June 12th, 2014
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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!!
October 26th, 2012
What a difference!! The weather today in Rehoboth Beach is like night and day. Gorgeous to say the least. It was also the perfect day to kick off the Sea Witch festivities. I was going to do so with a “Magical History Tour” of downtown Rehoboth Beach.
First things first. A stop at The Bake Shoppe, located on Rehoboth Ave. A little coffee and a most delicious pumpkin muffin. If you are in Rehoboth, please stop by. This particular one was crunchy on top and so warm, moist and full of flavor. Coffee was great too.
I was waiting outside with the others, when the Jolly Trolley Bus arrived. The Jolly Trolley originated in 1970. It celebrates and shares the sights, smells, colors and characteristics of the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach resort area. The Jolly Trolley is also a year round charter service. Please call 302-227-1197, and 302-249-1605 for information. You can also visit http://www.jollytrolley.com.
Christine Hastings, Jolly Trolley, Vice President, and I believe part owner, was going to be our Driver. George Palmer was going to be our Tour Guide.
I went into the bus last and, of course, a picture was taken of my fellow Jolly Riders!! Guess what? I did not know one single person.
Since I started my blog over 3 years ago, I have learned so much about our area. Believe me, Rehoboth Beach and the Delaware Beaches, in general, are a great place to live. That’s why they are so easy to promote. I don’t take them for granted.
In order to know how far Rehoboth Beach has come, you need to unlock that past. The Rehoboth Beach Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated “to encouraging and promoting public knowledge of and participation in the preservation of the history, culture, architecture and special character of Rehoboth Beach”. It is not a big museum but the information will show you the progression of a town that is also known as the Nation’s Summer Capital.
The Rehoboth Beach Museum is located by the roundabout, adjacent to the Visitors Center and the Chamber of Commerce, at 511 Rehoboth Avenue. Website? http://www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org. Exhibits, programs and entertainment are part of the Museum, as well. Check the website for upcoming events.
George Palmer was the perfect Tour Guide. His information was full of history given in a simple way and adding local color.
We stopped at the Anna Hazzard Museum. This is one of the original “tent” buildings dating to the 1870s. It reflects the early history of Rehoboth Beach.
Mr. Palmer told us that we used to grow a lot of peaches in Delaware. Delaware, afterall, is an agricultural state. Chickens? Well, he told us that Delaware sells more chickens than anyone in the world.
The magnolia trees are beautiful in this area. This is the farthest north they grow.
And, we started laughing when he asked if anyone had worn wool bathing suits? Well, he had. They were itchy too. There was a time that men had to wear tops too at the beach.
Also, funny was when he mentioned that residents in Lewes consider Lewes with history, but Rehoboth Beach? Oh well, they just have a past.
A drive by parallel to the beach. I took this picture from the inside of the bus. The ocean looked so pretty with the sun’s reflection.
We went by the Village Improvement Association of Rehoboth Beach. At present, it is being rebuilt. This association, also known as the VIA is a”charitable, non-profit organization, founded in 1909. It promotes the interests, improvements and progress of the Rehoboth Beach community. They perform charitable and civic work in and around the Rehoboth Beach area. Its member are women of diverse interests, talents and backgrounds. And, Mr. Palmer said that if you want to have something done in Rehoboth Beach, these are the women that can make it happen. Hmmm…by the way, his wife belongs to it. For more information, please visit http://www.rehobothbeachvia.org.
I recommend this tour to anyone visiting or to some of our locals and natives that might need a refresher course on Downtown Rehoboth Beach. It is only 40 minutes long; you’ll still have time for the beach, shopping and eating.
After the tour I continued walking around Downtown Rehoboth Beach. The shops were getting ready for a busy week-end….I hope Sandy lets visitors enjoy Sea Witch.
A stop at the Rehoboth Beach Post Office…the postal workers were ready!!
The beach looked gorgeous. A sunny and clear day.
The Boardwalk was again, filling up with people soaking up the sun.
And, then my last stop was Lake Gerar. Autumn at its best!! Lake Gerar, along with Silver Lake and Lake Comegys, is one of the 3 fresh water lakes closest to the ocean than anywhere in the country. These lakes are the jewels of Rehoboth Beach!!
I almost forgot…thanks for the water, Jolly Trolley!! Have a great week-end!!
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