Friends of Lincolnville Festival
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The Lincolnville Festival is finally upon us and we are excited about how everything has come together!!! We need a final push from our friends to make this historic festival a success in this comeback year. No gift is too small and you will be surprised how much you can help by a small donation and simply sharing the campaign. Below is a brief history of the Lincolnville Festival:
This popular event, initially called the Washington Street Festival originated in 1979 on Labor Day weekend. From the beginning, its objective has been the revitalization of the Lincolnville community. Around 1981, the name was changed to the Lincolnville Festival.
Lincolnville was founded in 1866 by recently freed slaves and played a major role in the Civil Rights Movement. The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was called upon to come to St. Augustine by Dr. Robert Hayling, a local dentist to aid the residents of St. Augustine in their fight for equality. The Lincolnville community served as the centerpiece for the movement led by Dr. King in St. Augustine, which caught national attention and helped trigger the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
This year's exciting event is scheduled for Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15, 2015 at Eddie Vickers Park (Little Links) and the Willie Galimore Center, located at 399 Riberia Street.
One of the founding fathers of the Lincolnville Festival, internationally known jazz musician Doug Carn, will be one of the featured artists, joining several regional talents performing throughout the weekend.
The weekend will include:
· Live music and dancing
· Great food and drinks
· Local vendors
· Fun activities for the children
The Festival is returning to its roots in Lincolnville and is expected to draw over 2,000 guests from the surrounding areas. This year’s event heralds next year’s huge celebration of the 150th anniversary of the founding of Lincolnville, in 1886.
Visit www.mylincolnville.com for more information.
This popular event, initially called the Washington Street Festival originated in 1979 on Labor Day weekend. From the beginning, its objective has been the revitalization of the Lincolnville community. Around 1981, the name was changed to the Lincolnville Festival.
Lincolnville was founded in 1866 by recently freed slaves and played a major role in the Civil Rights Movement. The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was called upon to come to St. Augustine by Dr. Robert Hayling, a local dentist to aid the residents of St. Augustine in their fight for equality. The Lincolnville community served as the centerpiece for the movement led by Dr. King in St. Augustine, which caught national attention and helped trigger the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
This year's exciting event is scheduled for Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15, 2015 at Eddie Vickers Park (Little Links) and the Willie Galimore Center, located at 399 Riberia Street.
One of the founding fathers of the Lincolnville Festival, internationally known jazz musician Doug Carn, will be one of the featured artists, joining several regional talents performing throughout the weekend.
The weekend will include:
· Live music and dancing
· Great food and drinks
· Local vendors
· Fun activities for the children
The Festival is returning to its roots in Lincolnville and is expected to draw over 2,000 guests from the surrounding areas. This year’s event heralds next year’s huge celebration of the 150th anniversary of the founding of Lincolnville, in 1886.
Visit www.mylincolnville.com for more information.
Organizer
Ron Rawls
Organizer
St. Augustine, FL