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.
Marcus Click and his band provided music for the event that included a panel discussion with museum director Regina Gayle Phillips with civil rights activists Jimmy Jackson and Charlie Cobb. The event emcee was Dr. Keecia King and featured a Juneteenth poem by Norma Sherry Rappa, poet laureate for the City of St. Augustine.
Many local officials, Lincolnville board members and friends were in attendance. Many of them joined the LMCC at St. Paul AME Church on Sunday, June 16th with the Reverend Doctor Derek Barber King, the nephew of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Throughout the month of June, the LMCC hosted several events including a presentation by sculptor Dana King who creates “Blacks in Bronze” historic figures. Dana’s presentation on June 25th was followed by the last of three open house civil rights exhibit tours. The tours were set on commemorative dates of the summer of 1964 which led up to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The exhibit includes updates to the storyboards and a kiosk showcasing highlights of personalities from the movement sharing their stories from oral history archives. It is open daily as a part of LMCC self-guided tours during regular opening hours.
Among the civil rights celebration guest to visit the museum this summer were Ambassador Andrew Young who made a surprise visit as part of his book tour which was hosted by the ACCORD Civil Rights Museum.
Throughout the city, June was a buzz with people recounting their stories from the movement at various locations throughout the city
Opening Ceremony of LMCC Civil Rights Exhibit Addition
The updated exhibit features an interactive display with interviews of national and local Civil Rights activists who worked together in St. Augustine to fight against segregation and racial discrimination with national impact.
We had an amazing turnout for the opening ceremony and many guests throughout the whole day who came to see the new exhibit.
Guided Civil Rights Tours
On June 11th, 18th, and 25th, the LMCC hosted guided Civil Rights tours for guests to experience our updated Civil Rights exhibit and gain knowledge of the local Civil Rights protests and remarkable activists, and how the movement in St. Augustine made a national impact.
We would like to thank everyone who came out to the LMCC for these evening tours. We appreciate our community partners who showed up in support.
LMCC Juneteenth Heritage Luncheon and Celebration
This year our Juneteenth Heritage Luncheon was a three for one celebration that featured award winning saxophonist Marcus Click, a conversation with Civil Rights activists from 1964, and a historic prelude on the Excelsior High School 100th Anniversary.
Panelists included Charlie Cobb (journalist, professor, and former activist with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee) and James Jackson (Civil Rights activist who was abducted by the Ku Klux Klan). We would like to thank our sponsors, special guests, and all of our attendees for making this luncheon so successful.
Dr. Derek King at St. Paul AME
Martin Luther King Jr.’s nephew, Dr. Derek King, came to St. Augustine and preached at St. Paul AME. This church is one where Martin Luther King Jr. preached and led a demonstration from during his time in St. Augustine.
Dr. Derek King with Cora Tyson. Cora Tyson housed Martin Luther King Jr. during his time here and she continues to be an activist and big part of the Lincolnville community.
Dana King at the LMCC
Renowned artist Dana King visited the LMCC on Tuesday, June 25 to present an artist talk on her works, titled, “Black Bodies in Bronze.” King created numerous sculptures of American historic figures, such as Dr. Huey P. Newton and Ida B. Wells. These works of art are displayed throughout the nation, from the University of California, Berkeley, to the Legacy Museum in Montgomery, Alabama. The LMCC is proud to include King as part of their Juneteenth programming.
Rev. Andrew Young Visits the LMCC
We were lucky to have a visit by Civil Rights activist Rev. Andrew Young. Young was able to experience our updated Civil Rights exhibit and see his own story covered in the museum.
