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Vincent O. Leggett, a historian and conservationist of black culture along the Chesapeake Bay, has died, according to Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman. “I was shocked and deeply ...
Chesapeake Conservancy and the foundation acknowledge that the list is not complete and there are even more beaches that are significant to Black history in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Carr's Beach, founded in 1926, was a beachfront resort on the Chesapeake Bay that catered to African American patrons during segregation. [1]Located just south of Annapolis, Maryland, Carr's Beach was established as a recreational area during the Jim Crow-era when African-Americans were denied entry into 'Whites-only' establishments. [1]
Sparrow's Beach was a beachfront resort on the Chesapeake Bay that catered to African American patrons during segregation in the American South. [1]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. [2]
The Bethany Baptist Church was founded on October 8, 1959, by a group of members of Chesapeake's First Baptist Church South Hill in the home of the late Mrs. Minnie Madrey [3] at 410 Berkley Avenue with 100 chartered members in Berkley. [4] The group wanted to advance the spiritual life in the Berkley community.
Meet Vivian Leggett, a member of the Aultman Health Foundation team for more than 40 years. She will help lead volunteers at enshrinement festivities.
Virginian jurisdictions most commonly associated with the Hampton Roads metropolitan area The following is a list of notable people who were born, raised, or closely associated with the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. Chesapeake James Anderson – Carolina Panthers linebacker and 88th overall pick in the 2006 NFL draft Ed Beard (1939–2023) – professional football player for the San ...
Virginia's 3rd congressional district from January 3, 2023. Virginia's third congressional district is a United States congressional district in the Commonwealth of Virginia, serving the independent cities of Norfolk, Newport News, Hampton, Portsmouth and part of the independent city of Chesapeake.