Overview

Sink your toes into the sand while Guide Megan Wright shares the story of Historic Butler Beach and its role during the Civil Rights era. Taking place from 9-10 a.m., the program explores African American history and race relations in America’s Oldest City. Wright will highlight how Frank B. Butler established Butler Beach as a place where African Americans could enjoy the shoreline during segregation—then the only accessible beach between Daytona Beach and American Beach, north of Jacksonville—and how it continued to grow under his leadership. 5860 A1A S., St. Augustine. www.staugustinehistoryfestival.com

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