April 17th, 2015

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

At The Water's Edge

“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

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.

WHAT’S GOING ON?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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’.

JOLLY TROLLEY HISTORY TOURS

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.

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.

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!!