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Best Hotels Near American Beach Museum (renamed A.L. Lewis Museum at American Beach)
(1.7 km from American Beach Museum (renamed A.L. Lewis Museum at American Beach))
Set in Fernandina Beach in the Florida region New Listing! Wooded Sanctuary On Golf Course WithPool Condo features a patio.
4800 Amelia Island Parkway (1.8 km from American Beach Museum (renamed A.L. Lewis Museum at American Beach))
Set a few steps from Amelia Island Beach Amelia Island Oceanfront 2 Master Suites offers an outdoor swimming pool a garden and air-conditioned accommodations with a balcony and free WiFi.
(2.7 km from American Beach Museum (renamed A.L. Lewis Museum at American Beach))
Boasting air-conditioned accommodations with a balcony Sandy Sunrise is located in Fernandina Beach. The property features sea views and is 328 feet from Amelia Island Beach and 5 mi from Amelia Island Historic District.
3240 South Fletcher Ave. #224 224 A (5.2 km from American Beach Museum (renamed A.L. Lewis Museum at American Beach))
Amelia By The Sea is located in Fernandina Beach, just 197 feet from Amelia Island Beach. The property has views of the sea and is located 1.7 miles from the Amelia Island Historic District and 1.7 miles from American Beach.
3240 South Fletcher Ave. #558 558 A (5.3 km from American Beach Museum (renamed A.L. Lewis Museum at American Beach))
Amelia By The Sea offers beachfront accommodations with free WiFi in Fernandina Beach, just a few steps from Amelia Island Beach. The property has views of the sea and is located 1.7 miles from the Amelia Island Historic District and 1.
(5.5 km from American Beach Museum (renamed A.L. Lewis Museum at American Beach))
Offering sea views Ocean-View Resort Condo with Pool and Beach Access is an accommodations set in Fernandina Beach a few steps from Amelia Island Beach and 1.9 mi from Amelia Island Historic District.
(5.6 km from American Beach Museum (renamed A.L. Lewis Museum at American Beach))
Boasting sea views Fernandina Beach Condo Steps to Shore and Pool features accommodations with a balcony around a few steps from Amelia Island Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a patio.
2328 Sadler Road #3C 3C Amelia Land (7.1 km from American Beach Museum (renamed A.L. Lewis Museum at American Beach))
Amelia Landings in Fernandina Beach provides accommodations with complimentary wireless Internet access. From Amelia Island Beach, 1640 feet Fort Clinch State Park is 2.iles away, and Amelia Island Lighthouse is 3.1 miles away. Main Beach is 3.
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American Beach Museum (renamed A.L. Lewis Museum at American Beach), Fernandina Beach, FL
The American Beach Museum, now renamed the A.L. Lewis Museum at American Beach, is a unique attraction located in Fernandina Beach, Florida. Located on Amelia Island, the museum honors the legacy of African Americans who sought refuge and respite along its shores during the era of segregation.
American Beach was built in 1935 by L.M. Davis, a successful African American entrepreneur from Jacksonville who wanted to create a safe haven for those who lacked access to other beaches due to Jim Crow laws that required racial segregation of public spaces in the South. The beach soon became a beloved summer retreat for African Americans across the region and beyond who enjoyed its clean water, white sands, and picturesque landscapes.
The museum houses over 5,000 artifacts that tell an important story about life at American Beach during these times. Visitors can learn about the struggles of African Americans seeking access to recreational activities during this time period as well as delve into other aspects of life such as beachfront commerce, music and entertainment, and even Hollywood's influence on the area's culture. In addition to historical objects and images, the museum also features audio-visual presentations and interactive exhibits that bring visitors closer to understanding what it was like to live during this period of history and why it remains important today.
The A.L Lewis Museum at American Beach also serves as an important educational resource for students both local and abroad with interactive programming designed for youth that explores themes such as race relations and civil rights history within a fun environment.
Founded in 1994 by MaVynee Betsch (the "Beach Lady"), American Beach Museum is designated a National Historic Landmark District by Congress; making it one of only two such districts dedicated solely to preserving African-American heritage sites in America while preserving its sense of place associated with significant events related to civil rights history. It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2003 which recognizes its importance historically and culturally within our nation’s collective memory today.