The cemetery at The Grove is the final resting place for members of the Call, Brevard, and Collins families, along with other individuals who resided on the property or were connected with these families during their lifetimes. Burials in the cemetery span from the 1830s to the 2010s.
To learn more about the history of cemeteries and the people buried in the Call-Collins Family cemetery, visit this online exhibit: https://callfamilycemeterythegrove.omeka.net/exhibits.
The cemetery at The Grove in December 1962. Photo courtesy of the State Archives of Florida
Hand-drawn map by former site resident Anthony Jensen showing cemetery layout in 1967 and notes on other burials. As a young man, Jensen lived with his family in the white cottage visible just over the fence east of the cemetery. Today, the house is known as the Burr Cottage for long-time resident Alice Burr. Document courtesy of Margaret Jensen
Anthony Jensen sitting in the cemetery in about 1940. Photo courtesy of Margaret Jensen
Visitor Parking:
902 N. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32303
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: House tours on the hour, 1, 2 and 3 p.m.
Saturday: House tours on the hour, 10, 11 a.m., Noon, 1, 2 and 3 p.m.
Closed Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday
Group Tours: Tours for groups of ten (10) or more are available at $1.00 per guest. For group tours, please contact the museum in advance to make arrangements.
Grounds open Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
