African Americans in many waterfront communities — denied access to public beaches — pooled resources to create their own coastal retreats. Many became vacation destinations featuring hotels, music halls and amusement parks. All created special memories, from swimming to church services, family fun to formal dances. Two complementary exhibits explore some of these special places.
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Historic Black Beaches: Bay Shore Beach and Other Memorable Sands
kat simons
By 2WD
Feb 21, 2022
Feb 21, 2022 02:21 PM
