ACCORD Civil Rights Museum

If you're going to be in St Augustine and have any interest in Civil Rights history, this is not to be missed. The amount of information and history contained within this small museum was amazing. We never realized there had been so much civil rights activity and history in St Augustine. Be sure to see the video before looking at all the items on display, including a bible signed by Dr Martin Luther King Jr. When we arrived we were the only ones there, and the folks there were very friendly and knowledgeable and provided information even beyond what was shown in the displays. The most amazing fact: that local white residents (including KKK members) would sit in an integrated waiting room to have their dental work done by a black dentist.
Definitely worth your time.

During my recent visit to St. Augustine, I happened to walk past this museum and decided to go in. I am so glad I did. The tour begins with a short film that explains the history of the building and its place in the civil rights movement - eye opening and very informative. If you do nothing but watch the video, your time will have been well spent. The collection of items is not very large, but the items are very meaningful. One can see everything in about thirty minutes. Moreover, it is the building itself that is incredibly significant - the first integrated dental office in Florida and the place where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Andrew Young, and a host of other civil rights leaders met and planned the civil rights movement. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was formulated in that building. The people running the museum grew up in the civil rights movement and their personal recollections and stories are worth the visit. A great find!

This was such an informative visit! I did not realize how many events unfolded in St. Augustine that had such an important bearing on Congress' passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. I definitely recommend making an appointment to go visit this museum!

Great Historical place and very well presented by the curator's.

Reservation required. So much information. Need much more funding to fully showcase important documents and personal stories of significant era.

African-American history

I guess it's ok. it was closed with no info on when it would be open. Very disappointing for our black visitors from Ohio.