New Exhibit Explores African American Wartime Experience in Tallahassee

The John G. Riley Center & Museum opens exhibit on how World Wars impacted local community

Jan. 31, 2026 at 4:47am

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The John G. Riley Center & Museum in Tallahassee, Florida has opened a new exhibit titled "African Americans in Tallahassee: The World Wars and Post-War Life" that explores how the World Wars shaped the local African American community in the city.

Why it matters

The exhibit provides an important historical look at how major global events like the World Wars impacted the daily lives and experiences of African Americans in Tallahassee, shedding light on an underrepresented aspect of the city's history.

The details

The exhibit at the Riley Center & Museum focuses on exploring how the World Wars and their aftermath affected the African American community in Tallahassee, including changes to employment, housing, education, and social dynamics.

  • The new exhibit opened in January 2026.

The players

The John G. Riley Center & Museum

A museum operated and maintained by the City of Tallahassee that focuses on African American history and culture.

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The takeaway

This exhibit provides valuable insight into how major global events like the World Wars impacted the daily lives and experiences of African Americans in Tallahassee, offering an important historical perspective on the city's past.