John G. Riley House, Historic African American museum in Tallahassee, United States.
The John G. Riley House stands at 419 East Jefferson Street, displaying vernacular architecture with two stories and original wooden features from 1890.
Built by former slave John Gilmore Riley in 1890, this residence remained the last structure of the Smokey Hollow neighborhood after 1960s urban development.
The museum collection contains period furniture, photographs, and documents that tell the story of Black education and entrepreneurship in Florida.
Visitors can take guided tours Tuesday through Thursday to explore the house, adjacent gallery space, and Smokey Hollow Commemorative Park.
An animatronic figure of John G. Riley, donated by Disney, interacts with guests by sharing stories about Florida's African American history.
Location: Tallahassee
Website: https://rileymuseum.org
GPS coordinates: 30.43948,-84.27739
Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:18
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