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Celebrate Black History Month with a lecture by Dr. Jane Landers about the first free black settlement in St. Augustine.
FREE
5:30-6:30 pm: Reception with hors d'oeuvres and beverages
6:30-7:30 pm: Presentation
Join us in celebrating Black History Month at Mission San Luis when Dr. Jane Landers presents her newest research on Fort Mose, the first free black settlement in what became the United States — and on Francisco Menendez, the Mandinga captain who led it. This 16th century frontier community north of St. Augustine blended African backgrounds with Spanish, Native American and English cultural ... view more »
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Reception: 5:30-6:30 pm | Presentation: 6:30-7:70 pm