St. Johns County will celebrate the allocation of $1 million in state funds for the development of the Florida Museum of Black History. According to the St. Johns County website, a ceremony will take place at the Collier-Blocker-Puryear Park Complex on Thursday next week, at 9 a.m., marking the beginning of planning and design for the museum.
Speakers at the event will include St. Johns County Commissioner Sarah Arnold, Rep. Kiyan Michael, and Sen. Tom Leek, along with musical performances. Greg White from the West Augustine Community is also expected to speak, highlighting local and state collaboration on the project.
The museum, to be located in St. Augustine, will focus on Florida’s African American heritage. The funding is provided through the Florida Department of State.
Further details about the ceremony and the museum project are available on the St. Johns County official announcement page.
