Welcome to the ACCORD Freedom Trail Website
The 40th Anniversary to Commemorate the Civil Rights Demonstrations, Inc. (40th ACCORD) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization 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 Civil Rights Act of 1964." We are excited to introduce the 30 markers of the ACCORD Freedom Trail Project presented by The Northrop Grumman Corporation.
Brochures for the Freedom Trail's self-guided tour are available at the St. Augustine Visitor Information Center in Downtown, St. Augustine, Florida.
ACCORD would like to extend our gratitude to The Northrop Grumman Corporation, Beth Levenbach, The Ripleys "Red" Sightseeing Train, United Way of SJC, Photographer Shirley Williams-Galvin, the St. Augustine RECORD, St. Paul AME Church, American Legion Post 194, The First Baptist Church, and EWLI for their continued support!
Want to help us continue our mission of remembering, recognizing, and honoring the heroes of the Civil Rights Movement of St. Augustine? Send your ACCORD memberships and/or donations to:
ACCORD, Inc
P.O. Box 697
St Augustine, FL 32085-0697
For more information on how you, your business, or your organization can get involved, send us an EMAIL today! We are always looking for new members, volunteers, and sponsors. Please click HERE for ACCORD meeting dates and times. All our welcome!
JULY 2. 2010 4th Annual Freedom Trail Luncheon Videos:
(see About ACCORD page for more videos)
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
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News & Updates
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Former Florida State Senator the Honorable Anthony C. "Tony" Hill 2012 BCU Commencement speaker receives Honorary Doctor of Law.
Former Florida State Senator the Honorable Anthony C. "Tony" Hill was the 2012 commencement speaker for Bethune Cookman University.. Hill addressed the graduating students and received an honorary degree of Doctor of Law. Please click HERE for more information. Photo click HERE.
Dr. Hill will be the Master of Ceremonies for the 6th Annual ACCORD Freedom Trail Luncheon. For Flyer click HERE.
ACCORD Volunteers at TPC to benefit Save Africa Global, Inc.
A special thanks to ACCORD Members Purcell & June Conway. Elizabeth, Dalonja, Priscilla, Zebulun, and Gwendolyn Duncan for volunteering their time and talents on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the 2012 Players Championship at Sawgrass to benefit the Save Africa Global, Inc.
Northrop Grumman ExecutivesTour the Freedom Trail
Executives from as far away as Redondo Beach, CA including Rick Matthews and others from the St. Augustine Plant toured the Freedom Trail with David Nolan as guide on Thursday, May 10th. A special thank you to the St. Augustine Old Town Trolley Tours for their great generosity and hospitality. To view Spotted photos by Shirley Williams-Galvin, click HERE.
Flyer for 6th Annual ACCORD Freedom Trail Luncheon Invitation, Click HERE
"Spruce Up" of Historic Twine Street House a Huge Success
The Northrop Grumman Corporation sponsored the 'spruce up' of the historic house at 177 Twine St. on March 9th, 2012. The house looks like new money.
GREAT JOB EVERYONE!
If one would like to help with this project or make a donation, please call Liz (904) 347-1382 or Email: gwen062856@aol.com Read More...
"Historic House Needs Tender Loving Care"
The house at 177 Twine Street in St. Augustine, Florida needs some TLC. Want to help bring this house back to life? Then join us on March 9th, 9AM - 12 Noon for a "spruce up". Click HERE for more information.
"Sweat Box" Did Not Deter Her From Singing Songs of Freedom
Arrested and jailed during a "Sit-In" at the Woolworths Department Store, she was placed in a 'sweat box' because of her refusal to stop singing songs of Freedom. Click HERE to read about this Unsung Shero of the 1960sCivil Rights Movement of St. Augustine, FL
Gwendolyn Duncan Guest Speaker for EWLI Rountable
Gwendolyn Duncan was the Guest Speaker for the Enterprising Women’s Leadership Institute, Inc.’s February Leadership Roundtable which focused on Civil and Human Rights: “Women as Civil and Human Rights Leaders – Past, Present and Future.” Click HERE for details. To read Ducan's Speech online, click HERE.
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Struggle for Freedom in the Nation's Oldest City
The 40th ACCORD will present a documentary film, "Dare Not Walk Alone", by former Flagler College alumnus Jeremy Dean, to any and all students of St. Johns County, at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at the Willie Galimore Community Center. Refreshments served.
Want to volunteer? Click HERE.
For more information on the film, please visit: http://darenotwalkalone.com/
ACCORD 6th Annual Freedom Trail Luncheon Plans Underway
Plans are underway by ACCORD to commemorate the 48th Anniversary of the Signing of the Landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964, at the 6th Annual Freedom Trail Luncheon which will be held on July 2, 2010 @ 11:30 AM, at the Historic Ponce Dining Hall, at Flagler College. Keynote Speaker will be Taylor Branch: an American author and public speaker best known for his land-mark narrative history of the civil rights era, America in the King Years. For more information click, HERE.
FREEDOM TRAIL AUDIO CELL PHONE TOUR SIGNS INSTALLED
All Freedom Trail Audio Cell Phone Tour Signs have been installed on each of the ACCORD Freedom Trail Markers. Although the signs are up the Audio on the Trail, on some stops are still under construction. To read more, click HERE.
DR. JOSEPH T NOLAN PASSED
David Nolan's father, Dr. Joseph T Nolan, passed away, peacefully, on Wednesday, October 5th, 2011, at the age of 91. Dr. Nolan was a former adjunct Professor for many years at Flagler College. Please send condolences to David's home at 30 Park Terrace, St. Augustine, FL 32080 or one may contact David via email: saveourhistory@comcast.net To view Obituary click HERE.
CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM COMMITTEE
Mr. Richard P. Burton, Sr., Chairman and Mr. J.T. Johnson, Vice-Chair. The next meeting will be held on April 29th @ Noon, at the SJC Public Library Main Branch, St. Augustine, Florida.
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Gwen Duncan, President ACCORD
Cora Tyson, Vice Pres ACCORD
Dr. Priscilla Duncan, Co-Chair, Marketing Director
David Nolan, Historian & Co-Chair
Gale Burnick, Sec. ACCORD
Septimus Connor,
American Legion Post 194
Candace Duncan, MIB, Financial Consultant
Dalonja Duncan, M.Ed.,
Financial Secretary
Elizabeth Duncan, Graphics & Web
Dr. Robert B. Hayling, Advisor
Greg White, Post 194
Audrey Willis, Treas. ACCORD