Honoring Gus Tart at Eglin | Mobile News

Don’t miss this powerful dedication ceremony honoring Augustus “Gus” Tart, a formerly enslaved man who became a trailblazer in Northwest Florida, taking place Saturday, August 22nd at 1 PM at the Air Force Armament Museum on Eglin AFB. Celebrated by the NAACP, Okaloosa America 250 Commission, Town of Shalimar, and Shalimar Library, the event features historical storytelling of his journey from enslavement to community leadership—a moving tribute to resilience. Music begins at 12:30 PM, and all are welcome to witness how one extraordinary life is being rightfully honored. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b0de49208e89b7be