Every now and then, fate brings you gifts.While it was great to rediscover family history, share stories, visit with her husband and lovely daughter Marissa, the real gift, the highlight of our visit, was a 7 year old, her grandson Kristopher. I was lucky being able to spend the better part of a day with Kris in downtown Tallahassee at Kleman Plaza. Tallahassee, Florida has a lot to offer kids from museums, science, recreation to nature.
North Florida is filled with rich centers and sites that honor African American history. We all owe it to each other to understand what came before us, so we can move forward with a deeper resolve to make our world a better place. Here are a few great resources that I enjoy sharing with others:
The North Florida Black Heritage Trail is filled with sites that provide significant African American history for visitors.
Let’s hope Governor Crist is listening! Have budget cuts to tourism, recreation and parks, etc. made a difference.. I think more than we realize.
“A must-read from this weekend’s New York Times: Ever since the 1920s Florida has been cast as the place people go to escape contemplation,……
Tallahassee, FL
Back in My Day!
You know you are getting old when you can remember places from your childhood that are pictured in black and white photos…..before black and white photography was “artistic.”
Tallahassee has something for everyone! Debbie Kirkland, Realtor®, Sharing a little history of her home town… a little fun and few facts. Some great things to do in Tallahassee!
