SJC Announces Ceremony to Celebrate the $1 Million State Appropriation for the Florida Black History Museum

• 11 September 2025
• Category: SJC News
• Tags: 2025 Black History Museum

The Florida Museum of Black History Task Force selected St. Johns County as the location for the State’s Black History Museum.

St. Johns County will host a ceremony and $1 million state appropriation check presentation for the Florida Museum of Black History project to be built in St. Augustine.

When: Thursday, Sept. 18, 9 a.m.

Where: Collier-Blocker-Puryear Park Complex, 10 N. Holmes Boulevard, St. Augustine

What: A ceremony to celebrate the $1 million state allocation for Phase I planning and design of the Florida Museum of Black History to be administered through the Florida Department of State.

Who: Confirmed speakers include:

• Commissioner Sarah Arnold, District 2, St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners
• Rep. Kiyan Michael, District 16, Florida House of Representatives
• Sen. Tom Leek, District 7, Florida Senate
• Greg White, West Augustine Community
• Musical performances