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September 17th, 2018

Rehoboth Beach Historical Society, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, Step Back In Time, Rehoboth Beach in the 1950s and 1960s, Sock Hop, Rehoboth Beach Museum, Event, Music, Dancing, Delaware Beaches, Southern Delaware

The Rehoboth Beach Museum is located at 511 Rehoboth Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach.  Right by the roundabout and the Chamber of Commerce.  It is a small museum full of the history of Rehoboth Beach.  I always tell my guests that it is worth going because it tells you how this much loved town was and where it is going.  Throughout the year there are events and exhibits.

Step Back in Time when the members and friends of the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society are invited to revisit Rehoboth Beach in the 1950s and 1960s by attending a Sock Hop on Saturday, September 29th from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Rehoboth Beach Museum.

If you are too young to know what this is, local teens once delighted in the summertime Wednesday night “boardwalk dances” held at the foot of Rehoboth Ave., and the colder -weather “sock hops” held in the high school cafeteria.  Year round, Snyder’s soda fountain shop on the Avenue was the place to be.  As a local hang out for several generations, cherry and vanilla cokes and the house specialty “Bon Bons” are unforgettable sweet treats synonymous with Snyder’s.

Participants are encouraged to wear their dancing shoes (or go boardwalk barefoot style) and dance to oldie selections spun by a local DJ.  Requests will be taken.  Acceptance is limited.  There is no admission fee, but donations will be accepted and appreciated.  Please call the Museum at 302-227-7310 to reserve your spot.

 

Have a great time….This is the Second Season in Rehoboth Beach and not to be missed!!

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October 4th, 2016

What’s Going On? Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Events, Films, Entertainment, Delaware Beaches, Southern Delaware, The Best of The Beaches!!

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It is that time of the year when our beaches get a well deserved rest…..hahaha….I don’t think so.  That happened so long ago, I do not even remember.  If anything, every week there is something to do besides a walk on the Boardwalk, chilling out, reading, listening to live music…..so What’s Going On?

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Thursday, 10/6 – WALKING TOUR OF REHOBOTH BEACH – Starting at 9 a.m. at the Bandstand.  This tour is sponsored by the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society.  $10 and reservations are required by calling 302-227-7310.  More info? Please visit http://www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org.

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Thursday, 10/6 through Sunday, 10/9 – GREYHOUNDS REACH THE BEACH – You will see hundreds of Greyhounds coming to the beach for this annual, very well attended event.  And if it does rain, they don’t care.  They still will have their raincoats on!!  You will see them in Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach.  Wine and Biscuit Preview Party on Wednesday evening, Ice Cream Social, and Greyhounds in Art show.  More info? Please visit http:/ww.grtb.org

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REHOBOTH BEACH FILM SOCIETY PRESENTS:

Wednesday, 10/5 and Thursday, 10/6 – THE BEATLES: EIGHT DAYS A WEEK. This is a new documentary by Ron Howard. Remember him? Happy Days!  The touring years is based on the first part of The Beatles’ career (1962-1966). It is the period in which they toured and captured the world’s acclaim. Ron Howard’s film explores how John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr came together to become this extraordinary phenomenon “The Beatles”. Screening times are at 4 p.m.  Tickets can be purchased at the Cinema Art Theater starting 30 minutes before each screening.  Admission is $8 for RBFS members and $10 for future members.  Location? 17701 Dartmouth Driive in Dartmouth Plaza, behind the Lewes Wawa in Lewes.

Wednesday, 10/5 and Thursday 10/6 – THE HOLLARS. This is a comedy about family interaction which will make you laugh.  The Director, John Krasinski, takes a poignant look at the bonds of family and friendship.  The screening will take place at 7 p.m. and tickets can be purchased at the Cinema Art Theater starting 30 minutes prior to the screening.  $8 for RBFS members and $10 for future members.  Location? 17701 Dartmouth Drive in Dartmouth Plaza, behind the Lewes Wawa.

