Fort Lauderdale Beaches Wade-Ins Historical Marker

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E Las Olas Blvd Fl A1A
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Fort Lauderdale Beaches Wade-Ins Historical Marker is a site dedicated to commemorating the historical wade-ins that took place during the civil rights movement in the 1960s.

Visitors can learn about the significant events that occurred at this location and reflect on the impact of these demonstrations on the local community.

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4.53 reviews
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Marianne W.
12/1/2022

Fort Lauderdale Beach Wade-Ins Historical Marker gets five stars because it gives visitors a lesson in history. I lived here and grew up here in Fort Lauderdale at the time. I have the memories of...

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Ariel W.
12/21/2021

In the year 2021 it is hard to envision a time that existed in our not so recent past when it was illegal for people to swim in the ocean based on their skin color. Thankfully there is a reminder...

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Bruce K.
5/30/2020

Fort Lauderdale is obviously in the American South and as such, there was much history that took place here during the Civil Rights era. A number of local heroes took action and demonstrated to...

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