Historic African American cemeteries can be found just about anywhere. After sometimes decades or more of neglect, restoring them is an uphill battle for local historians.
VIRGINIA BEACH — By next year, the surf lagoon at the heart of Pharrell Williams’ Atlantic Park development at the Oceanfront is set to open. But about 3 miles away, is an older, quieter community — also called Atlantic Park. The neighborhood, west of Birdneck Road, is made up of mostly houses with a few small commercial businesses on the south side of Virginia Beach Boulevard. The community .
By next year, the surf lagoon at the heart of Pharrell Williams' Atlantic Park development at the Oceanfront is set to open. But about 3 miles away, is an older, quieter community also called Atlantic Park. The community was recently recognized as one of Virginia Beach's historic Black neighborhoods.
Virginia Beach has two Atlantic Parks: One is a forthcoming surf park. The other is a historic Black neighborhood. dailypress.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from dailypress.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Audio producer Hannah Sobol and Del. Jackie Glass are creating a new podcast. "Truth Be Told" will serve as a site-specific audio tour, allowing visitors to scan a QR code at certain locations to hear first-hand stories that connect neighbors to local history.