The Meginnis-Monroe House is the roof over the LeMoyne Art Gallery. The house was built in 1852, and is now restored to host the gallery. It is named after Jacques LeMoyne, one in a group of French travelers who arrived in Florida in 1564. The gallery exhibits the works of local artists. On display are the most beautiful sculptures, photography, pottery and paintings. Most renowned of all exhibits held here is then Art & Soul. The house also runs an art school, so for enrollment details and other information, do call ahead.
The Florida State Capitol is an iconic architectural landmark that is steeped in history. Originally built in 1845, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The classical dome was added in 1902, and the building underwent several other subsequent expansions. The capitol was almost torn down to make room for a new one in the 1970s, but was saved through citizens actions. Today, on display in the capitol are well-preserved photographs, audio clips, recordings and visual exhibits on the same and the building functions as the Florida Historic Capitol Museum.
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Featuring the Cascades Park, a community of the residents of Smokey Hollow, historians and officials, the Smoky Hollow Historic District is a great historic site that offers some of the most contributing historic structures. Spread over 24 acres of land, the district is an amalgamation of the African-American community and is under construction into making it a Cascades Park. The park will feature the early homes of the community, and how the families lived in these places. The view of the Cascades park will exhibit the life of this small community.
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