The DAC’s facilities have proudly been located in West Rehoboth since 2016.  For the last few years, efforts have been underway to preserve West Rehoboth’s largely unknown Black, brown, and African American history. The DAC commissioned a large historical mural in partnership with West Side New Beginnings, Inc., which was released in 2022 in a public dedication held at the mural on the corner of Malloy St. and Central Avenue in West Rehoboth.

The mural depicts the rich history of the community and was painted by Nationally renowned artist Terrance Vann, who also has a long lineage of family roots in the community. Over the last year, the DAC has worked closely with West Side New Beginnings Inc., volunteer community members, and family members of West Rehoboth’s descendants to develop a mounted infographic that references historical information to accompany the mural.

The mural project has created momentum for celebrating Rehoboth Beach’s Black, Brown, and African American culture and educating the local community about its rich history.