Resident urges St. Johns County to make Black History tour a monthly program

A resident who spoke during a public program in St. Johns County urged officials to make a Black History tour a recurring, monthly offering, saying the guided trip provides essential context for local children and residents.

The resident said the tour was both informative and emotionally powerful, and argued that it should be expanded. "I knew I wanted just to come and learn about black history in St. Johns County," the resident said, adding that much of the material presented was new to attendees and that it offered "great knowledge for everybody to come and be a part of."

The speaker emphasized the tour's educational value for young people, saying the county should ensure children "understand what they are standing on" and that regular exposure could influence their future direction. "They should be monthly. Yes, this should be a continued tour," the resident said, urging St. Johns County to offer the program more frequently than the current schedule.

The resident also praised the program's accessibility, noting that organizers provide transportation so participants "don't even have to drive your own vehicles" and that the tour is free. "So that's phenomenal as well and then it's free. So who can beat free?" they said, encouraging wider participation.

The remarks were delivered during public comment; the record provided does not show a formal response or vote by county officials on making the tour monthly. The speaker framed the request as an educational and community-building measure, highlighting both emotional impact and practical access as reasons to continue and expand the offering.