On June 11, 1964, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. preached at St. Paul AME Church and led a peaceful protest down the streets of St. Augustine. He was arrested the same day for demanding service at the segregated Monson Motor Lodge Restaurant. He was arrested along with Reverend Ralph Abernathy and 17 other companions. Although he visited many cities in Florida to attend rallies and speak, St. Augustine was the only city in Florida that Dr. MLK Jr. was arrested. This arrest brought not only national attention to the Civil Rights Movement, but also to the continuous fight for equality in the South. 

The Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center (LMCC) is a great resource to learn more about the Civil Rights Movement and African American History in St. Augustine. Come visit the museum as we honor Juneteenth and Cultural Heritage! We are located at 102 M. L. King Avenue, St. Augustine, Fl 32084. We are open Sunday and Monday, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m, and Tuesday through Saturday, from 10:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m.