Round Bay, Maryland, served as the state’s first African-American resort from 1887 to 1910, offering Black Marylanders a rare space for recreation, entertainment, and community before the full force of Jim Crow segregation. The resort ultimately closed after segregation laws and shifting social dynamics pushed patrons to alternative Black-owned leisure destinations.
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Uncovering the untold stories of watermen and women on the Chesapeake
The documentary “Water’s Edge: Black Watermen of the Chesapeake” highlights the contributions of African Americans to the seafood and maritime industries in Maryland, with the help of Vincent Leggett’s work in preserving Black history.