The mission of the Rehoboth Beach Film Society is to promote cinematic arts and to provide education and cultural enrichment for our community.  For more info. on these and other events, please visit http://www.rehobothfilm.com

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Friday, Saturday, Sunday, October 7, 8, 9 – FALL SIDEWALK SALE – In Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach….9 a.m. until 10 p.m.  Get ready for some bargain shopping as the stores bring everything outside so you can get the best deals ever!!  More info?  Please visit http://www.beach-fun.com.

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Friday, Saturday, October 7 and 8 – BUDDY FEST WEEKEND – An annual event at the beach!  Raising awareness of people with Down Syndrome. Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. Buddy Up Party at the Lions Club Community Center in Dewey Beach.  A 1-mile walk kicks off Saturday’s events on the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk at 9 a.m.  Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Bandstand. After the walk please stay and enjoy live entertainment by Mario Rocco. More info? please visit http://www.boardwalkbuddywalk.com.

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Saturday, 10/8 – DEWEY GOES PINK!  In conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, The Starboard in Dewey Beach, Delaware paints the town PINK!

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This is the 6th annual Dewey Goes Pink event. Race registration opens on Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturday at 9:30 a.m.  The race will begin at 11:30 a.m.  Proceeds will go to the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition, now surpassing $225,000 in the first 5 years.  It is a 5k race or a 1.5 mile walk.  Steve “Monty” Montgomery and Adam Howard started this tradition in memory of their moms.  For more info., please visit http://www.deweygoespink.com.

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Saturday, 10/8 – SODEL FEST – Celebrating Wine, Food, & Music on Delmarva….Hosted by SoDel Concepts.  Location? Independence Clubhouse at 237 Samuel Adams Circle in Milllsboro (closer to Rehoboth and Lewes).  It is a benefit for Children & Familes First, Food Bank of Delaware and the Rotary’s End Polio Now….Noon until 4 p.m.  More info and to purchase tickets, please visit http://www.sodelfest.com.

Saturday, 10/8 – RUDDER ANNIVERSARY PARTY WITH THE HUBCAPS/THE FUNSTERS/LOVE SEED MAMA JUMP/GREEN MEANS GO.  More info?  Please call 302-227-3888 or visit http://www.deweybeachlife.com

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Through Sunday, 10/9 – CLEAR SPACE THEATRE PRESENTS:  HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE – “A wildly funny, surprising and devastating tale of survival as seen through the lens of a troubling relationship between a young girl and an older man.  It is the story of a woman who learns the rules of the road and life from behind the wheel.  Winner of the 1998 Pulitzer Prize.  Contains mature content.  For more info. and tickets, please visit http://www.clearspacetheatre.org.

Clear Space Theatre is located at 20 Baltimore Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach.  Tel. 302-227-2270.

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Friday, 10/28 – 10/30 – SEA WITCH FESTIVAL 2016 – For all activities and information for this amazing festival, please visit http://www.beach-fun.com.

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Wednesday, 11/2 – GIRLS NIGHT OUT – A benefit and fundraising event for Cancer Support Community Delaware.  Location?  Atlantic Sands Hotel.  You will Shop, Share and Make an Impact!!  Cancer Support Community Delaware is located at 18947 John J. Williams Highway, Suite 312 in Rehoboth Beach.  All services are free of charge.  More info?  Please visit http://www.cancersupportdelaware.org.

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Friday, 11/4 through March 12, 2017 – WINNING PHOTOS OF 2016 DELAWARE BEACH LIFE PHOTO CONTEST – An exhibit that will open On Friday, 11/4.  The photograph above is from Joann Kingsly.  This small, but mighty exhibit of award-winning photographs were chosen from among more than 200 entries.  The images capture the many forms of life on Coastal Delaware. Location? The Rehoboth Beach Museum, located at 511 Rehoboth Ave., in Downtown Rehoboth Beach.  For more info. please call 302-227-7310 or visit http://www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org.

