“We are celebrating the 36th year of the historic Lincolnville Festival and ask all of St. Augustine and our visitors to join us,” invites Festival supporter, Rev. Ron Rawls of St. Paul AME Church. Lincolnville was founded in 1866 by recently freed slaves and played a major role in the Civil Rights Movement. The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was called upon to come to St. Augustine by Dr. Robert Hayling, a local dentist, to aid the residents of St. Augustine in their fight for equality. The Lincolnville community served as the ... view more »
“We are celebrating the 36th year of the historic Lincolnville Festival and ask all of St. Augustine and our visitors to join us,” invites Festival supporter, Rev. Ron Rawls of St. Paul AME Church. Lincolnville was founded in 1866 by recently freed slaves and played a major role in the Civil Rights Movement. The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was called upon to come to St. Augustine by Dr. Robert Hayling, a local dentist, to aid the residents of St. Augustine in their fight for equality. The Lincolnville community served as the centerpiece for the movement led by Dr. King in St. Augustine, which caught national attention and helped trigger the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This year’s exciting event is scheduled for Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15, 2015 at Eddie Vickers Park (Little Links), located at 399 Riberia Street. One of the founding fathers of the Lincolnville Festival, internationally known jazz musician Doug Carn, will be one of the featured artists, joining several regional talents performing throughout the weekend. The weekend will include: Live music and dancing, Great food and drinks, Local vendors & Fun activities for the children. The Festival is returning to its roots in Lincolnville and is expected to draw over 2,000 guests from the surrounding areas. This year’s event heralds next year’s huge celebration of the 150th anniversary of the founding of Lincolnville, in 1886.
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