AMERICAN BEACH MUSEUM

Then, a brilliant idea took shape: The Beach Lady became aware that Nassau County needed a voting site for Amelia Island residents. Why not house the elections site and museum under the same roof? The county agreed and the American Beach Museum was incorporated into the design of the Community Center. American Beach Museum finally found a permanent home, and opened its doors on September 5, 2014, bringing MaVynee's lifelong inspirational dream to life... Step inside American Beach Museum and discover the heritage and legacy of those who lived and played on Florida's historic African-American Beach... The formerly named American Beach Museum opened on September 5, 2014, bringing the lifelong dream of MaVynee Oshun Betsch "The Beach Lady," to fruition. MaVynee was a prominent figure on American Beach, and the great-granddaughter of A. L. Lewis. For decades, MaVynne worked tirelessly to protect American Beach's place in history. She gave guided beach tours, operated a makeshift museum..

Primary location: American Beach United States