4 The Culture

06/19/2024

Juneteenth Jumpoff
June 22, 2024; 12pm- 6pm; Peck Center field

Juneteenth Jumpoff is a commemoration of the ending of slavery and a celebration of African-American culture and achievements. This is a family friendly, community celebration committed to encourage improved community interactions, educate, and bring a sense of pride to the community as a whole. This event is hosted by 4 The Culture and will include activities for children, contest, family tents, food trucks, informational booths, and a vendor market.

**Photo from a past event taken from 4 The Culture's page.

05/28/2024

It’s always a good day to register to be a vendor for this upcoming event!

Food vendor: $200.00

Retail vendor: $125.00

Informative vendor: $50.00

Non-Profit vendor: No cost

*Please send all inquiries to our email [email protected] or text 904-557-0170 if you need to speak with me I will call after 6:30pm.

June 10th will be the final day for registration.

06/19/2023

The Black American Heritage Flag

The Designers
The late Melvin Charles and the late Gleason Jackson designed The Black American Heritage Flag in 1967. The purpose of the flag is to convey and represent pride in the history of Black Americans. The Black American Heritage Flag is a representation of the pain remembered from the degrading days of slavery to the undeniable contributions of Black Americans to the history of The United States.

The Flag
According to the designers, "...the elements of the flag include the color black to represent pride and pigmentation and race; red, to remind us of the rich blood black men have shed for freedom, equality, justice and human dignity throughout the world; and gold, to represent intellect, prosperity, and peace.

These colors are woven into a composition that juxtaposes the red and black in a set of three stripes: one black stripe centered between two red." Superimposed on the black stripe is a golden wreath of fig leaves. The cultivated fig is a native of Africa, and ranks as one of the most ancient of life-sustaining fruits. Centered within the golden wreath is a blunted Moorish boarding sword, symbol of leadership carried by the great Moorish leaders of the 8th century. The sword represents the strength and authority exhibited by a black culture that made many contributions to the world in mathematics, art, medicine, and physical science, heralding the contributions that black Americans would make in these and other fields."

06/19/2023

06/14/2023

Juneteenth Jumpoff!

Organized by 4 The Culture

June 17, 2023
12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Peck Field (510 South 10th Street)

Juneteenth Jumpoff is a family oriented celebration that encourages unity and respect for all cultures. There will be activities for children, family tents, and even a dance contest! Food and market vendors will be available as well. What exactly is Juneteenth? It is a celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.

Photo from a previous event taken from the 4 the Culture page.

04/26/2023

Vendors spots available for the 4th annual Juneteenth event in Fernandina Beach submit all inquiries to [email protected]

08/30/2022

https://www.facebook.com/100064084413425/posts/442794311200046/

Press Release: The A. L. Lewis Historical Society formally renames the American Beach Museum the A. L. Lewis Museum at American Beach. The new museum sign will be unveiled on September 5, 2022 at 11:00 am. The design of the new sign is vintage-inspired emerald green, burgundy and gold with an art relief image of A. L. Lewis, founder of American Beach.

The unveiling will be an outdoor activity attended by Dr. A. L. Lewis’ great-grandchildren, Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole and John Thomas Betsch who are also the siblings of the “Beach Lady’, MaVynee Betsch. “This date, was chosen to specifically and spiritually memorialize MaVynee Oshun Betsch who transitioned on September 5, 2005. It also commemorates the inaugural opening of the American Beach Museum, September 5, 2014.” said Carol J. Alexander, Executive Director/ Curator, A. L. Lewis Museum.

The event will feature a dedication by Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole, a drum tribute by John Betsch and Rahman Johnson will facilitate a special African ceremonial ritual pouring of libation giving homage to the legacies of A.L.Lewis, MaVynee Bestch and other Ancestors of American Beach.

What:
A. L. Lewis Museum Sign Unveiling

Where:
A. L. Lewis Museum at American Beach
1600 Julia Street
American Beach, Florida 32034

When:
September 5, 2022, 11:00 am

For more information contact:
Carol J. Alexander
[email protected]

MARK YOUR CALENDAR
OCTOBER 15, 2022
A.L. LEWIS MUSEUM at AMERICAN BEACH RE-OPENING

06/21/2022

06/11/2022

🗣NEXT UP….The Lovely Lotus🌸these beautiful handmade luxurious soaps will have your skin feeling soft and approachable to anything walking come support this Juneteenth Vendor. ❤️💚🖤