The Civil Rights Garden

The Civil Rights Garden is a tranquil public sculpture garden comprised of 11 granite columns, winding pathways, plants, flowers and Ginko trees. Rich in symbolism, the Civil Rights Garden is a powerful tribute to the architects of the Civil Rights Movement with sculpture inscriptions related to the history, events and people of the Civil Rights Movement. At the center of the Garden is a bronze bell, which chimes throughout the day, and a reflecting pool inscribed with excerpts from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "Let Freedom Ring" speech and his Letters from a Birmingham Jail.  The Civil Rights Garden is located at the Carnegie Library, one of Atlantic City's historical treasures. Built in 1904, this grand structure of terra cotta and marble has been fully restored and expanded by the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority.  It now serves as a satellite campus and conference center to The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.
Carnegie Library

35 South Martin Luther King Boulevard
Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401

(609)  347-2179 (Library Security Desk)

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Atlantic City Historical Museum

 Garden Pier Boardwalk museum which features numerous exhibits chronicling the city's history. Collections include historic artifacts, posters, photographs, souvenirs and a large collection of Miss America pageant memorabilia. The museum also collects and preserves artifacts which chronicle the lives and events of the residents of Atlantic City, including a historical collection of  the history of the city's African American community that dates back before to the Civil War.

Open daily (check for major holidays) from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M.  Admission is Free.

Atlantic City Historical Museum
204 S. Vermont Ave.
Atlantic City, NJ 08404
(609) 347-5839

http://www.acmuseum.org

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 John Henry "Pop" Lloyd Stadium



John Henry "Pop" Lloyd  (1884-1965)

Essential to any team's success was the presence of John Henry Lloyd, one of the greatest baseball players of his time. The tall, 5'11", 180 pound shortstop was a complete ballplayer who could hit, run, field, throw, and hit with power.  In honor of the National Hall of Fame, and Negro Baseball League star, the "Pop" Lloyd Stadium was built on Huron Avenue and Martin Luther King Boulevard in 1949.  In the early '90's,  the John Henry "Pop" Lloyd Committee was formed to begin its initial mission of restoring the Atlantic City baseball field dedicated to Pop Lloyd.  Today, however, the Committee continues to serve the greater Atlantic County community through its ongoing educational outreach and public commemoration. Contact the committee for program activities and events.

John Henry "Pop" Lloyd Stadium
Huron Avenue and Martin Luther King Boulevard
Atlantic City, NJ  08401
Belindavid@att.net
http://www.popsballyard.org
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Chicken Bone Beach Historical Foundation, Inc.

African Americans who wished to enjoy the Atlantic City Beach during the period from 1900 through the early 1950's were socially restricted to the Missouri Avenue area. As thousands of vacationing Black families flocked to the shore with their chicken laden picnic hampers, the strip became affectionately nicknamed "Chicken Bone Beach". A block party atmosphere was enhanced by the visits of major Black entertainers, such as Sammy Davis Jr., "Moms" Mabley and the Club Harlem Showgirls.  The first Black Captain of the lifeguards was Captain William "Rube" Albouy. During his tenure he patrolled with a staff of 12 who ensured the safety of as many as 5,000 swimmers.  Chicken Bone Beach survives as a symbol of family unity and African American brotherhood.  Casinos changed the culture of beach bathers in the late '70s by making Atlantic City into a world class resort. The Atlantic City Council passed an ordinance Wednesday August 6, 1997 declaring Chicken Bone Beach (Missouri Avenue beach) a local historical land site. Chicken Bone Beach is a symbol of unity that originated from segregation.  Today the foundation provides weekly Jazz Concerts and performing arts showcases. (See Arts listing for additional information)   

Chicken Bone Beach Historical Foundation, Inc.

1721 McKinley Avenue

Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401

(609) 441-9064
chickenbonebeach@juno.com
http://www.chickenbonebeach.org 

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All Wars Memorial Building

 This historic structure was built in the early 1900s and is located at the corner of New York and Adriatic avenues.  In the 1920s, the building was purchased as a result of a municipal ordinance which called for the dedication of a public building for use as a permanent memorial commemorating the role of African-Americans in all wars in which the United States has participated. In addition the building is utilized for community events such as weddings, funerals, dances and performance venues.  It is also the headquarters for the Kenneth Hawkins American Legion Post #61.

All Wars Memorial Building
1510 Adriatic Avenue

Atlantic City,  NJ  08401
(609) 347-5351  

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