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Sunday, 12/4 – SANTA FUN RUN – At The Starboard in Dewey Beach.  Plenty of notice to sign up!!  This is a non-competitive 1 mile run/walk.  Noon until 4 p.m.  More info?  Please visit Events at http://www.cffde.org

KEEPING OUR FINGERS CROSSED – No bad weather, Please!!

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April 17th, 2015

Destination? Rehoboth Beach Museum, Events, Exhibits, Sea Folklore, Lego Robotics, My Doll and Me Tea Party, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, Delaware Beaches

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“The sea does not reward those who are too anxious, too greedy, or too impatient.  One should lie empty, open, choiceless as a beach-waiting for a gift from the sea.”  anne morrow lindbegh

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Rehoboth Beach, Delaware is a vibrant community, offering its visitors and residents gorgeous beaches, an award-winning Boardwalk, where plenty of memories are made each year.  It is a foodies destination…from the Boardwalk grub to restaurants whose unique chefs are bringing us more innovative cooking than ever before.  Downtown Rehoboth Beach is one square mile….tax free shopping, theatre, and low property taxes.  It is also known as The Nation’s Summer Capital.

Living at the beach…I love it and do not take it for granted.  Rehoboth Beach has evolved over the years.  If you love vacationing here…stop by the Rehoboth Beach Museum, which is also the home of the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society.  Its mission is to preserve and showcase artifacts that illustrate the development of this coastal beach town.

The Rehoboth Beach Museum is located at 511 Rehoboth Avenue near the traffic Circle and the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center.  Tel. 302-227-7310  Website?  http://www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org.

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Sunday, April 19th – Children ages 5 to 8 are invited to join the Rehoboth Beach Museum from 2 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. to learn about Sea Folklore and create a friendly sea creature out of inexpensive materials.  Please call 302-227-7310 to save a spot for your little seafarer.

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Saturday, May 2nd – My Doll and Me Tea party for girls 6-12 years of age.  Young ladies are invited for an afternoon to share with others their favorite dolls on Saturday, May 2nd, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m.  Ice tea, lemonade and sweet treats will be served.

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Girls will play and learn old-fashioned games such as hop scotch, marbles, cat’s cradle and hula hoop.  Each girl will be invited to tell a special story about her doll.  Girls are encouraged to dress up and to dress their dolls in their best outfits.

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The cost of the tea party is $10 and includes admission to the museum, refreshments and games.  The event is limited to 15 girls with one doll each.  Please call 302-227-7310 to make a reservation.  I was one of those girls that played with dolls all the time.  I loved them.  Here is my own Brownie Doll, circa….I don’t remember.

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I had the opportunity to help out on one of the tea parties…so much fun!!

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Thursday, May 7th – Join the Rehoboth Beach Museum for an evening of great memories at 7 p.m..  They will be pulling some photos out of their collection, featuring folks who are not identified.  Help them identify who is on those photos.  Bring along a few of your own and get help finding out just who is featured in your family pictures.  Reservations are required.  Please call 302-227-7310.

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Saturday, May 23rd – Opening of the new exhibit that celebrates who made Rehoboth Beach great!!  11 a.m.

Check this out!!!  The Rehoboth Beach Museum has partnered with Discover Bank and the local Boy and Girls Club to help build futures one Lego piece at a time.  Dicscover Bank provided funds so that Rehoboth Beach local, Lydia Hastings, graduate of the University of Maryland Civil Engineering  program, could create a great environment for future engineers to learn about Lego NXT Mindstorm Robotics.  The Museum seeks to link the kinds of engineering tasks that it took to cut, move and store ice in the old ice house, which the museum now occupies, with today’s engineering tasks completed by robot.

