History of American Beach
American Beach: In Jim-Crow Florida, a Haven for African Americans Today the quiet little community of American Beach on Florida’s Amelia Island is in transition. Modest vacation homes dating from the 1930s share space with vacant lots, abandoned buildings, and newer, more elegant structures. High-rise condos and beachfront mansions have risen to the north and south in adjacent resorts. Though small in area, American Beach has played a significant role in recent African American history. Choose from the links below to learn more about the history of American Beach: African American Determination Essay on American Beach, by Dr. Carolyn Williams, professor of history at the University of North Florida Return to American Beach Home. This webpage was written by Larry Chase, park volunteer, April 2006. |
 |
|
Did You Know?
Timucua warriors wore their hair in a top knot, which made them appear taller. Historic drawings of Timucua and French contact show the Timucua to be of greater stature than the French. More...