Sold Out 010 John G. Riley Center and Museum Tour

The Riley House was constructed circa 1890 on the fringe of a community called Smokey Hollow. Its owner, John Gilmore Riley, rose to prominence as an educator and civic leader. He received formal education from public and private institutions. Riley began his first teaching job in 1877 at a school in Wakulla County. In 1892 he became principal of the Lincoln Academy where he served until his retirement in 1926. Riley was among the few African Americans in Tallahassee to own property at the turn of the century. The Riley historic home represents the thriving black neighborhood, known as Smokey Hollow, that once existed in what is just east of downtown Tallahassee.

Transportation provided. Meet at the Tallahassee Senior Center by 9:30 am for transportation.