Emancipation Day events around the Big Bend, celebrating the end of the Civil War

TALLAHASSEE, FL — Tuesday, May 20th, Florida celebrates and honors Emancipation Day. Emancipation was proclaimed in Tallahassee on May 20th, 1865, 11 days after the end of the Civil War. Several events are planned around the Big Bend.

CHECK OUT SOME OF THE EVENTS BELOW:

• Tallahassee, click here
• Quincy, click here
• Monticello, click here
• Madison County, click here

The City of Tallahassee's administrative offices will be closed in observance of the Emancipation Day holiday.

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