American Beach Nana Sand Dune

American Beach Nana Sand Dune

In the wake of the American Civil War, Black communities were banned from many public facilities and services, including most beaches. In response, some wealthy African Americans made it their mission to establish beaches where their community was welcome. In 1935, the Jacksonville Afro-American Life Insurance Company purchased American Beach, the first Black-owned beach in Florida. Within American Beach sits 'NaNa' the sand dune. Nana is 60 fee…