Best Richardson African Diaspora Museum & Books

03/31/2026

Celebrate St. Augustine History week and learn about the families who built Lincolnville. See demonstrations by heritage artists. We will have a basket weaver, Gullah dollmaker, Shekere gourd maker, a Lowcountry artist and of course the Gullah Geechee Ringshouters. It will be a great day to immerse yourself in the history, traditions and crafts of our Gullah Geechee ancestors. Come see us on Saturday May 9th from 12-5 pm at Best Richardson African Diaspora Museum, 83 Washington Street. We look forward to seeing you.

02/25/2026

Come visit us and learn all about the rich cultural history of Lincolnville and take a tour of our museum. After the tour you can browse our bookstore which has a wide selection of used, Antiquarian and rare books. We'd love to see you.

02/07/2026

Join Gigi-Best Richardson at Flagler College on Thursday Feb 12th at 6:30 pm for what looks to be a fascinating historical lecture.

01/02/2026

It is the beginning of a New Year and we have a lot of exciting things coming up that we can't wait to share with you. From book readings, to featured speakers, to1st Friday Art events and celebrations, and so much more. We are blessed to have found this Lincolnville community for our Museum and Bookstore. Have a wonderful New Year.

12/31/2025

Kwanzaa Day 5 Principle Nia (Purpose)

To make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness.

https://nmaahc.si.edu/.../stories/seven-principles-kwanzaa (great link for ideas)

https://www.officialkwanzaawebsite.org/index.html (history)

To make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional

https://nmaahc.si.edu/.../stories/seven-principles-kwanzaa (great link for

12/29/2025

Highlighting today's book by author Reverend Alesia Scott-Ford Burse, Ph.D. celebrating 100 years (1926-2026) of African American History. Each week the book focuses on one individual to read about, study, discuss and collectively celebrate for their contributions to the African Diaspora and African American history.

Available in store for purchase or on our website.

12/29/2025

Kawanzaa Day 4 Principle Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics)

To build and maintain our own stores, shops and other businesses and to profit from them together.

https://nmaahc.si.edu/.../stories/seven-principles-kwanzaa (great link for ideas)

https://www.officialkwanzaawebsite.org/index.html (history)

12/28/2025

Kwanzaa Day 2 Principal Kujichagulia (Self-Determination)

To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves.

12/27/2025

Today we are highlighting various historical authors. First we have Bruce Ingram's Wisdom Stories. These tales and stories are passed down through generations, inviting you to learn, reflect, and be inspired. Step into stories that speak with wisdom and heart.

Our next authors write for children. Dr. Vickie Aultmon & her daughter Janese Hemby chronicle their family’s history; of Africa, the middle passage and Barbados. In The Adventures of Zaria we have a story which reminds us of how important family is, and how knowing where you come from can help you get to where you’re trying to go.

Both books are available in store for purchase or through our website.

12/27/2025

Happy Kwanzaa. Celebrating the 1st day (Umoja) UNITY.

During the week of Kwanzaa, families and communities come together to share a feast, to honor the ancestors, affirm the bonds between them, and to celebrate African and African American culture. Each day they light a candle to highlight the principle of that day and to breathe meaning into the principles with various activities, such as reciting the sayings or writings of great black thinkers and writers, reciting original poetry, African drumming, and sharing a meal of African diaspora-inspired foods. The table is decorated with the essential symbols of Kwanzaa, such as the Kinara (Candle Holder), Mkeka (Mat), Muhindi (corn to represent the children), Mazao (fruit to represent the harvest), and Zawadi (gifts). One might also see the colors of the Pan-African flag, red (the struggle), black (the people), and green (the future), represented throughout the space and in the clothing worn by participants.

https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/seven-principles-kwanzaa (great link for ideas)
https://www.officialkwanzaawebsite.org/index.html (history)

There are Seven Principles of Kwanzaa, or Nguzo Saba, that help us to continue building and maintaining unified and empowered communities.

12/23/2025

Celebrate America 250 at Bradlc Museum and Books