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Recently, Lydia held a Lego Robotics course at the Boys and Girls Club of America Epworth United Methodist Church location, and it was a resounding success.  The first class learned about the different Lego robotic sensors and even how to program their robots to accomplish different tasks.  They had a ton of fun!!  Next one will be in May….stay tuned.

Hope you have a great week-end TGIF!!  At the Beach?  Hope so.

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October 7th, 2014

Destination? Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, Walking Tour, The Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk, Thursday, October 9th, Jolly Trolley History Tours, Friday, October 24th, “Love, Honor or Murder”, Saturday, October 25th, Delaware Beaches, Southern Delaware

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I believe the photo is circa 1906 on Rehoboth Beach, Delaware….an award winning Boardwalk.  Since those times it has been the life of the town, strolling the boards with the Atlantic Ocean as the view!!

We have come a long way, but still the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk offers its visitors and residents a relaxing gathering place.  Some walk it, jog it, or even bring their dogs to it.

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In the evenings, summer visitors gather at the Boardwalk for rides, games, and favorite Boardwalk Grub!!

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WALKING TOUR; A GENTLE STROLL

Thursday, October 9th – Last walking tour…A 45 minute gentle stroll around Downtown Rehoboth Beach.  It starts at 9 a.m. at the Bandstand.  The cost?  Only $10.  Reservations are required and you may do so by calling the Rehoboth Beach Museum at 302-227-7310.  The tour provides general information about the history of Rehoboth Beach, while touching on several of the storms that have shaped the coastline and this beachfront town.  Walkers will be led from the Bandstand along Rehoboth Avenue, pointing out landmarks and providing photos of historical sites and events.

So, look for the lady with the PINK Parasol at the Bandstand.  You can bring your own too, if you have one to show it off!!  They think they have to most awesome one…..they are just sayin’.

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JOLLY TROLLEY HISTORY TOURS

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Just like they have been doing for the past few years, The Jolly Trolley joined forces this summer and fall with the Rehoboth Beach Museum to offer special tours of the Downtown area.  From the comfort of the inside of The Jolly Trolley you explore the town.  The cost is $10, cash only, please.

Two tours will be taking place on Friday, October 24th, which is the beginning of the Sea Witch Festival.  One tour will start at 9 a.m. and another will start at 10 a.m.  Reservations are required.  Please do so by calling 302-227-7310.

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NOTE:  The Rehoboth Beach Museum is located at 511 Rehoboth Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach, by the roundabout.  Tel. 302-227-7310.  Website?  http://www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org.  The Rehoboth Beach Historical Society makes its home inside the Rehoboth Beach Museum.

Currently the exhibit called Cruisin’ is on display and celebrates the history of self-propelled vehicles and toys in motion.

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Saturday, October 25th – “Love, Honor or Murder, presented by the Ad Hoc Radio Mystery Company….at 7 p.m. at the Museum on 511 Rehoboth Avenue.  Players will take the audience back to a time when people gathered around the radio and listened to mysteries and other programs loved by many.  The cost is $10 for everyone and reservations are required.  Please call 302-227-7310.

Have a great day!!

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September 24th, 2014

What’s Going On? Delaware Beaches, Cooking Demo, Fall Walking Tour, Film, Rehoboth Museum Open House, Bark on The Boards, Southern Delaware, The Second Season at The Beaches

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Second Season at the Delaware Beaches is really nice.  Everything is open, no meters, except in Lewes, cooler temperatures…..and an amazing shoreline.

I have taken a few days here and there to do some Fall Travels….plenty of people take this time of the year to visit resorts, island, etc. etc. that otherwise would be packed during the summer months.

Plenty of activities and events at the Delaware Beaches….here are a few of my picks for now.

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WEDNESDAY, 9/24 – 3-COURSE INTERACTIVE-CLASSROOM-STYLE COOKING DEMO – 6:30 p.m. -Catch 54, Route 54, Fenwick Island.  First Course?  Deviled Eggs, Hurricane Drink, Second Course? Shrimp Etouffee, Sazerac Cocktail, Third Course? Bourbon Cake, Milk Punch.  Price $25.00 Please call Jim Affeldt, 302-436-8600.  Best scenic views of the marshes in Fenwick Island!

