Excelsior High School Centennial Celebration—Postponed

The Excelsior High School Centennial Celebration, originally scheduled from June 19 to June 21, 2025, has been postponed until further notice.

The Excelsior High School Centennial Celebration, hosted at the Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center, presents three days of events honoring Excelsior High School—St. Augustine's first public school for Black children. Honor alumni achievements, Lincolnville's longstanding history, and the Civil Rights Movement. It will run from Thursday, June 19, through Saturday, June 21, 2025, with various activities held daily.

Event Highlights

This three-day extravaganza starts on Thursday, June 19, from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m., with a museum open house and the opening of the Excelsior Exhibit. An opportunity to mingle with other guests is available upstairs, accompanied by hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar, and live music.

On Friday, June 20, starting at 5:30 p.m., join a Harlem Nights Gala. It features a cocktail reception and dinner served afterwards. The event also includes guest speaker, Playthell George Benjamin, and live music by Amy Alysia and the Band.

Saturday, June 21, gathers everyone at the Reunion Homecoming Field Day from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Hosted at St. Paul Park, the Field Day hosts an assortment of outdoor games—cornhole, dominoes, checkers, and a Bid Whist tournament—vendors, and food trucks. There will also be a Reunion Prom starting at 7:00 p.m., including a DJ, food, and a cash bar.

Admission: The Harlem Nights Gala is $125.00 per person, and the Reunion Prom is $30.00 per person. All other activities are free to attend.

When: From Thursday to Saturday, June 19 - 21, 2025. Event times vary.

Where: Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center is at 102 Martin Luther King Avenue, St. Augustine, Florida 32084.

For more information, visit the event's website or call (904) 824-1191.