PRESS RELEASE: The Grove Museum Hosts Annual Winter Open House and Community Giving Opportunity

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. –

Secretary of State Cord Byrd invites the public to participate in community giving and to attend The Grove Museum’s annual Winter Open House on Saturday, December 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. To celebrate the season of giving, The Grove Museum is collecting items for Elder Care Services, Inc. at this event. Additionally, this year’s event features a variety of free educational activities and seasonal treats for visitors of all ages. The historic Call-Collins House will be adorned in festive, seasonal décor.  

“This season of the year provides us all with great opportunities to give back and the annual Open House event is a great chance to bring our community together and showcase The Grove Museum,” said Secretary of State Cord Byrd. “Come enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere, holiday spirit, and experience the site’s storied history.” 

The Grove Museum is partnering with Elder Care Services, Inc. to facilitate a giving drive for seniors in the Tallahassee/Big Bend area. A representative from Elder Care Services, Inc. will be collecting these items at The Grove Museum’s annual Winter Open House. 

Items requested are:  

• Space heaters 

• Microwaves 

• Bed linens 

• Blankets 

• Towels and washcloths 

• Nutritional supplement drinks 

This year’s Winter Open House event schedule includes: 

• 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., vendors and community partners open 

• Partners include:  

• Chocolate Dandies 

• Frother’s Daughter 

• Elder Care Services, Inc. 

• UF/IFAS Leon County Extension Office 

• John G. Riley Center and Museum 

• WFSU 

• 10:30 a.m., guided Historic Preservation Tour 

• 2:00 p.m., tree-lighting ceremony, followed by a guided Nature Walk 

• All day, crafts, lawn games, and guided tours of the museum every hour until 3:00 p.m. 

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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, in order 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. For more information, including upcoming programs and hours of operation, visit: thegrovemuseum.com/.