History and Culture

Author Christine Broderick Emmanuel's two-volume work, The Westcott Story, traces 400 years of her family’s lineage in the United States. Spanning 14 generations, the books chronicle moments in time that intersect with watershed events in American history.

A historical immersion is in store for visitors, all at no charge.

The first reading of President Lincoln's historic proclamation took place in 1865 on the steps of what is now called the Knott House.

Immersive exhibits and historical re-enactors brought the past to life.

Mary May says she wanted to combine scholarly rigor with human drama.

In March, the Tallahassee City Commission named a section of street beside the county courthouse in honor of Lang.

The celebration included a 10K run, the traditional parade and the Festival in the Park.

Saturday's Archeology Day event included plenty of historical exhibits and artifacts.

Thousands of people - many in authentic Scottish regalia - enjoyed the two-day happening at Leon County's Apalachee Regional Park.

John Williams tapped the little-known saga of how the nation's future got a jump start in the early American West.