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Rosamond Johnson Beach Day 2024

Rosamond Johnson Beach Day 2024


​Rosamond Johnson Beach Day


The Perdido Key Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Gulf Islands National Seashore, is proud to announce its annual Rosamond Johnson Beach Day. The ceremony will take place Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10 am on Johnson Beach, which is part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore.

The ceremony will honor and remember the life of Army Private Rosamond Johnson Jr.
 
After enlisting in the Army at only 15, Johnson died in combat at age 17. Johnson rescued two injured soldiers and brought them to safety before he was fatally wounded while returning for a third comrade. He was the first Escambia County resident to die in the Korean War. Johnson posthumously received the Purple Heart on August 21, 1950.
 
During the time of Johnson's death, Pensacola beaches were racially segregated. After the Korean Conflict, the county-owned recreational area was renamed to honor its fallen hero at the suggestion of the Sunset Riding Club, Inc. The club leased the land in 1950 from the county for the sole use of bathing, beach and recreational facilities for "colored citizens."

Although the lease was cancelled in 1956, the name Rosamond Johnson Beach remained. The area became part of Gulf Islands National Seashore May 8, 1973. A permanent monument in his honor was erected at Johnson Beach on June 10, 1996.
 
Every year, the Perdido Key community spends a day on Johnson Beach with its citizens and Johnson's family, honoring his memory and sacrifices. 

We appreciate your support and involvement. For more information on this celebratory day, please go to Perdidochamber.com 

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Date and Time

Saturday May 4, 2024
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10 am

Location

Rosamond Johnson Beach, Gulf Islands National Seashore, Pensacola, FL 32507

13300 Johnson Beach Road Pensacola FL 32507

Fees/Admission

Free

Website

https://business.perdidochamber.com/events/details/rosamond-johnson-beach-day-2021-20786?calendarMonth=2021-05-01

Contact Information

850.492.4660
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