The St. Augustine Woman’s Exchange and The Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center are pleased to invite you to a weekend of riveting Presentations and Exhibits on Unknown Heroes of the mid-19th Century, Slavery, Abolitionism, the Civil War and Reconstruction. Learn what was happening in African American Saint Augustine between 1838 – 1890, the period when Frederick Douglass was called the Prophet of Freedom. The Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center’s exhibit is a brief exposé on the African American story in St Augustine from 1838-1890 and will cover various topics from Florida Statehood through the Post-Reconstruction Era, including a look at Frederick Douglass’s time in St. Augustine and African American fashion post-Civil War.
Learn about Anna Murray Douglass, Frederick Douglass’s wife of forty-four years and how she silently helped gain his freedom from slavery as well as helped hundreds of others to freedom. Anna was an abolitionist, emancipator, and businesswoman in the mid-19th century. Our special exhibit includes a replica of Anna’s wedding dress by special guests Lana Turner, Chair of The Literary Society based in New York City and noted New York City dress designer Cassandra Bromfield. Together, Lana and Cassandra created the anniversary dress as a celebration of her life and legacy, culminating in a reenactment of the Douglass wedding which was featured in the New York Times on October 4, 2022.
Friday
February 10th
Special Exhibit: Anna’s Story at The Peña-Peck House open to the public from 11 am – 4 pm with expert presenters Lana Turner & Cassandra Bromfield. $5 entry fee (students and military are free).
143 St. George Street, St. Augustine 32084
Saturday
February 11th
Ticketed Special Exhibit, Lunch & Tour at The Peña-Peck House at 11:30 am. Join us for a talk on Anna’s life, legacy and impact on the abolitionist movement presented by Lana Turner, Chair of the Literary Society based in New York City. Learn the story about the anniversary dress, designed in 2022 by Cassandra Bromfield, a prominent dress designer from New York City, for the 184th anniversary celebration of Frederick and Anna’s Wedding. Pre-purchase required: $20 + Eventbrite fees.
143 St. George Street, St. Augustine 32084
Sunday
February 12th
Church Service, Special Lecture by Lana Turner at St. Paul’s AME Church at 10 am
85 Martin Luther King Avenue, St. Augustine 32084
Ticketed Brunch & Exhibits at 12:00 pm the Lincolnville Museum & Cultural Center. Special Exhibit: 1838-1890: A Brief Exposé on African American History in St. Augustine. Pre-Purchase required: $30 + Eventbrite Fee includes brunch buffet, one drink ticket and admission to the museum. Special guests will be on hand to speak about St. Augustine history & exhibits.
102 Martin Luther King Avenue, St. Augustine 32084
Monday
February 13th
Special Exhibit: Anna’s Story at The Peña-Peck House open to the public from 11 am – 4 pm with expert presenters Lana Turner & Cassandra Bromfield. $5 entry fee (students and military are free).
143 St. George Street, St. Augustine 32084