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THURSDAY, 9/25 – REHOBOTH BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY FALL WALKING TOUR – A 45 minute gentle stroll around downtown Rehoboth Beach starting at 9 a.m. at the Bandstand at the end of Rehoboth Avenue and the Boardwalk.  The cost is $10.  Reservations are required, so please call 302-227-7310.  The tour will provide general info. about the history of Rehoboth Beach.  It will also give you information on several of the storms that have shaped this coastline.
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THURSDAY, 9/25, FRIDAY, 9/26 – MONTHLY SCREENINGS BY THE REHOBOTH BEACH FILM SOCIETY:  LIFE ITSELF – 7:00 p.m.

On Thursday – Location – The Den at Bear Trap Dunes in Ocean View, Delaware…West of Bethany Beach.

On Friday – Location – Upstairs Screening Room at Movies at Midway on Coastal Highway in Rehoboth Beach

Admission is $4 for members and $6 for non-members.  Directed by Steve James and produce by Martin Scorcese and Steve Zailian, Life Itself recounts the inspiring and entertaining story of film critic and social commentator Roger Ebert.  Based on his memoir of the same name, the movie tells of his journey, from school newspaper reporter, to movie critic, to Pulitzer Prize winner, to t.v. household name, to the finding love at 50, and finally his “rhird act” as a major voice on the internet when he could not longer physically speak.  Proclaimed by many to be the best documentary of the year.  This is a must see for anyone who loves movies.

There will be a post film discussion at the Movies at Midway with William Nack, a close friend and colleague of Roger Ebert for over 50 years.

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FRIDAY, 9/28 – REHOBOTH BEACH MUSEUM FALL OPEN HOUSE – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Museum, 511 Rehoboth Avenue.  Refreshments will be served.  This will be an opportunity for locals and visitors alike to go through the Museum at your own pace.  The latest exhibit “Cruisin’, a historical look at not just toys on wheels, but an important mode of transportation for some, as early as 1817.  Through the years Rehoboth Beach has been called the “Most Popular Beach in America”.

The Museum is next to the Visitor Center.  Questions?  302-227-7310.

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SUNDAY, 10/5 – THE EVENT FOR PET LOVERS AT THE BEACHES – 4TH ANNUAL BARK ON THE BOARDS – The Delaware SPCA will host this event from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.  Festivities will take place before the walk, starting at 10:30 a.m.  Join the Rehoboth Beach community as we make strides agains animal homelessness!!  First 200 to register will receive a Bark on The Boards Dog Bandana!!  More info. and to register, please visit http://www.delspca.org.

Have a good one!!

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June 12th, 2014

Destination? Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, Walking Tours, Jolly Trolley Tours, Rehoboth Beach Historical Society, Rehoboth Beach Museum, Delaware Beaches, Southern Delaware

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Getting to know Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, is getting even easier these days thanks to the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society and the Rehoboth Beach Museum.

The Rehoboth Beach Historical Society promotes education about the history of this very popular coastal town, which is a destination for many on the east coast who want to get away from the summer heat in cities.  Rehoboth Beach is one of those towns that can call itself a year-round resort.

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If you are visiting Rehoboth Beach and would like to know more this is what you can do….The Jolly Trolley, which is the best way to get around this busy town, has teamed up, just like they have been doing in the past, with the Rehoboth Beach Museum for guided tours of the city.  Tours begin at 9 a.m. and last approximately 50 minutes.  The Trolley Tour will start and end at the Anna Hazzard Museum located at 17 Christian Street in Downtown Rehoboth Beach.

The cost of the tour is $10, cash only, which also includes entrance to the Anna Hazzard House and the Rehoboth Beach Museum.  Reservations are required.  Please call the Museum at 302-227-7310.

