Cascades Park

Tallahassee’s Word of South Festival kicks off Friday evening with a sold out concert. Musicians and authors will appear together on various stages all weekend.

Special stage shows will take place both Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5 in the Adderley Amphitheater at Cascades Park.

Since its founding from the remnants of alt-country pioneer band Uncle Tupelo in 1994, Wilco has won critical and popular acclaim for its often-daring explorations into a multitude of musical genres.

The event coincided with the 200th anniversary of the first Tallahassee meeting of the territorial legislature.

Dozens of local and state government officials, project volunteers and others connected with the Bicentennial Celebration attended the ceremony.

A replica of Florida’s first capitol building, a log cabin, is under construction at Cascades Parks. Organizers are asking the public to help.

Each visit to a listed destination accumulates points towards various prize packages.

From rather humble beginnings in 2015, the combined music and literary showcase is now attracting talent and audiences from all over the Southeast and beyond.

The city's Downtown Improvement Authority has been working with the Bicentennial Steering Commission to plan a long list of commemorative activities throughout the year.

The displays depict the significance of the area, which was the site of the old county jail building, to the city's struggle for equality and civil rights.