Public Beach 2 Named after Mr. Johnny Walker (10/11/21)

Written By K McGuiness

The City of Lewes voted to name Public Beach 2 after Mr. Johnny Walker. LBCA members submitted a petition to the Mayor and City Council, as well as the Chairs of the Parks and Recreation Commission and the African American Heritage Commission, in support. Mr. Walker operated a popular establishment on the beach back when the two city public beaches were segregated. According to members of the city's African American Heritage Commission, Beach 2 was a welcoming place for African Americans from all over the mid-Atlantic Region. 70 LBCA members signed onto the petition. For a copy, click here.

K McGuiness
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