Commemorating the 95th anniversary
of American Beach's founding

Commemorating the 95th anniversary
of American Beach's founding

Commemorating the 95th anniversary
of American Beach's founding

Continuing the legacy of

Continuing the legacy of

Continuing the legacy of

A Place For Recreation
And Relaxation

A Place For Recreation
And Relaxation

A Place For Recreation
And Relaxation

without humiliation

without humiliation

without humiliation

Welcome to

the heart of 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 from her motorhome and fought against development and environmental degradation. With MaVynee’s transition in 2005, the museum continues her life’s work to preserve and celebrate the heritage of 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 from her motorhome and fought against development and environmental degradation. With MaVynee’s transition in 2005, the museum continues her life’s work to preserve and celebrate the heritage of 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 from her motorhome and fought against development and environmental degradation. With MaVynee’s transition in 2005, the museum continues her life’s work to preserve and celebrate the heritage of American Beach.

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Experience the history

Hours

Friday-Saturday

10 am – 2 pm

Sunday

1 -5 pm

Contact us for Group Tours

(904) 510-7036
info@allewismuseum.org

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Join the legacy

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Become a member

Support the museum, and have fun doing it! Enjoy a year of free entry and special perks when you become a member.

Adult

$25 / one-year entry for 1 adult

Family

$50 / one-year entry for 2 adults and 2 children

Friend

$100 / one-year entry for 2 adults, 2 children and 2 complimentary

Senior (65+)

$20 / one-year entry for 1 adult, age 65 or older

Become a member

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Donate

The number five held a special significance for American Beach’s MaVynee Oshun Betsch, “The Beach Lady.” To her, five was the magic number and integral to historical dates including A. L. Lewis’s birthday in 1865, American Beach land purchases and her birth in 1935, The Voting Rights Act of 1965 and even her passing on September 5, 2005. With the Beach Lady Circle of Supporters, we pay homage to MaVynee’s vision and favorite number while supporting the museum which opened on September 5, 2014.



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