Watch Night: Looking To Freedom

The Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center (LMCC) is an African American history museum located in the Lincolnville neighborhood of Saint Augustine, FL. Our mission is to preserve, promote and perpetuate over 450 years of the African American story through the arts, educational programs, lectures, live performances and exhibits.

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Join the LMCC for a discussion on the Emancipation Proclamation and its influence and implementation in St. Augustine, FL.

<p>On December 31st, 1862, free and enslaved people across the nation gathered together at night to wait for news of the Emancipation Proclamation. From Boston and Washington to South Carolina and Saint Augustine, the next day was one of joy, exuberance and celebration. </p><p>On December 31st, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. we'll discuss the history and legacy of the Emancipation Proclamation and Watch Night in St. Augustine.</p>

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