Historic Woolworth’s Counter now on display
The original counter from the Woolworth’s Store, which was located off King St. across from the Plaza de la Constitution and the site of numerous sit-in protests, is now housed in the LMCC.
Museum Closed due to Construction!
The Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center will be closed from Saturday, January 29th through Monday, February 14th, due to construction. We will reopen on Tuesday, February 15th. Thank you for your cooperation!
POSITION FILLED- - 1 year contracted Archivist
The LMCC is searching for an archivist to complete a 1 year contracted archival project in St. Augustine, Florida.
Help Restore the Excelsior!
The Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center in the past five years has worked diligently to restore the interior spaces, develop heritage exhibits and is working on a National Park Service grant to preserve the historic structure from further decay. The LMCC transitioned from a volunteer organization in 2018 with the help of a capacity building grant from the Institute of Museums and Library Services (IMLS) which ended recently. The LMCC continues to build a stronger voice for Lincolnville and St. Augustine’s Black history. Now, the experiences of African Americans in St. Augustine, from the time of Spanish Florida to the Civil Rights Movement, are being included in more of the local and national narratives.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2021: The Black Seminole
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day and learn more about the Black Seminole!
The Lincolnville Youth Arts Series
The Lincolnville Youth Arts Series was a partnership between THE PLAYERS Championship Club of the Boys and Girls Club and the Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center. Student participants were introduced to African and African American artists and art traditions from Romare Bearden’s collages to the textiles of West Africa. Each lesson was accompanied by a hands-on workshop led by a professional artist. Explore below to see the presentations, our guest artists and the artist statements produced by the participants!
The Eighth Annual Commemoration of the Largest Mass Arrest of Rabbis in US History
On Friday, June 18th, 2021, the Saint Augustine Jewish Historical Society hosted a commemoration of the largest mass arrest of rabbis in American History. The event occurred on June 18th, 1964 when 16 rabbis and a Jewish administrator joined the foot soldiers who were actively protesting segregation at local business in Saint Augustine during the Civil Rights Movement.
LMCC unveils Women Who Made a Difference!
The Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center is honoring five local icons through their new digital exhibit, Women Who Made a Difference
St. Augustine Giving Day 2021
This year, help support us through St. Augustine Giving Day! St. Augustine Giving Day is a fundraising event where you can support local nonprofits like the LMCC. Giving Day is May 5th, but you can donate this week and the week after.
International Women’s Day!
For International Women’s Day, News 4 Jax posted a story on the Lincolnville’s upcoming exhibit Women Who Made a Difference.
News 4 Jax features the LMCC!
On February 20th, 2021, News 4 Jax interviewed Executive Director Regina Gayle Phillips about the Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center
Adams-Onís Treaty
On this day in history, February 22th, 1819, Spain would sign “La Florida” to the United States through the Adams-Onís treaty, in exchange for a piece of what is now Texas.
Action News Jax Features the LMCC!
On February 3rd, 2021, Action News Jax came to interview Executive Director Regina Gayle Phillips about the Lincolnville Museum.
Reconstruction: A Taste of Freedom
The third installment of our Civil War to Civil Rights: A Lincolnville Saga is titled Reconstruction: A Taste of Freedom. Executive Director Regina Gayle Phillips will examine the people and places of Lincolnville, a community in St. Augustine born out of Reconstruction.
From Election to Insurrection: The Black Enfranchisement Question
Our second installment of our virtual lecture series is here! Civil War to Civil Rights: A Lincolnville Saga will continue on February 17th, 2021 at 5:30 PM with a lecture led by LMCC Executive Director Regina Gayle Phillips.
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King day, our Executive Director Regina Gayle Phillips met with Action News Jax to discuss the legacy of Dr. King in Saint Augustine.
Watch Night: Looking to Freedom
Watch the recording of our December 2020 program, Watch Night: Looking to Freedom
Celebrating Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is a Pan-African holiday created by Dr. Maulana Karenga. During the 7 days of festivities, family, community and culture are celebrated through the Nguzo Saba (the Seven Principles.) This year, we will highlight the daily principles through our collection. We will discuss how items from our collection relate to the Nguzo Saba.
“Resilience: Black Heritage in St. Augustine” in the News!
The St. Augustine Record reported on the Resilience: Black Heritage in St. Augustine project. Read more!