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 check the ACCORD Calendar for 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

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