See Mission San Luis through the eyes of our Senior Archaeologist, Jerry Lee. Tour the historic site with Jerry and learn how we know what we know about the residents of Mission San Luis in the 17th century. Learn about excavations done in the past and see artifacts not on display in …

Welcome to Tallahassee's only National Historic Landmark! Mission San Luis served as the seat of power for the Apalachee people and the western capital of Spanish Florida from 1656 - 1704. This 64-acre active archaeological and historic site tells the story of the intersection of these two cultures through reconstructed buildings, interpreters ...

From 1656 to 1704, Mission San Luis occupied one of the tallest hills in what is now Tallahassee. The village served as the principal seat for the Chief of the Apalachee Indians, the base of operations of the Lt. Governor of Spanish Florida, and as the combined home for an estimated 1,500 Apalachee and 150 Spanish people.

Oct 5, 2024 · Join our Mission San Luis archaeologist for a tour of Tallahassee's only National Historic Landmark from an archaeological perspective. Learn how the site was excavated and what was discovered about the Apalachee and Spanish residents from the 17th century.

Mission San Luis is Tallahassee’s premier wedding venue and has been awarded Couples’ Choice Awards by WeddingWire. Mission San Luis offers an elegant and unique setting for a couple’s special day. Mission San Luis can also accommodate other professional events with our classrooms and boardroom.

After 23 years of trade, contact, and religious conversion, San Luis was relocated to a more defensible position. This was atop one of Tallahassee’s tallest hills and is where Mission San Luis is located today.

View Map to Mission San Luis. By Car. Address 2100 West Tennessee Street Tallahassee, Florida 32304 USA. From I-10 Eastbound: Take I-10 E toward Tallahassee. Exit onto FL-263 South / Capital Circle NW via Exit 196 right toward Regional Airport. Travel about 1 mile. Turn left onto US-90 E / FL-10 E / W Tennessee Street. Travel about 3 miles.

From 1656 to 1704, Mission San Luis occupied one of the tallest hills in what is now Tallahassee. The village served as the principal seat for the Chief of the Apalachee Indians, the base of operations of the Lt. Governor of Spanish Florida, and as the combined home for an estimated 1,500 Apalachee and 150 Spanish people.

Mission San Luis is administered by the Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources. Support is provided by the Friends of Florida History Inc.

Mission San Luis has the unique opportunity and responsibility, through its intriguing history, educational programming, public awareness projects, and special events, to share the history and archaeology of Florida’s colonial past.