Tallahassee History
Museums and monuments
The Museum of Florida History gives a real overview of the culture of the paleo-Indians in the Tallahassee region and the history of the Civil War, Florida’s industrial development and the Civil Rights movement. The address is 500 South Bronough St. Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250. Further information is available at museumoffloridahistory.com //
Spanish colonization of the Tallahassee region
The colonization of the Americas tied in with the history of Spain. Rumours of vast riches of gold and silver induced the Spanish monarchy to support expeditions to the Americas for the purpose of exploration, conquest, settlement and political rule. In the 16th century there were plenty of desperate young men from the lower nobility [...]
The history of the slave trade and emancipation in Tallahassee
From the 1780s the growing demand for cotton and the rich soil of the ‘Red Hills’ region near Tallahassee led to the establishment of many large plantations. You can visit a notable one at the Goodwood Museum and Gardens goodwoodmuseum.org. At the time slavery was an integral part of this form of intensive agriculture. Many [...]
Food
Opening a restaurant? Make a check list and check it MORE than twice!
As I write, a young couple I know are sinking every penny they have into a “Champagne and Oyster” bar in the south of England. With the current economic climate, this may be questionable, but with their background, knowledge and attention to detail, fingers crossed they’ll make a “go” of it.
The doors to success however, may not open straight away. They are currently within one month of the opening and builders are still renovating, oyster and lobster suppliers are not decided upon and there’s a distinct lack of possible staff, such as waiters, front of house and Chefs! [Read More...]
Where’s my personal Chef Hero?
Oh for a Personal Chef, standing by to rustle up mouth watering meals and snacks! I’ve tried to be good in life – surely I deserve a bit of help?! It’s always the same story, I take off some weight and I’m doing well. I realise that I need to select the right foods and in the right quantities. Food, and indeed diet food, is readily available in our shops, but how much should I allow myself? It’s these boundaries that I’m unsure of and that’s where that friendly, personal Chef would come in. [Read More...]
Waterways & Springs
Kids’ Tallahassee
For the younger members of your family the geography, flora and fauna and history of Tallahassee and North Florida offer outdoor fun and adventure, beauty and education. //
