Join The Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center (LMCC) in commemoration of the pursuit of freedom and celebration of Juneteenth 2022 as a new national holiday. The Heritage Luncheon is part of a series of Juneteenth events including the screening of Passage at Saint Augustine on June 11th. A formal dedication of a section of a Woolworth’s lunch counter display in the Civil Rights room will take place at 10 AM at the LMCC on June 18. These events serve as a remembrance of the challenges faced by activists and their drive to create a more harmonious and inclusive community that is equitable for all.

The Heritage Luncheon will take place on Saturday, June 18th at 11:30 AM at the Casa Monica Resort and Spa (95 Cordova St, St. Augustine, FL 32084). Civil Rights activist Mr. J.T. Johnson will be the featured speaker. The program will include a plated lunch. Tables seating eight are available along with individual tickets. Tickets are $150 and can be purchased on Eventbrite. Parking at the Casa Monica is reduced to $5 for luncheon guests. The luncheon is co-sponsored by Wells Fargo and the Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center.

In addition to celebrating the activism of the civil rights era, the luncheon will also support the preservation of the museum’s physical location. The LMCC preserves over 450 years of African American heritage in the nation’s oldest city, through exhibits, interactive displays, educational programs, oral histories, and historical archives. The museum is housed in the historic Excelsior School building, the nearly-100-year-old site of St. Johns County’s first Black high school. Museum staff and the board of directors have been engaged in the preservation of the historic structure through a series of grants and fundraising efforts.