ST.
AUGUSTINE, Fla., Feb. 1, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. (NYSE: SPH),
a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane, renewable
natural gas, fuel oil and related products and services, as well as
a marketer of natural gas and electricity and investor in low
carbon fuel alternatives, today partnered with Historic Tours of
America to announce their support of the Lincolnville Museum and
Cultural Center (LMCC) in St. Augustine,
Florida in an effort to commemorate Black History Month and
contribute to the preservation of African American history.
This joint initiative provides crucial funding to further the
LMCC's mission of sharing the rich cultural heritage of
St. Augustine's African American
community through various channels, including art, educational
programs, lectures, live performances, oral histories, and
immersive exhibits. The LMCC is located in the Lincolnville
Historic District, which was founded in 1866 by formerly enslaved
people and stands in the town's most prominent historically black
neighborhood.
In early February, the City will introduce an 80-foot trolley
stop at the LMCC to facilitate easy access for visitors, including
those traveling aboard Historic Tours of America's iconic orange
and green Old Town Trolley Tours, enabling them to explore the
museum. The Lincolnville District holds significant historical
importance, as it has played a pivotal role in the City's early
development and the Nation's Civil Rights Movement.
Established in 1565, St.
Augustine is the United
States' oldest continuously inhabited settlement,
representing both European and African-American heritage. Preceding
Jamestown by 42 years and Plymouth Rock by 55 years, the
Spanish-founded St. Augustine
stands as the nation's first enduring settlement.
"At Suburban Propane, we believe in the power of preserving and
sharing diverse cultural histories," said Nandini Sankara,
spokesperson, Suburban Propane. "Our collaboration with the
Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center aligns with our
SuburbanCares commitment to support initiatives that celebrate and
educate on the vibrant heritage of the communities in which we
operate."
"We are honored to join forces with Suburban Propane to support
the Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center," said Piper Smith, Vice President of Marketing,
Historic Tours of America. "Through this collaboration, we aim to
contribute to the vibrant culture of St.
Augustine and highlight the impact of African American
history on the nation's oldest continuously inhabited
settlement."
About Suburban Propane:
Suburban Propane Partners,
L.P. ("Suburban Propane") is a publicly traded master limited
partnership listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Headquartered in
Whippany, New Jersey, Suburban
Propane has been in the customer service business since 1928 and is
a nationwide distributor of propane, renewable propane, renewable
natural gas ("RNG"), fuel oil and related products and services, as
well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity and producer of
and investor in low carbon fuel alternatives, servicing the energy
needs of approximately 1 million residential, commercial,
governmental, industrial and agricultural customers through
approximately 700 locations across 42 states.
Suburban Propane is supported by three core pillars: (1)
Suburban Commitment – showcasing Suburban Propane's 95-year legacy,
an ongoing commitment to the highest standards for dependability,
flexibility, and reliability that underscores Suburban Propane's
commitment to excellence in customer service; (2)
SuburbanCares® – highlighting continued dedication to
giving back to local communities across Suburban Propane's national
footprint; and (3) Go Green with
Suburban Propane – promoting the clean burning and versatile nature
of propane and renewable propane as a bridge to a green energy
future and investing in the next generation of innovative,
renewable energy alternatives.
For additional information on Suburban Propane, please
visit www.suburbanpropane.com.
About Historic Tours of America:
Historic Tours of
America, Inc. (HTA) is an entertainment company which provides
historically oriented vacation experiences for guests through the
operation of trolleys, street trains, high speed ferry, themed
retail stores, festival marketplaces, historic homes and museums in
Key West, Florida; Boston, Massachusetts; San Diego, California; Savannah, Georgia; Washington, DC, San
Antonio, Texas and St. Augustine,
Florida.
The HTA strategy is to capitalize on the Historic Tours of
America brand, while focusing on heritage tourism. In this process,
they maintain an emphasis on guest communication and satisfaction,
product value, superior vehicles and industry trends to profitably
expand the entertainment business in each of the cities in which
HTA currently operates and in other vacation destinations across
the United States. For more
information, visit www.historictours.com.
About Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center:
The
Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center (LMCC) is an African
American history museum located in the Lincolnville neighborhood of
Saint Augustine, FL. The LMCC's
mission is to preserve, promote and perpetuate over 450 years of
the African American story through the arts, educational programs,
lectures, live performances, and exhibits.
The museum is housed in the historic Excelsior School Building,
which served as the first public Black high school in Saint Johns County in 1925. After
desegregation, the school was closed and the building housed
government offices until the mid 1980s. After the offices were
phased out of use, a group of former Excelsior students and
community members rallied to save the building from demolition.
For more information, visit
https://www.lincolnvillemuseum.org/.
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