Sparrow's Beach
African-American history in Annapolis, MarylandAnnapolis, MarylandHistoric sites in Maryland
Sparrow's Beach was a beachfront resort on the Chesapeake Bay that catered to African American patrons during segregation in the American South.Located just south of Annapolis, Maryland, Sparrow's Beach was established as a recreational area during the Jim Crow-era when African-Americans were denied entry into 'Whites-only' establishments. Other nearby beachfront resorts used for this purpose included Carr's Beach, Elktonia Beach, Bembe Beach, Highland Beach, Venice Beach, Oyster Harbor, and Arundel-on-the-Bay.In August 2022, the City of Annapolis purchased what remains of Sparrow's Beach, Carr's Beach, and Elktonia Beach to preserve the land as a park.
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Chesapeake Harbour Drive, Annapolis
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N 38.95865 ° | E -76.47251 ° |
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Chesapeake Harbour Drive 2185
21403 Annapolis
Maryland, United States
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