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Welcome to Highland Beach

Highland Beach was incorporated in 1922, it became the first African American municipality in Maryland. It is also believed to be the first African American summer resort in the United States. Although founded as a summer resort, it is now a town of both summer and year-round residents who choose not to permit commercial establishments. There are approximately 80 homes, many of them still owned and occupied by descendants of the original settlers. The residents are proud and protective of their town's heritage, established by proud and successful people determined to overcome the prejudices of their post-Reconstruction times. Highland Beach is the home of Twin Oaks, which now serves as the Frederick Douglass Museum and Cultural Center, Inc.

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Upcoming Events

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Emergency Preparedness

Develop comprehensive plans & procedures to respond timely to different types of emergencies. Establish communication protocols, evacuation routes and shelter-in-place procedures.

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Trash & Recycling Schedule

The schedule will specify the days of the week when trash and recycling will be collected in your neighborhood or area. Pick-up may be postponed to the next day during holiday weeks.

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Frederick Douglass Museum and Cultural Center

We are committed to promoting a greater understanding and appreciation of the life and work of Frederick Douglass and his family. In addition, the museum seeks to identify, document, and preserve the social and cultural histories of Highland Beach and Venice Beach, Maryland. Our dedicated all-volunteer teams of the board of directors and museum docents, strive to make these resources available for information and research.

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