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Watch Night: Looking to Freedom

  • Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center 102 Martin Luther King Avenue St. Augustine, FL, 32084 United States (map)

On December 31st, 1862, free and enslaved people across the nation gathered together at night to wait for news of the Emancipation Proclamation. From Boston and Washington to South Carolina and Saint Augustine, the next day was one of joy, exuberance and celebration. Join the LMCC on December 31st, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. for a discussion on the history and legacy of the Emancipation Proclamation and Watch Night in St. Augustine's history.

Space is limited, so register early here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/132457914187


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