Next tour will be Thursday, June 19th.  Other dates are:  August 21st, September 4th, September 18th, and Ocotober 24th of Sea Witch Weekend.  On Sea Witch Weekend they will add an extra tour at 10 a.m.

This is a fun and relaxing tour.  Visitors and locals will experience first hand pieces of the history of Rehoboth Beach such as the birth of the town as a Methodist Camp Meeting site, and its growth as a resort town.  Learn about shipwrecks, submarines, storms and sand dunes.

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The Jolly Trolley began its first runs in 1970.  It began when a group of locals wanted to have a means of transportation that would let visitors get a feel for the sights, smells and different experiences of two resort areas; Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach….the rest is history.  More info?  Visit http://www.jollytrolley.com

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If you decide that what you would like to do is walk….then, the new Walking Tour of Rehoboth Beach might be the thing to do.  This town is very walkable.  The tour will feature a 45 minute gentle stroll around Downtown Rehoboth Beach.  It will start at the Bandstand, at the end of Rehoboth Avenue and the Boardwalk at 9 a.m.

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The first tour will be on Thursday, June 26th.  The cost will be $10.  Reservations are requried and you may do so by calling the Museum at 302-227-7310.

This tour will provide general information about the history of Rehoboth Beach, while touching on several of the Storms that have shaped the coastline and the beachfront in town.  Tour Guide, Jean Brolund, will lead walkers from the Bandstand north of Rehoboth Ave., point out landmarks and providing photos of historical sites and events.

Some of the topics that will be covered are the Native peoples of the area, The Methodist Camp Meetings, Hotels and Railroad service, and Horn’s Pavilion.  Future tours will cover the area south of Rehoboth Avenue.

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Make sure you take notice, The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Fountain constructed in 1929 and added in 1977 to the National Register of Historic Places.  My post on http://www.aboutmybeaches.com, was written on 9/12/13.  Just check it out.  This fountain is located at the end of Rehoboth Avenue, on the Boardwalk.

Wear comfortable shoes, take a bottle of water or fill up a water bottle at The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Fountain.  There are restrooms available at the Bandstand area.

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More info?  Please make sure to visit http://www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org, or call 302-227-7310.  The Rehoboth Beach Museum is located at 511 Rehoboth Avenue.

Have a good time!!

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May 22nd, 2014

Destination? Rehoboth Beach Museum, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, Cruisin’, Exhibit Opens, Toys on Wheels, Saturday, May 24th, Activities, Events, Rehoboth Beach Museum Looks Forward To Meeting You, Let 2014 Summer Begin!!, Delaware Beaches, Southern Delaware

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And hello to you too!!  Welcome to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.

Have you seen the new mural that has been added to the front of the Rehoboth Beach Museum?  It is a dramatic “Dive Into History” mural…..A Mermaid!!!  Look at it….it is a bright red, vintage bathing-suited diver, with bathing cap and all.

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Nancy Alexander is the Museum Executive Director and she states that “While we have always felt that the Museum needed better signage to attract visitors as they drive out Rehoboth Avenue, we’ve wanted to make sure that the images themselves match the history of Rehoboth Beach.  What could be more perfect than a large mural celebrating swimming at the beach, and promoting the idea of delving into the history of Rehoboth Beach.”

The Rehoboth Beach Museum is expecting a large turn-out of visitors for the upcoming seasons.  The mural stands as a visual icon of Rehoboth Beach’s past and present charm, Nancy mentioned.

I think that for many that have loved to come to Rehoboth Beach for so many years….a stop at the Museum will inform you about this coastal town’s past, and how it really has become a destination year-round.

Beginning Memorial Day week-end, the Museum will open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.   Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.  It is located at 511 Rehoboth Avenue, right by the roundabout and the Visitor Center.  Admission is by donation.  Parking is available.  More info.?  Please call 302-227-7310 or visit http://www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org.

