Welcome to the ACCORD Freedom Trail Website
The Anniversary to Commemorate the Civil Rights Demonstrations, Inc. (BKA, The 40th ACCORD) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization envisioned in 2002, established in 2003, and incorporated in 2004.
Our Mission is "Remembering, Recognizing, and Honoring all those who risked their lives to attain civil rights for all and celebrating St. Augustine's pivotal role in the passage of the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964." We are excited to introduce the 31 historic civil rights markers on the ACCORD Freedom Trail Project presented by The Northrop Grumman Corporation,..
ACCORD would like to extend our gratitude to The Northrop Grumman Corporation, The Delores Barr Weaver Legacy Fund, Beth Levenbach, Historian David Nolan, Duncan & Duncan Construction Management, The Old Town Trolley, the late Photographer Shirley Williams-Collins, the St. Augustine RECORD, Flowers By Shirley, St. Paul AME Church, American Legion Post 194, and The First Baptist Church for their continued support!
Brochures for the Freedom Trail's self-guided tour are available at the ACCORD Civil Rights Museum and the St. Augustine Visitor Information Center in Downtown, St. Augustine, Florida.
The ACCORD Civil Rights Museum located at 79 Bridge Street, St. Augustine, Florida is open Tuesdays - Friday from 10:00AM - 3:00PM. Please call or text (904) 347-1382 to schedule an appointment.
Visit the CONTACT US PAGE TO SUBSCRIBE TO OUR MAILING LIST
Want to help us continue our mission of remembering, recognizing, and honoring the heroes of the Civil Rights Movement of St. Augustine? Send your tax deductible donation, in any amount or ACCORD Membership in the amount of $25 per person, per year, made payable to: ACCORD, Inc. and mail to:
ACCORD, Inc
P.O. Box 697
St Augustine, FL 32085-0697
JULY 2014
8th Annual ACCORD Freedom Trail Luncheon & Museum Grand Opening
The ACCORD Civil Rights Museum opened on July 2, 2014, to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The museum is located at 79 Bridge Street, the former dental office of Dr. Robert B. Hayling, "Father of the Civil Rights Act."
News & Updates
TO MAKE A TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION TO ACCORD
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2026
Please Join us at the ACCORD Civil Rights Museum on Saturday, January 7, 2026 at 1:00 - 3:00PM for a book signing The Blacker the History, The Sweeter the Truth by Reverend Alesia Scott-Ford Burse Pastor of St. Paul AME Church, Contact Gwen: 904-599-7739 for more information.
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SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2025
Please Join us at the ACCORD Civil Rights Museum on Sunday, June 1, 2025 to celebrte the 102nd Birthday of our Vice President, MRS. CORA TYSON. 2:00PM - 4:00PM Cake and refreshments will be served. We will be unveiling the Cora Tyson Mint Garden inside the Rosalie Gordon-Mills Memory Gardens. Contact Gwen: 904-599-7739 for more information.
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MARCH - DECEMBER 2025
ACCORD invites you to an ART Exhibition and Book Signing Event with Irwin Brunson. Saturday, March 22, 2025 and then EVERY FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH. Please Contact Gwen: 904-599-7739 for more information.
Flyer Link Above ⇈⇈
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ACCORD MEMBERS MEETING
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 6:00PM. RESCHEDULED for Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 6:00PM. Location: ACCORD Civil Rights Museum, 79 Bridge St., St. Augustine, FL 32084. Refreshments will be served. Contact Gwen: 904-599-7739 for more information.
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FEBRUARY 2025
ACCORD Freedom Trail Tours with Historian, David Nolan on Old Towne Trolley Bus.Cost is $25 per person. Tours scheduled for February 1, 15, and 22, 2025 Contact Gwen: 904-599-7739 for more information and availability.
ACCORD Civil Rights Museum Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10:00AM - 3:00PM. And by appointment.
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OCTOBER 2024
ACCORD MEMBERS MEETING
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00PM. Location: ACCORD Civil Rights Museum, 79 Bridge St., St. Augustine, FL 32084. Refreshments will be served. Contact Gwen: 904-599-7739 for more information.
JAN - JULY 2024
Please join ACCORD as we commmemorate the upcoming 60th Anniversary of the signing of the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964. We have many events throughout the year leading up to the 9th Annual ACCORD Freedom Trail Luncheon on July 2, 2024.
JUNE 2018
The ACCORD Newsletter for June 2018 is now available. Click here to download.
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MAY 2018
The ACCORD Civil Rights Museum will host the 2018 West Point Cadets Civil Rights Staff Ride on Wed. May 30, 2018. This event is open to the public and will begin at 3PM. This is the 3rd year the cadets and staff will be visiting the museum.
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JANUARY 2018
The ACCORD Civil Rights Museum will be open to the public in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 15, 2018. The hours are from 11am - 4pm. No appointment necessary
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ACCORD FREEDOM TRAIL
FEATURE ARTICLE IN FLORIDA
STATE HOMES
You can read the article here
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CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER
DR. ROBERT B. HAYLING
HAS PASSED AWAY
AT THE AGE OF 86
Nov. 20, 1929 - Dec. 22, 2015
Please click photo for press release
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Dalonja Duncan, President
Cora Tyson, Vice President
Julia Heckendorn,Secretary
Gwendolyn Duncan, Treasurer
Elizabeth Duncan, Museum Chair, Graphic Design, Webmaster
Dr. Priscilla Duncan, DPt, MPHR Co-Chair, Marketing Director
David Nolan, Historian & Co-Chair
