Museum Background
The A.L. Lewis Museum is dedicated to the history and contributions of African Americans in American Beach and throughout Amelia Island.
Location
The museum is situated on Amelia Island at:
1600 Julia Street, Fernandina Beach FL, 32034
Driving directions
From Jacksonville airport directions
Hours of Operation
The museum typically operates:
Friday & Saturday 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Sunday 1:00PM to 5:00PM
It's recommended to check the website for any changes.
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
2018
Family
$25 / one-year entry for 1 adult
Friend
$50 / one-year entry for 2 adults and 2 children
$20 / one-year entry for 1 adult, age 62 or older
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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.