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Going to the Beach: Remembering Maryland's Black Beaches
By Erica Jones
Thursday, Aug 24, 2017
During segregation, African-American families couldn't go to the region's larger beaches. Fortunately, some enterprising entrepreneurs created spaces where African Americans could swim freely and without the fear of discrimination. Here's a vintage look at some of the region's popular black beaches.
Scurlock Studio Records, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
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YWCA camp for girls at Highland Beach Girls, 1930
WANN Radio Station, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
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Carr's Beach, affectionately called "The Beach," was a major stop on the "Chitlin Circuit." In this photo, singer Sarah Vaughn performs during a WANN broadcast in August 1956.
WANN Radio Station, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
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"The Teenagers" perform during a WANN broadcast at Carr's Beach in August 1956.
WANN Radio Station, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
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Four women pose in front of DJ Hoppy Adam's convertible at Carr's Beach.
WANN Radio Station, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
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Teens hit the dance floor at Carr's Beach in July 1956.
WANN Radio Station, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
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A crowd watches a WANN broadcast at Carr's Beach in July 1956.
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Red and white sign from WANN broadcast at Carr's Beach
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Known as "The Beach," Carr's Beach was a major stop on the "Chitlin Circuit," with performances from big stars of the day like James Brown and Etta James.
Collection of the Banneker-Douglas Museum
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Family of six on the beach
Collection of the Banneker-Douglas Museum
10/25
"Wild" Bill Doggett
Collection of the Banneker-Douglas Museum
11/25
Crowd Dancing at Carr's Beach
Highland Beach Historical Commission
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Group on pier at Highland Beach
Collection of the Banneker-Douglas Museum
13/25
Sparrow's Beach Beauty Pageant
Collection of the Banneker-Douglas Museum
14/25
Children Learning to Swim at Carr's Beach
Collection of the Banneker-Douglas Museum
15/25
Crowd at Carr's Beach
Collection of the Banneker-Douglas Museum
16/25
Hoppy Adams on Stage at Carr's Beach
Collection of the Banneker-Douglas Museum
17/25
Crowd at Carr's Beach
Collection of the Banneker-Douglas Museum
18/25
Five people lounging on beach
Highland Beach Historical Commission
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Amusement rides at Sparrow's Beach.
Highland Beach Historical Commission
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Women at Highland Beach
Going to the Beach: Remembering Maryland's Black Beaches
By Erica Jones
Thursday, Aug 24, 2017
During segregation, African-American families couldn't go to the region's larger beaches. Fortunately, some enterprising entrepreneurs created spaces where African Americans could swim freely and without the fear of discrimination. Here's a vintage look at some of the region's popular black beaches.
Scurlock Studio Records, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
1/25
YWCA camp for girls at Highland Beach Girls, 1930
WANN Radio Station, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
2/25
Carr's Beach, affectionately called "The Beach," was a major stop on the "Chitlin Circuit." In this photo, singer Sarah Vaughn performs during a WANN broadcast in August 1956.
WANN Radio Station, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
3/25
"The Teenagers" perform during a WANN broadcast at Carr's Beach in August 1956.
WANN Radio Station, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
4/25
Four women pose in front of DJ Hoppy Adam's convertible at Carr's Beach.
WANN Radio Station, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
5/25
Teens hit the dance floor at Carr's Beach in July 1956.
WANN Radio Station, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
6/25
A crowd watches a WANN broadcast at Carr's Beach in July 1956.
7/25
Red and white sign from WANN broadcast at Carr's Beach
8/25
Known as "The Beach," Carr's Beach was a major stop on the "Chitlin Circuit," with performances from big stars of the day like James Brown and Etta James.
Collection of the Banneker-Douglas Museum
9/25
Family of six on the beach
Collection of the Banneker-Douglas Museum
10/25
"Wild" Bill Doggett
Collection of the Banneker-Douglas Museum
11/25
Crowd Dancing at Carr's Beach
Highland Beach Historical Commission
12/25
Group on pier at Highland Beach
Collection of the Banneker-Douglas Museum
13/25
Sparrow's Beach Beauty Pageant
Collection of the Banneker-Douglas Museum
14/25
Children Learning to Swim at Carr's Beach
Collection of the Banneker-Douglas Museum
15/25
Crowd at Carr's Beach
Collection of the Banneker-Douglas Museum
16/25
Hoppy Adams on Stage at Carr's Beach
Collection of the Banneker-Douglas Museum
17/25
Crowd at Carr's Beach
Collection of the Banneker-Douglas Museum
18/25
Five people lounging on beach
Highland Beach Historical Commission
19/25
Amusement rides at Sparrow's Beach.
Highland Beach Historical Commission
20/25
Women at Highland Beach