CRUISIN’ EXHIBIT OPENS SATURDAY, MAY 24th.

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Cruisin’ at the Rehoboth Beach Museum celebrates the historical perspective and joy of playing with toys on wheels.  You are invited to relive memories of recreational times of the past, and enjoy this exhibit of vintage bicycles and toys with wheels on loan from local collectors.

The photo above is of a cast iron motorcycle, most likely made by the Hubley toy company in the 1930’s and will be on display at the Cruisin’ exhibit.

And what further can you expect from this exhibit?

You will see a Scooter Skudder Ball Bearing Car, made around 1919 by the Janesville Products Co. in Janesville, WI, a 1950’s Ladybug Riding Toy, created by Margarete Steiff of Giengen, Germany, that has a seat cover made of Mohair stuffed with straw and was enjoyed by toddlers, and a Fire City Battalion #1 fire truck, made by the Murray Co. in Ohio.

Bicycles on display will include a Western Flyer Speedline Airflo Bicycle first manufactured in the 1930’s, and a 1953 Roadmaster.  Toys will include cast iron motorcycles, metal trucks and cars.

SATURDAY, JUNE 14th  –  The Wheelman, a national vintange bicycle organization will, in conjunction with the Cruizin’ exhibit, present a day-long demonstration of vintage bicycles in Grove Park located right by the Museum and Visitor Center from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

The Wheelman is a non-profit organization dedicated to keeping alive the heritage of American cycling, promoting the restoration and riding of early cycles manufactured prior to 1918, and encouraging cycling as part of modern living.  Mor info.?  Please visit http://www.thewheelmen.org.

Have a great day!!

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May 17th, 2014

Destination? Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, Activities, Events, What’s Going On?

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The rain event at the Delaware Beaches has left Rehoboth Beach with beautiful weather, today, Saturday….it is the perfect place to walk, shop, dine, and stay awhile.  So, what’s going on?

The Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival takes place every year in the fall.  Festival film submissions are due on June 28th, but reduced rates are available for films received by June 1st.

The Rehoboth Beach Film Society invites businesses and individuals to host a film at the festival in November.  If you are interested, please visit http://www.rehobothfilm.com.

Until Sunday, May 18th – THE 31ST ANNUAL SIDEWALK SALE – 9 a.m. until 9 p.m., but check the stores because some hours may vary.  The stores in Rehoboth Beach are bursting at their seams with so much merchandise that needs to be moved, to let room for other.  Plenty of deals and fabulous finds.  You can shop Downtown Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, and Route One.  These bargains come tax free!!

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Until Sunday, May 18th – THE DESIGNER SHOW HOUSE – Presented by The Village Improvement Association of Rehoboth Beach.  10 a.m. until 4 p.m.  Location? 46 Columbia Avenue in Rehoboth Beach.  Tickets are $25  To find out more about The Village Improvement Association, please visit http://www.rehobothbeachvia.org.

Saturday, May 17th – KICK-OFF SUMMER PARTY – Rehoboth Beach Historical Society invites you to stop by and kick off the summer season with a canal-side party at the Rehoboth Beach Museum.  The party will be held from 4 until 6 p.m.  Guests will enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, take chance on winning raffle prizes, purchase plants, and join as they present the Hall of Fame award to former City Manager Greg Farrese.  Tickets are $25 for members and $35 for non-members.  Raffle tickets can be purchase at the event and are 3 for $5 or 7 for $10.  Raffle items include theater tickets, jewelry, and gift cards to local retail stores.  The Rehoboth Beach Museum is located at 511 Rehoboth Avenue, by the roundabout.  For more info., please check http://www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org.

Note:  Kaya Wellness & Yoga is pleased to annouce its re-opening at their new location on 43A Rehoboth Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach.  For more info. please call Heather Shafer at 302-227-3450 or email info@kayawellnesscenter.com.

Have a great day!

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