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Follow on Google News | 60th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act and St. Augustine campaign event from June 1 until July 2Sixty years ago, St. Augustine, Fla. played a pivotal role in passage of the American Civil Rights Act. This year more than a dozen St. Johns County area cultural organizations have collaborated to present a full month of events and exhibitions.
By: St. Johns Cultural Council June 1 through September 15: The St. Augustine Historical Society presents A Pictorial History of the Black Community in St. Augustine and St. Johns County featuring photography. June 1 through September 15: St. Augustine Historical Society presents Lincolnville through the Lens of Richard Twine: St. Augustine's First Professional Black Photographer. June 5 - Opening of Waves of Change, a permanent exhibition that tells the history of St. Augustine Beach, including the wade-ins of 1964. June 11 - Visit the Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center for the opening ceremony of their new and improved Civil Rights Exhibit. June 11, June 18, and June 25 - Learn about St. Augustine's Civil Rights history with the Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center Guided Civil Rights Tour. June 12 - Join St. Johns County Parks and Recreation for a History Beach Walk and stroll back. June 15 - The Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center's Juneteenth Heritage Luncheon includes a celebration of music, historical dialogue, and an anniversary kickoff presentation. June 15 - Celebrate 50 years of Civil Rights at the Lincolnville Juneteenth Festival. June 16 - The Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center and St. Paul AME present Civil Rights activist, author, and former journalist Charles Cobb . June 18 - The St. Augustine Jewish Historical Society commemorates the 60th anniversary of the arrest of 17 rabbis. June 19 - The St. Augustine Music Festival presents Marcus Roberts and the Modern Jazz Generation. June 22 - The Fort Mose Historical Society presents The Battle of Bloody Mose at Fort Mose Historic State Park. June 22 - The Gamble Rogers Folk Festival presents Kyshona with The Little Mercies with live performances. June 25 - Nationally acclaimed sculptor Dana King will present a collage of her works at the Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center. July 1 - ACCORD Film Festival and Book Signing at the historic St. Paul AME Church. July 2 - ACCORD Freedom Trail Trolley Tour with historian David Nolan. July 2 - The ACCORD Museum and Freedom Trail presents its 9th Luncheon at the Casa Monica Resort and Spa. Visit www.historiccoastculture.com or call 904.434.0959. End
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