Local organizations are working together to highlight the centuries of African American history in St. Augustine with a year-long project that kicks off at the end of the month.
The St. Augustine Archival Society recently announced the launch of Resilience: Black Heritage in St. Augustine, which it dubbed as a community project celebrating 455+ years of Black stories and contributions to our city, according to the project s website.
The project will feature special events and will highlight the efforts of multiple organizations, including Fort Mose Historical Society, the Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center, Flagler College, the St. Augustine Historical Society and others.