Secretary Byrd Announces Annual Grove Day in Celebration of Florida Archaeology Month and America’s 250th Birthday

TALLAHASSEE, FLA. –

Secretary of State Cord Byrd announced today that The Grove Museum will be hosting its ninth annual Grove Day celebration on Saturday, March 7, 2026. This year, events and activities highlight archaeology in Florida as well as this year’s America250FL celebration, which marks the 250^th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This family-friendly event will include archaeology demonstrations, musical performances, lawn games, food vendors, craft activities, guided tours of the museum and more. The event is free and open to the public. 

 “The Grove Museum in spring is the ideal setting to showcase Florida’s natural beauty, history, and archaeology for the public,” said Secretary of State Cord Byrd. “Ongoing archaeological research at The Grove, which will be on display during Grove Day, continues to shed light on Florida’s unique place in our nation’s history.” 

 What: Grove Day 2026

When: Saturday, March 7 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Details: Free and Open to the Public

Where: Main Entrance & Parking at 902 N. Monroe St., in Tallahassee, Florida

More information: Phone: 850-245-6100

Website: TheGroveMuseum.com

Grove Day 2026 Schedule:

-10:00 AM - Event begins! 

-10:00 AM to 2:00 PM - Archaeology demonstrations by Bureau of Archaeological Research

-10:00 AM to 2:00 PM - Information and activities provided by community partners

-10:30 AM - Musical performance by Raa Middle School Advanced Steel Drums 

-11:30 AM - Guided tour of the museum galleries

-1:00 PM - Musical performance by Runaway Biscuits and the Hot Pepper Steppers

-2:00 PM - Event ends. Museum galleries open until 4:00 PM

Grove Day 2026 Partners:

• Alliance Française de Tallahassee 
• Elder Care Services
• FDOT Archaeology and Cultural Resources
• Florida Bureau of Archaeological Research
• Florida Geological Survey
• Florida Historic Capitol Museum
• Friends of Florida History, Inc.
• LeMoyne Arts
• Leon County Master Gardener Volunteers
• LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library
• Meek-Eaton Black Archives Research Center and Museum
• Museum of Florida History
• State Library and Archives of Florida
• Tallahassee Historical Society
• Tallahassee Museum

Grove Day 2026 Vendors:

• The Chocolate Dandies
• Chugg Soda/Beverage Truck
• Ology Coffee Co
• Pazotti Bakery  
• Pineappétit
• Sunshine Macaroons

Follow @TheGroveMuseum on Facebook and Instagram, or visit TheGroveMuseum.com, for the latest updates and for additional information about the event.  

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About The Grove Museum  

The mission of The Grove Museum is to preserve and interpret the Call-Collins House, its surrounding acreage, and its historical collections to engage the public in dialogue about civil rights and American history. Built by enslaved craftspeople, the ca. 1840 Call-Collins House at The Grove is one of the best-preserved antebellum residences in Florida. Home to several generations of the Call and Collins families, most recently LeRoy and Mary Call Collins, the site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. The house and 10.5-acre grounds underwent an award-winning rehabilitation under the leadership of the Florida Department of State and opened to the public in 2017 as The Grove Museum. To learn more, visit TheGroveMuseum.com.