African Americans in many waterfront communities who were denied access to public beaches pooled resources to create their own coastal retreats. Many became vacation destination spots featuring hotels, music halls and amusement parks. All created special memories including swimming, church services, family fun, and formal dances. Two complementary exhibits explore some of these special places....

African Americans in many waterfront communities who were denied access to public beaches pooled resources to create their own coastal retreats. Many became vacation destination spots featuring hotels, music halls and amusement parks. All created special memories including swimming, church services, family fun, and formal dances. Two complementary exhibits explore some of these special places....