Guided Civil Rights Tour
Learn about St. Augustine’s Civil Rights history with the LMCC’s Guided Civil Rights Tour. To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the local movement and signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the LMCC is having guided 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. The tour is free with registration and will start at 5:00 PM on Tuesdays, June 11th, 18th, and 25th.
LMCC Civil Rights Exhibit Opening Ceremony
Visit the LMCC on Tuesday, June 11th at 1:30 PM for the opening ceremony of our new and improved Civil Rights Exhibit. To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the local movement and signing of the Civil Rights Act, the LMCC is updating their exhibit to enhance the current artifacts and events of the movement. It will also feature and 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. Admission is free with registration.
“Before Juneteenth: Emancipation in Florida” Watch Party + Q&A
Experience the mini-documentary “Before Juneteenth: Emancipation in Florida” at a watch party at the LMCC on May 17th at 3:00 PM. The documentary contextualizes the process of emancipation as it occurred in Florida and highlights those who are preserving the legacy of the 20th of May celebrations across the state. Commentary by the LMCC’s Executive Director, Regina Gayle Phillips, is featured in the documentary. Following the watch party, there will be a virtual Q & A with Dr. Tameka Hobbs (Historian, educator, and activists), Charlene Farrington (Museum Director of Spady Cultural Heritage Museum), Dinizulu Gene Tinnie (Artist, educator, and activist), and Brittany Flowers (Filmmaker). The documentary viewing and virtual Q & A is included in the $10 admission fee and is free to members. Seating is first come, first serve.