John G. Riley Museum Civil War Commemorative ServiceGrave decorating at the Old City Cemetery

Dramatic reading of the Emancipation Proclamation

Free admission at local African American history sites A map of these sites is available at the Knott House.

Sunday, May 20, 2018Knott House Museum, 301 East Park Avenue

10:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

2:00–4:00 p.m.

Office of External Affairs

EMANCIPATION DAY CELEBRATION

The Museum of Florida History and John G. Riley Museum present

All events on May 20 are free and open to the public.For more information, call 850.922.2459.

SPONSORED BY:

Hopping, Green & Sams, P.A.

City of Tallahassee

Friends of the Museums of Florida History, Inc.

Harry’s Seafood Bar and Grille

Tallahassee Downtown

Speeches and music are presented on the front steps of the Knott House Museum. After the program, free lunch and family activities are available in Lewis Park across from the Knott House Museum.

Black Archives at the Union BankFlorida Historic Capitol MuseumJohn G. Riley Museum Knott House Museum Meek-Eaton Black Archives/MuseumMuseum of Florida History Tallahassee MuseumTaylor House Museum of Historic Frenchtown

This project is sponsoredin part by the State of Florida

through the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs,

and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.

View an event map athttp://bit.ly/2018EmancipationDayTLH.

A printed map is availableat the Knott House Museum.