The story behind Highland Beach, Maryland's first Black township
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The story behind Highland Beach, Maryland's first Black township
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In the year 1893 Charles Remond Douglass established Highland Beach, a summer resort beach town in Maryland where affluent Black Americans flocked to build holiday homes. Novel World takes us on a tour of the Highland Beach community today, which has remained under Black control for 131 years. | Vintage & Iconic African American Everything
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In the year 1893 Charles Remond Douglass established Highland Beach, a summer resort beach town in Maryland where affluent Black Americans flocked to build holiday homes. Novel World takes us on a tour of the Highland Beach community today, which has remained under Black control for 131 years. | Vintage & Iconic African American Everything
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The story behind Highland Beach, Maryland's first Black township
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The story behind Highland Beach, Maryland's first Black township
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Highland Beach is an incredibly important place in Maryland! It was founded by Charles Douglass so that his family and fellow African-Americans could escape segregation and enjoy the Chesapeake in summer. Preservation Maryland members recently experienced the historic Town during a walking tour led by the Mayor. Learn more at: presmd.org/highlandbeach. #preservemd | Preservation Maryland
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Highland Beach is an incredibly important place in Maryland! It was founded by Charles Douglass so that his family and fellow African-Americans could escape segregation and enjoy the Chesapeake in summer. Preservation Maryland members recently experienced the historic Town during a walking tour led by the Mayor. Learn more at: presmd.org/highlandbeach. #preservemd | Preservation Maryland
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16 Historically Black Beaches You Should Know About 16.. Highland Beach, Maryland Founded in 1893 By Frederick Douglas Son Charles Douglass, 15. American Beach, Jacksonville FL Founded in 1935, Only beach resort in the area that allowed black people Purchased by Abraham Lincoln Lewis (FL's First Black Millionaire) 14. Oak Bluffs Marthas Vineyard, Massachusetts Founded 1890's, Favorite for prominent black tourist Charles Sheer turned his cottage into the first INN where black could vacation. 13..
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16 Historically Black Beaches You Should Know About 16.. Highland Beach, Maryland Founded in 1893 By Frederick Douglas Son Charles Douglass, 15. American Beach, Jacksonville FL Founded in 1935, Only beach resort in the area that allowed black people Purchased by Abraham Lincoln Lewis (FL's First Black Millionaire) 14. Oak Bluffs Marthas Vineyard, Massachusetts Founded 1890's, Favorite for prominent black tourist Charles Sheer turned his cottage into the first INN where black could vacation. 13..
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News from the Archives 🗞️ Did you know that back in the day, Highland Beach had a “flying airplane” attraction? Created by William Sandlass of the Highland Beach Resort, this suspended plane let visitors climb a ladder, hop in, and pose for photos that made it look like they were soaring through the sky — long before Photoshop or Instagram tricks. This is just one of the many forgotten attractions and stories we’re uncovering as part of our Americana film project, where we’re gathering rare arc
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#SunnyHostin shares why it was important for her latest novel ‘Summer on Highland Beach’ to take place in the oldest historically Black beach community in the country and the location of Frederick Douglass’ summer home. ‘Summer on Highland Beach’ is out today! #TheView
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Highland Beach isn’t just beachfront, it’s protected beachfront. No public parking. No hotels. No traffic lights. One of the smallest towns in Palm Beach County… and one of the most private. That’s why homes here don’t trade often… and when they do, it’s quiet. My listing at📍 2575 South Ocean Blvd #102S sits right in the middle of it all. Boutique building. Direct ocean access. Low density living where your neighbors actually value privacy as much as the view. This isn’t about flash… it’s about
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