Juneteenth 2024 Recap
Juneteenth 2024 was highlighted by a luncheon hosted by the LMCC at the St. Augustine Renaissance Hotel on June 15th that included music, history, and great food. This was a part of the 60th Anniversary of the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
African Americans and the Arts
Every Black History Month, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) picks a theme to focus on. The theme for 2024 is African Americans and the Arts. African American artists have used art to preserve history and community memory, and as a form of empowerment. We honor the African American artists from the past who endured and paved a way and the artists in the present who continue using their voice in a creative medium.
The LMCC wants to highlight several African American artists of varying medias throughout the year because Black History is important all year. This blog post is the second in a two part series where we feature multiple artists centering around ASALH’s theme. Additionally, we also highlight one or two artists each month of 2024 from this blog on our social media pages.
We are Hiring!
The Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center’s (LMCC) Assistant Director supports the Executive Director to carry out the organization’s mission and policies established by the Board of Directors, by managing the operational activities within the institution including management of operational staff, custodian, interns and volunteers – ensuring a clean, safe, informative and positive experience for visitors. The Assistant Director creates or assists in the creation of policies, budgets, marketing, communications, and coordination of events and programs, working to preserve, promote and perpetuate over 450 years of the African American story through the arts, educational programs, lectures, live performances, and exhibits.
A Look Back at the 60th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Movement
The dates selected for these guided tours hold significance regarding the local and national Civil Rights Movement. The Civil Rights Movement in St. Augustine consisted of a series of sit-ins, wade-ins, and protests in conjunction with the SCLC and NAACP. The movement caught the attention of prominent figures such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Andrew Young who then visited St. Augustine to assist the local activists. The activism and events that happened in St. Augustine directly impacted the signing of the Civil Rights Act in 1964.
Public Survey on Proposed Florida Museum of Black History
Please take the survey released by the Department of the State on the new proposed Florida Museum of Black History.
Giving Tuesday 2023
Giving Tuesday is November 28th and we would appreciate your support this year to help us continue our mission and provide the community with education and events.
Cleanup on Saturday, October 21st
Great cleanup day on Saturday, October 21st, a big thank you to everyone who came out and lent a hand!
The Freedom to Teach: Confronting Complex Themes in Contested Spaces
“The Freedom To Teach: Confronting Complex Themes in Contested Spaces” was a conference held in St. Augustine, Florida to bring together all kinds of educators to share perspectives on teaching difficult topics in the classroom. The overall goal of the conference was to find common ground and build bridges between different constituencies, share best practices of educating, outline common tasks, and develop solutions for teaching complicated themes.
PBS’s Florida Road Trip Takes a Stop in the Ancient City!
The Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center was recently featured on an episode of Florida Road Trip. Florida Road Trip is a local public television program presented by WUCF that explores the rich history and culture of the sunshine state!
Help Wanted!
The LMCC is looking for a friendly, responsible visitors service associate to help at our front desk!
Commemorating Jackie Robinson Day!
On April 15, 1947 Jackie Robinson made his historic debut for the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking the color line in Major League Baseball. He also was a strong a supporter of the Civil Rights Movement, and spread his support right here in St. Augustine.
Presence / Erasure: Black History in St. Augustine Returns
The Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center is delighted to highlight the return of Presence / Erasure: Black History in St. Augustine. The exhibition, curated by Laura Marion and Casey Wooster, traces the city’s 450+ years of Black experiences and stories. It examines the critical role Black St. Augustinians played in the development of St. Augustine, Florida, and the United States.