African Americans walk downtown Tallahassee to boycott and picket stores in 1960

"The "Splash" Heard Around the World"

Name: "The "Splash" Heard Around the World"
Start: 2026-06-18T16:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-06-18T20:00:00-04:00
Location: St. Paul AME Church

Two presentations, on the Civil Rights movement in St. Augustine, a film and rare photos.

Thursday, Jun. 18, 2026 | 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

"The "Splash" Heard Around the World"

(904) 599-773

Across the street from the Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center
85 Martin Luther King Ave.
St. Augustine, FL 32084

The Accord Freedom Trail and Civil Rights Museum joins St. Paul AME Church in presenting an afternoon and evening honoring Civil Rights workers in 1964; both those from away and those who lived here. The event takes place on Thursday, June 18, 2026, in two parts.

First, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., a viewing of the film, Passage at St. Augustine, and a discussion with the filmmaker, Clennon L. King.
Second, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., Robert Swan, a college student activist, who was in St. Augustine during a pivotal moment in 1964.

The Film, Passage at St. Augustine

Clennon L. King sitting next to a river, wearing a shirt with Harriet Tubman's image

Clennon King, an award-winning documentary filmmaker, journalist, and historian from Boston, conducted years of research on the Civil Rights campaign in St. Augustine during the 1960s. His 60-minute film, Passage at St. Augustine, includes archival footage and photos, and more recent conversations with the campaign's St. Augustine participants. King hosts a discussion about the film, which focuses on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assistance here in St. Augustine.

Robert Swan's Discussion and His Brother's Photos

At 6:30 p.m., Robert Swan discusses his experiences here in 1964. He and his brother, Nick, traveled through the segregated South in 1964, visiting St. Augustine and several other cities. They were witnesses during the "Swim-In" in the pool at the Monson Motor Lodge, and were there when harsh chemicals were dumped into the pool near the young, Black protestors. The brothers took color photos of that event and their meeting with Dr. King.

On June 18, Robert Swan discusses his and his brother's experiences in St. Augustine, including meeting Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Hear his stories and see some of his brother's photos. Some photos will be on display at the church, and church members will serve light refreshments.