us home chairman s letter events photos history museum gardens rentals membership volunteer welcome to goodwood goodwood museum & gardens is a wonderful place to visit for locals and visitors alike come by for a tour of our 170 year old main house or a stroll through our lovely gardens . we re also a great place to host your next event the estate began in the 1830s as a cotton and corn plantation that ultimately encompassed 2 400 acres . the plantation s agricultural emphasis declined after the civil war and by the 1880s the remaining 160 acres home and garden served as an elegant private residence . in 1911 the house and garden underwent major renovation . the estate s style and elegance was further enhanced by goodwood s owners in the late 1920s . goodwood is currently restored to this turn of the century country estate era ever mindful of its rich 19th century history . goodwood museum is located at 1600 miccosukee rd tallahassee fl 32308 the goodwood wedding walk were you married at goodwood are you planning your special day here now in honor of the brides and grooms who have chosen to make goodwood part of their wedding day we are creating the goodwood wedding walk a beautiful garden path of commemorative bricks that leads to jubilee cottage . for 100 you may purchase a brick inscribed with the names of the married couple and their wedding date . we hope to begin construction as early as january 2016 . click here to visit our goodwood wedding walk page to purchase a brick or for more information . seasons of goodwood we are pleased to announce the publication of walli beall s the seasons of goodwood . this book follows the historic plantation from its establishment in the mid 19th century across the lives of five fascinatingly different owners to the goodwood museum & gardens we know and love today . the seasons of goodwood is available for purchase for 20 tax included . to get your copy today please stop by the goodwood visitors center or contact joann bixler director of rentals and special events jabixler goodwoodmuseum.org or 850.877.4202 x228 . see what others are saying about goodwood a midtown heirloom walk around goodwood museum and gardens and you ll get a sense of old florida charm and splendor . once the centerpiece of a 2 400 acre plantation the main house has been restored . all furnishings are original to the house and the plants and flowers outside also are heirloom none are used that appeared after 1929 . with majestic oaks sprawling lawns and a breezy front porch it remains a popular place for antique shows lectures demonstrations holiday events and live music . tallahassee magazine the insider s guide to the 100 places people events & things that make tallahassee living unique goodwood museum & gardens is looking for volunteer docents docents are responsible for giving tours of our main house during the week . if interested please contact jennifer humayun & nancy morgan at 877 4202 ext. 223 or 222 or email jhumayun goodwoodmuseum.org or nmorgan goodwoodmuseum.org . without docents we can t give tours we would appreciate any help you can give . photographers please check in at the visitor s center upon entering the property . goodwood museum & gardens connects our community as a setting where we preserve and share our history enjoy the arts and celebrate significant events in our lives . reservations for tours are not required . however we suggest that guests call ahead before coming out for a tour . we rely on volunteers to give our house tours ; unfortunately there are times when we do not have docents available . click to enlarge visit coca and learn about all that is going on in our community . goodwood museum and gardens inc. is a registered 501 c 3 public charity . gifts to goodwood museum and gardens inc. are tax deductible to the extent provided by law . website design and management by cuneo creative tallahassee florida