First Florida Capitol

08/14/2026

Our friends at the Wakulla County Historical Society are hosting a fundraising event, Threads Through Time - a Walk Through Wakulla Fashion on Saturday, Sept 12, 2-5 pm. A fun tea party/fashion show. Click on image below for ticket infomation.

A historic fashion show in honor of the American 250 celebration. In colorful pageantry, Florida's history will be illustrated by models in period dress while narrators explain the powerful forces and events that influence even clothing design.

07/02/2026

Check this amazing America 250 video - A Portrait of Florida: Tallahassee

Before Florida became a state, it had to become united. This capita...

06/30/2026

https://youtu.be/7OHQMh0UtJM?si=cKHTDrI55jhI_RxB

Before Florida became a state, it had to become united. This capita...

06/26/2026

Celebrate our nation's 250th birthday with free pinwheels for all our visitors on Saturday! Stop by the First Florida Capitol cabin in Cascades Park on Saturday morning, 9-12. We will be closed next Saturday for the July 4th holiday. Happy Birthday to all Americans!

06/21/2026

First Florida Capitol hosting COCA / Tallahassee Arts Make Music Tallahassee - A day of music making and music appreciation in Florida's Capital City. Bring your instruments, dancing feet, or come just enjoy! Happening now - Sunday, 6/21

06/13/2026

Come check us out. Summer hours, Saturday mornings, 9 AM - 12 PM.

Learn as you explore in Cascades Park! Educational panels dot the paths around our park to connect you to local history and fun facts.

06/09/2026

Have you been the cabin in Cascades Park? If not what are you waiting for? Our summer hours are Saturday mornings, 9 AM - 12 PM.

The founding of Tallahassee
In June 1823, Florida’s territorial council authorized Governor William P. Duval to select the site for the fledging territory’s capital. Two commissioners, one traveling from St. Augustine and one from Pensacola, met at the confluence of the St. Marks and Wakulla rivers. They trekked 20 miles north, arriving at a Native American settlement they deemed a suitable location. The territorial government approved the site and adopted the Muscogee name of “Tallahassee” for the new capital city. More information: https://markers.flheritage.com/home/details/1258

Florida Division of Historical Resources
Cascades Park
City of Tallahassee, FL - Government