Hamlin Beach is one of the historic African-American Settlement Communities in our area. Learn more about Settlement Communities at www.aaschc.com.

The Hamlin Beach community just became the fourth historic district in Charleston County, a designation that will help protect our historic community from over-development. Now, Hamlin Beach is working with the Coakley family, Lowcountry Land Trust, and Charleston County Greenbelt to secure six acres of property in the center of Hamlin Beach for a park. The property has two beautiful ponds, ditches, and canals. If approved, the park will be named the Coakley Chapel Park. Plans for the park include renovating the Coakley Chapel building and turning it into a cultural center/meeting hall, walking paths with footbridges, park benches, community garden, pergola, picnic areas, fishing area, and it will be open to the public. We are soliciting prayers and support for this project to help us protect and preserve the rich history, culture, and character of the Hamlin Beach Community.

Myra Snipe-Richardson
Hamlin Beach Community President