Discover First America! Program Adventure - March 12th

Discover First America! Series is back. This six-part FREE program features educational and entertaining information on St. Augustine's history through presentations, re-enactments, music, dance and sometimes food demonstrations! Each series will begin at 7 p.m. with the doors opening at 6 p.m. for seating, lobby displays, information, and book signings.

 March 12, 2014 In White America A special performance and preview of Flagler College's full play, In White America, will be the subject of this adventure program.This special performance will feature scenes from the absorbing play detailing the authentic story of African-Americans in pre-Civil Rights America. From a letter revealing the heart and soul of a runaway slave, to a moving speech made by a southern senator in justification of lynching's to a portrait of Booker T. Washington, each scene tells a remarkable tale. This program is sponsored by Flagler College.

St. Augustine 450th Commemoration passports will be distributed to all participants. Souvenir stampings in the passport will be provided at each program to record your attendance at each series.

2013 Dates: Nov. 6 - Secrets of the Spanish Colonial Archives

Dec. 5 - Calling All Tories and Patriots Too! Towne Meeting

 2014 Dates: Jan. 8 - Journey: Vignettes of St. Augustine's African-American History

Jan. 19 - Let Freedom Ring

Feb. 26 - Fortress of Freedom: The Story of Fort Mose

March 12 - In White America

What is the Discover First America! Series? - The FREE Discover First America! Program is an interactive and always entertaining series that highlights and explore important facets of St. Augustine's rich history and culture. This program will be held at Lewis Auditorium located at Flagler College at 14 Granada Street. The program is presented by the St. Augustine 450th Commemoration in partnership with Flagler College, Florida Power & Light Company, and each program sponsor.

Call (904) 819-6400 or visit http://staugustine-450.com/discover-first-america-program-adventure-series-4/ for more information. The program is FREE and open to the public.