Butler Beach History Walk

Take a walk through history during a guided tour of Butler Beach on two days during Black History Month. On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., and on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., this walking tour highlights the beach's pivotal role in the 1960s Civil Rights Movement.

Butler Beach

Named after Frank B. Butler, a local African American businessman and early civil rights leader, Butler Beach symbolizes St. Augustine's complex history with the fight for equality. Frank Butler began buying beachfront property on Anastasia Island after his growing frustration with segregation-era whites-only beaches. This strip of land became Butler Beach, the first beach accessible to Black citizens between Daytona and Jacksonville.

The Details

Admission: Online registration is required for this free event. Go here to register. 

• Note: If you have not done so, you will have to set up an account to register. You do not have to be a resident, they do not ask for a payment method, and you will have to create a password.

When: There are two guided walks in February 2026

• Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
• Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Where: Frank B. Butler Beach, 5680 A1A South, St. Augustine, Florida 32080

How to Register for an Event

1. We cannot attach a link to a particular event, so the link is to the catalogue of all Parks and Recreation Events. You can scroll down to find the event we posted and other events of interest to you. Hint: Most of the ones we post are in the parent category Nature Programs.
2. To register for an event, you must create an account and log in to your account. They require prior registration for most events, even the free ones.

The Events We Post

• Guided Walks—Bike tours are also in this category
• Classes and Workshops—Usually, the infrequent workshops and historic tours.
• Kayak Trips
• Veteran Programs
  • Military Veteran Archery
  • Military Veteran Fishing
  • Military Veteran Kayaking

Fees

Some programs are free to all, some are free to residents, and require everyone to pay a fee, though they may offer residents a discount.

Other County Opportunities

• We don't list all of the events the county offers, and you may find others that interest you. The category menu at the top shows how many events are currently listed under a particular category. 
• The category menu also links to several county rental and permit programs:
  • Beach Accessible Wheelchairs
  • Beach Permits
  • Boat Ramp Permits
  • Pavilion Rentals

Learn more about St. Augustine's Black History.

Download St. Augustine's Black History App