St. Augustine Foot Soldiers Monument

The St. Augustine Foot Soldiers Monument commemorates the courageous individuals who participated in non-violent protests during the mid-1960s to dismantle segregation within the city. Located in the historic Plaza de la Constitution, the monument stands as a reminder of the struggle for equality. Its placement is particularly significant, as the plaza was once a site of slave auctions and punishments, and it directly faces the former location of the Woolworths lunch counter, a focal point of the desegregation movement. The monument serves as a powerful symbol of resilience and the ongoing pursuit of civil rights.