How did St. Augustine play a vital role in the civil rights movement of the mid-1960s? Objective Students will examine events and people in Florida history as it relates to the civil rights movement for African Americans. Background Explore African Americans in St. Augustine 1565-1821 and African Americans 1821-Present Day . Explore the NPS Civil Rights collection. Preparation Explore these lessons plans on the civil rights movement in St. Augustine: Beach Wade Ins Murray High School Walk Out Facing the Klan 400th Anniversary Materials Throughout this lesson, students are presented with videos Duration: 60 Minutes.