Welcome to BEFWB.ORG an online resource that features the early history of African Americans Experiences in Ft Walton Beach, Florida (FWB), news, stories and profiles about yesterday’s and today’s Ft Walton Beach Florida African American history makers.

Fort Walton Beach is in Okaloosa County and Northwest Florida. It is one of the best places to live in Florida.  Also, it is one of Florida’s biggest small places! Living in Fort Walton Beach offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Fort Walton Beach there are many bars, restaurants, and parks. The public schools in Fort Walton Beach are highly rated!

Founded by the late Mrs. Caroline Baker Allen, the Carver-Hill Museum is the home of the largest collection of Okaloosa County FL African American Historical information.

The Carver-Hill Museum is also a site for many community events for the City of Crestview Florida. The Carver-Hill May Day Festival and Museum Day is a great memorial event for the museum. Families can compete in amateur sports competitions or just relax and enjoy the food and drink provided. Besides museum tours, the event has a large community parade through the area. It is a celebratory and reflective day for this great institution and the Historic Carver-Hill High School in Crestview.

The Black Experience Ft Walton Beach, FL (BEFWB.ORG) is an online resource that features the early history and the Experiences of African Americans in Ft Walton Beach, Florida (FWB), news, stories and profiles about yesterday’s and today’s Ft Walton Beach Florida African American history makers.

Our BEFWB blog is fun, controversial and educational – all at the same time. Our goal is to inspire and empower Ft Walton Beach, Florida African Americans and others to know more about their history. The City of Ft Walton Beach, FL has a long rich African American history!