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The exhibition Presence / Erasure: Black History in St. Augustine 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.

The exhibition is largely drawn from across the Special and Area Studies Collections and Governor’s House Library, with contributions from Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center. The artifacts on display include historical photographs, brochures, maps, and more documenting Black presence in St. Augustine over the centuries. Represented in the exhibit are the Black communities and people of Fort Mose, Lincolnville, and West Augustine.

Presence / Erasure: Black History in St. Augustine is curated by Laura Marion and Casey Wooster. The physical exhibit is on view in the Smathers Library Gallery July 15 – September 31, 2022. The Smathers Library is open Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.