Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center to Screen "Freedom Seekers: The Black Seminole Story" on July 18
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — The Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center (LMCC) invites the community to a free screening of the acclaimed short documentary, Freedom Seekers: The Black Seminole Story, by public historian and filmmaker Dr. Anthony Dixon on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
The 35-minute documentary explores the rich history, enduring legacy, and contemporary experiences of the Black Seminoles in Florida and beyond. Through historical research and personal perspectives, the film traces the origins of the Black Seminoles, including the establishment of what many historians describe as the first Underground Railroad and the largest and most successful slave rebellion in U.S. history during Florida's Second Seminole War in the early 1800s.
The documentary also examines the culture and resilience of Black Seminole communities and highlights their presence today in Florida, the Bahamas, Oklahoma, Texas, and Mexico.
Dr. Dixon will introduce the film and lead a question-and-answer session after the showing.
Dr. Dixon is a public historian, filmmaker, and former professor at Florida A&M University and Bethune-Cookman University. He previously served on Florida's African American History Task Force, helping develop the state's African American history curriculum for public schools. Through documentary filmmaking, exhibitions, lectures, and archival collection development, Dr. Dixon is dedicated to preserving and sharing African American history with diverse audiences.
Admission is free; however, reservations are required due to limited seating.
Event Details
What: Screening of Freedom Seekers: The Black Seminole Story with filmmaker Dr. Anthony Dixon, followed by a Q&AWhen: Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.Where: Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center, 102 MLK Ave, St Augustine, FLAdmission: Free; reservations required
To reserve a seat, call the Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center at 904-824-1191 or send us an email at lmccstaug@gmail.com