Amelia Island — Travelrags

AfarAug 18, 2026

The Hidden Story of America’s Historically Black Beaches

The South Carolina sand of Myrtle Beach, smooth as baby powder, coats the bottom of my feet as I make my way across it, deep in thought. I have come to this place, not far from where the Little River ...

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American BeachSightEstablished in 1935 as a recreation space for Black Americans.
Elsewhere
Charlie’s PlacePlaceMyrtle Beach, United StatesBlack-owned entertainment space, now a business incubator and museum.
Atlantic BeachNeighborhoodMyrtle Beach, United StatesFour-block stretch of beach once open to Black men.
Chicken Bone BeachSightAtlantic City, United StatesLesser-known area of Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Mosquito BeachSightJames Island, United StatesBeach on James Island, near Charleston, South Carolina.
Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage CorridorSightNorth Carolina, United StatesCoastal lands and islands from North Carolina to Florida.
African American Heritage Water TrailTrailIllinois, United StatesHighlights stories of Black Americans along Illinois waterways.
Myrtle Beach Colored School Museum and Education CenterMuseumMyrtle Beach, United StatesDetails contributions of African Americans.
African American Heritage Trail of Martha's VineyardTrailMartha's Vineyard, United StatesOffers narrated tours.
Southampton African American MuseumMuseumSouthampton, United StatesIllustrates the enduring legacy of a population.
Freeman BeachSightNorth Carolina, United States
Seabreeze BeachSightNorth Carolina, United States

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