara Allen, Director of the Carrabelle History Museum, expressed her appreciation, saying, “I’ve heard from several family members and have even had the privilege to show the exhibit privately to some. The reception this display has gotten from them and from our community as a whole has been heartfelt and positive.”

The museum extends a special thanks to the families of the honored veterans for sharing their stories and treasured items. Additionally, the museum is grateful for the support of Lisa Keith-Lucas and Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum, whose invaluable collaboration helped make the exhibit possible. The Carrabelle History Museum warmly invites the public to visit and celebrate the legacy of these local heroes.

The Carrabelle History Museum is located at 106 SE Avenue B, in historic downtown Carrabelle, FL. For more information, visit www.carrabellehistorymuseum.org or contact carrabellehistorymuseum@gmail.com or 850-697-2141. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.