Union Bank Museum

05/15/2026

Don't miss out on one of the most important events in local history!

Check out 20thofMay.com to learn more.

05/14/2026

It was such a blast hosting students, teachers, and parents this year at the Florida History Day Open House. The Museums in the capitol complex had over 600 visitors from across the state, and some were clever enough to become trivia champions at the Union Bank Museum! Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's History Day, and best of luck at nationals!

05/14/2026

Sending a BIG THANK YOU to all the students, teachers, parents, judges, and volunteers who made Florida History Day 2026 a smashing success!

04/28/2026

04/28/2026

Built in 1841, Florida’s oldest surviving bank building, Union Bank originally opened as a “planter’s bank” during the antebellum period and then became home to the National Freedman’s Savings and Trust Company following Emancipation. Today, you can visit Union Bank Museum in Tallahassee. It’s open Friday and Saturday or check out the online Union Bank Exhibit here: https://museumoffloridahistory.com/visit/union-bank-museum/union-bank-exhibit/

Florida Division of Historical Resources

04/22/2026

DONT WORRY, YOU STILL HAVE TIME.

Sign up to be a judge at this years Florida History Day Competition!
Kids from across the state will be in Tallahassee on May 4th 2026 to present their exhibits, documentaries, performances and more. Be part of an elite team that decides who moves on to the National competition, and who needs to go back to history class.

Visit FL.NHD.ORG if you are interested!

03/31/2026

Take a look at some of these images of the Springtime Tallahassee parade from right outside the Union Bank Museum last Saturday.
The Springtime Tallahassee festival came about in 1967, when Southern and Central Florida Legislators suggested moving the capitol to Orlando. Local business and civic leaders met behind closed doors to map their strategy to keep the state’s capital in Tallahassee, and their plan, a massive festival in the spring when Tallahassee was most beautiful, came to fruition.
Today, Springtime Tallahassee is a civic organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of Tallahassee’s history. With the passing of each year, the festival has grown a little bigger and better through the dedication of its community-minded members.

03/03/2026

Make sure to stop by the Ninth Annual Grove Day!
March 7, 2026
10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Celebrate anniversary and Florida Archaeology Month with a day of special programs for the whole family! Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy the grounds in bloom.

02/25/2026

The Proctor Family story begins far from Tallahassee, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, where an enslaved boy named Antonio Propinos (later Proctor) was born in 1743. He later earned his freedom for his service to England during the Revolutionary War and Spain during the War of 1812. He was also granted 185 acres of land in the new US territory of Florida. He worked as an interpreter for US and Indigenous relations and helped in the negotiations for the Treaty of Moultrie Creek and the Treaty of Payne’s Landing.

Antonio’s son, George Proctor, was born free in Tallahassee, Florida, circa 1805. As a successful carpenter and architect of many of our capital’s buildings, he has several well-known projects, such as the Knott House Museum and the Historic Rutgers House.

George’s son, John Proctor, also led a successful life in Tallahassee. Although he was born into slavery, after emancipation he found work as a schoolteacher, election supervisor, and customs superintendent. He later transitioned into politics, serving in the Florida Legislature from 1873 to 1885—first as a Representative and then as a Senator. During his tenure, he played a key role in preventing the sale of West Florida to Alabama. In 1866, he was applicant number 43 at the Freedman’s Bank—now the Union Bank Museum—and his account can still be viewed today in the Freedman’s Bank ledger housed at the museum, preserved by the State Archives of Florida.

Come join us at the Union Bank Museum, where you can learn more unique anecdotes about black history in Tallahassee. We are currently celebrating Black History Month with a hands-on craft activity.

02/21/2026

You never know what you might see when you stop by the Union Bank! Visit us every Friday and Saturday between 10 and 4 PM and uncover the secrets of Tallahassee's history.
Want book a guided tour for your group? Email us at [email protected]

02/11/2026

💫 PRESERVATION AWARD WINNER SPOTLIGHT: The Union Bank Museum for Restoration, Rehabilitation or Adaptive Use💫

The restoration of the Union Bank Museum ensured the preservation of one of Florida’s oldest surviving bank buildings. The restoration was led by MLD Architects, LLC and focused on maintaining the structure’s historic integrity while addressing critical preservation needs, including thermal and moisture protection, wood repair and plaster and drywall restoration.

The firm also oversaw improvements to the building’s exterior, enhancing durability and longevity. Through careful planning and ex*****on, the project successfully balanced historical accuracy with modern preservation standards, safeguarding this landmark for future generations.