Johnnie Walker Beach Day

Come join us for a fun-filled day at the beach on Sat Aug 10, 2024 starting at 11:00 AM at 84 Georgia Ave. Program starts at 12 noon!!

We will gather at the historic Johnnie Walker Beach in Lewes, DE. This Beach has been renamed The Johnnie Walker Beach after the African American business owner who created a welcoming atmosphere for Black families during the years of segregation in the 1950s and 1960s. The name change was prompted by recommendations from the African American Heritage Commission. Our goal is to raise funds and awareness. We are encouraging you to bring your own food. Parking meeters will be inforced. Our successes: Thanks to our guest we have been able to place a sign at the beach! Come out and hear our plans fo the future.

Want to know more? Visit last years article about this event.

https://www.wrde.com/news/2nd-annual-johnnie-walker-beach-celebration-kicked-off-in-lewes/article_0801802a-4f5d-11ee-b8c4-77daafa504ee.html

https://www.wrde.com/news/2nd-annual-johnnie-walker-beach-celebration-kicked-off-in-lewes/video_36da669e-d46a-5ad7-a694-bace6adfec13.html

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

84 Georgia Ave, 84 Georgia Avenue, Lewes, United States