Sparrow's Beach

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] 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.[2]

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.[3]

  1. ^ "Carr and Sparrow's Beach, Annapolis, Maryland (1926-1974) •". 2014-04-23. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  2. ^ a b "Remembering Carr's Beach". www.visitannapolis.org. 2021-03-26. Retrieved 2023-02-04.
  3. ^ Basara, Mindy (2022-08-12). "Marylanders cherish fame, memories of Carr's, Sparrow's beaches". WBAL. Retrieved 2023-02-04.