Tallahassee Historical Society

05/29/2026

We have waited 250 years for a celebration like this. Come out and join us on Friday for the Revolutionary Speaker Series beginning at 9am in the Carriage House at Goodwood.

Speakers will be David Proctor (Dale Cox had to cancel), Andrew Frank, Aubrey Lauersdorf, Jason Daniel and Pulitzer Prize winner Kathleen DuVal. We will kick off 3 days of an incredibly inspiring celebration hosted by Theater With A Mission.

There will be music, dancing, high tea, childrens activities, local vendors, genealogy experts, a birthday party for King George III, and a performance of Time Travel to 1776-A Family Feud for the eras. You won't want to miss this!

05/23/2026

One more week until the Revolutionary Speaker Series at Goodwood Museum & Gardens! Check out our latest podcast as President Bob Holladay is joined by Edward Ornstein, Deputy General Counsel for the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, and featured authors/speakers Dr. Andrew Frank from FSU and Pulitzer Prize winner Dr. Kathleen DuVal from UNC.
https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-icki9-1ace04b

Don't forget to register for a seat at next Friday's Speaker Series which includes breakfast and lunch: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/time-travel-into-florida-1776-festival-tickets-1979191639472?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/18/2026

Get ready to celebrate America 250! Register today to save your seat for this educational and entertaining event: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../time-travel-into-florida...
While Florida remained loyal to the crown during the Revolutionary War, it was not without discourse. Join us to learn more about the individuals who were here and played an important part in shaping our history.

On Friday, May 29th, the Tallahassee Historical Society will host a Revolutionary Speaker Series featuring beloved local speakers such as Dale Cox, Dr. Anthony Frank, Dr. Aubrey Lauersdorf, Dr. Jason Daniel, and Pulitzer Prize winner Dr. Kathleen DuVal. Seating is limited and lunch will be provided so please register to save your spot. You won't want to miss this! The festival will kick off Friday night with a concert by Tallahassee Back Parley, dancing by Atlanta Historic Dance and a birthday celebration for King George III (don't worry - patriots have infiltrated the event and will be there too!). The evening will culminate with a presentation of Theater with a Mission's Time Travel to Florida 1776 - a lively Family Feud production which will delight both patriots and loyalists.

If you have to miss Friday night, we will continue the festivities on Saturday focusing on Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness all day long. There will be crafts for kids of all ages, a petting zoo, dance lessons, the Time Travel to Florida Family Feud production, parades, stories, and so much more. Food trucks and vendors will also be onsite. Sunday will wrap up with one additional viewing of the Time Travel to 1776 Family Feud as well as an official British tea party, petting zoos, crafts, proclamations and so much more. Plus, all of this will be on the grounds of Goodwood Museum & Gardens, a lovely spot that will transport you to a timeless era of discovery!

There is no fee to attend, but we ask that you register so we can plan for you and save your spot at the Friday Speaker Series: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/time-travel-into-florida-1776-festival-tickets-1979191639472?aff=oddtdtcreator

Across three unforgettable days at Goodwood Museum & Gardens, we invite the community to step into Revolutionary Florida as history marches, dances, and speaks at the Time Travel into "Florida 1776" Festival! May 29 - 31. Register today! 🇺🇲 🎭

Register Here - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/time-travel-into-florida-1776-festival-tickets-1979191639472?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/23/2026

The Tallahassee Historical Society mourns the loss of Dave Lang, who passed away on Sunday, April 19th. Dave was a longtime board member, historian, and former president of the historical society.

His funeral will be tomorrow (Friday, April 24th) at 2PM at St. Peter's Anglican Cathedral on Thomasville Road.

04/21/2026

The Tallahassee Historical Society mourns the loss of Dave Lang - our former president, longtime board member, and historian - who passed away on Sunday, April 19.

Former Leon County Clerk of Courts Dave Lang has died after a battle with cancer. See link below ⬇️

📸 Arianna Otero/Tallahassee Democrat

04/16/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Mission San Luis last week! We had a great time learning about Florida's role in the American Revolution with Roger Smith of the Colonial Research Associates.

Join us next month on May 14th for our next meeting! It will be our annual business meeting and spring potluck. Stay tuned for the registration link!

04/02/2026

💫 TRUSTEE EMERITUS SPOTLIGHT: DR. WILLIAM R. "BILL" ADAMS💫

Dr. Bill Adams, 90, co-founded the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation in 1978 and served until 1985, securing state grants for historic surveys, designations and National Register nominations statewide. His preservation career grew from directing Florida's 1976 Bicentennial Commission, where he appointed historians to 67 county projects that sparked the statewide movement.

After CIA service, a Ph.D. from Florida State University and teaching at FSU, Adams led St. Augustine's Historic Preservation Board, conducted 35-plus county surveys through his firm and directed the city's Heritage Tourism Department until retiring in 2009. "Preserving historic buildings provides stability and pleasure," he said.

Want more? Visit https://ow.ly/CIKt50YARGh to read the full interview blog for more of Bill's iconic career in historic preservation!

04/01/2026

The Tallahassee Historical Society will be there! Come see us on April 11th.

03/17/2026

On March 2nd, the City of Tallahassee honored our very own Dave Lang by renaming the section of Jefferson Street between Calhoun and Monroe Streets adjacent to the county courthouse in his honor. For his contributions to our city, Dave was also awarded with a key to the city by Mayor John Dailey.

Dave, who was the Clerk of County Courts for 30 years, was there with his family, friends, and members of the THS and public. He has served as president of the Tallahassee Historical Society and is currently a member of our board.

Congratulations Dave!