June 14th, 2015
Miles of beach, up and down the Delaware Coast, the surfmen were the keepers of our shores. They patrolled the desolate and dangerous beaches, looking for shipwrecks and warning vessels of the imminent dangers along the coastline.
The years were 1876 – 1915.
The Indian River Life Saving Station is located south of Dewey Beach, Delaware, and a mile north of the Indian River Inlet.
Built in 1876, it is the only station in Delaware still standing in its original location.
The U.S. Flag flew over the station and this particular flag has 38 stars and was the official Flag of the U.S. from 1877 – 1890.
Today is Flag Day, dedicated to celebrating the adoption of the American Flag by the Second Continental Congress in 1777.
It is believed Flag Day originated in 1885. More info.? Please visit http://www.usflag.org/flag.day.html.
The Indian River Lifesaving Station has many fun and educational programs throughout the year. When visiting us, here, in Southern Delaware, it is definitely a must stop. More info? Please visit http://www.destateparks.org.
Have a great day!!
June 24th, 2014
Sea glass can be found all over the world. Combing the shoreline for sea glass is a hobby for many. The beaches of the northeast United States, California, northwest England, Mexico, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Nova Scotia, Italy and southern Spain are famous for it.
The photo shows sea glass from the island of Culebra in Puerto Rico.
At the Indian River Life-Saving Station, you can make sea glass jewelry. The Indian River Life-Saving Station is located south of Dewey Beach, and north of Bethany Beach, depending which direction you are coming from.
The classes will be taking place as follows:
On Wednesdays through August 20th at 10 a.m…..Sea Glass Jewelry, Part I – Make a simple sea glass pendant using a few basic wire-wrap techniques. Bring your own piece of sea glass or choose from their own collection. Please call ahead of time to pre-register. Ages 12 and up. $15 per person.
On Fridays through August 15th, Sea Glass Part II at 10 a.m. will be taking place. Make a set of earrings to match your sea glass pendant! Once you have mastered Part I, learning another wire-wrap technique will be a bit more challenging. The day I visited the Indian River Museum, the ladies were all wearing their earrings. It really looked like a lot of fun. This class is $15 per person and it is appropriate for ages 12 and up.
 
You will be working on tables and all instruction and materials will be available for you to make an awesome piece of jewelry.
MID-ATLANTIC SEA GLASS & COASTAL ARTS FESTIVAL
This festival will take place on Saturday, June 28th from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., and on Sunday, June 29th from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Location? Lewes Historic Complex, 110 Shipcarpenter Street. For more detailed information, please visit http://www.historic lewes.org/events/mid-atlantic-sea-glass-coastal-arts-festival-2014. You may also call 302-645-7670.
Admission to the festival is $5 per person; children under 12 are free. A wrist band will be issued allowing entrance both days. Wrist bands may be purchased in advance in Historic Lewes at Sand ‘n’ Stones on Front Street or the Society’s Museum Gift Shop at the Ryves Holt House at Second and Mulberry Streets.
The festival will feature more than 70 area glass artists, joined by other coastal artists, including decoy carvers and waterfowl artists.
Live music on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. by steel drum player Jimmy G. Enjoy delicious festival fare by Casa Amici all week-end.
On Saturday, the 28th, there will be free presentations at St. Peter Church Hall at 211 Mulberry Street. Check the website above mentioned for more info. on the speakers and presentations on that day.
They are expecting large crowds, as this is the fifth year for the Mid-Atlantic Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival.
Hope you have a great time.
December 28th, 2013
A gorgeous day in the Delmarva Peninsula. And a surprise for me when I stopped to get some info. at the Indian River Life Saving Station, which is located south of Rehoboth and Dewey Beach and just north of the Indian River Inlet.
They told me that the snowy owl was over by the dunes. I did not have to look far….professional photographers were already there.
Me? I just took my camera out of my pocket.
From the Artic tundra the Snowy Owl has had a long journey. It is the official bird of Quebec.
They are attracted to large open spaces. They love coastal dunes.
This particular one looks like it is a female. Just sitting on the dune looking probably for food to refuel. If you spot a Snowy Owl, please be respectful and keep your distance…this is a rare raptor.
Have a good one!!
August 16th, 2013
At the Delaware Beaches? What are your plans? Check What’s Happening at the Indian River Life Saving Station, on Saturday, August 17th, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m.
There are many beautiful places to visit in Southern Delaware and this one is one of my favorites. A historic life saving station.
Back on August 29, 2010 I wrote a post with pictures on the station. In it I mentioned that I used to drive by it all the time and never stopped. Since that time I have stopped plenty of times and every time I like it even more. To see my post, please click on the month of August of 2010 and scroll down to the 29th, right here on AboutMyBeaches.
The Indian River Life Saving Station at the Delaware State Park is one of only 3 sites in the country which re-creates this famous rescue demonstration to the public.
The station is located on Rt 1 (Coastal Highway), 3.5 miles south of Dewey Beach, and 1.5 miles north of the Indian River Inlet.
The ship rescue will be coming to life with interpreters dressed in period uniform. They will reenact one of the most exciting and significant practices used to save the lives of the shipwrecked marines of our beach community’s past.
The United States Life Saving Service was a forerunner of the U.A. Coast Guard. It was established in 1870. It was used to launch rescue missions and assist victims of shipwrecks along America’s coastlines.
Admission for this event will be $6.50 for adults including museum tour, $4 for ages 6 to 12, $5 for seniors, 62 and older, and free for 5 years of age and under. More info? Please call 302-227-6991.
Have a good one!!
July 19th, 2013
The beach was the place to be on this scorching day at the Delaware Beaches. So, my choice of beach today was Tower Road located south of Dewey Beach, Delaware….it is a Delaware Seashore State Park beach.
Out of state cars are $8, and cars with Delaware tags are $4. This is a particular nice beach, with plenty of parking. The concession offers French Fries, Hot Dogs, and plenty of the grub we all love at the beach. Two of the WWII Towers stand as usual….these historic sentinels are always watching.
At the end of the ramp I noticed the beach wheelchair. It is free for anyone who needs help on the beach.
The Delaware State Parks offer many events and fun activities for the whole family. On Wednesdays, through August 15th, is Kayaking Station Cove at 9:30 a.m. On Thursdays, you can catch a boat tour, at 10 a.m. until Noon, where you can explore the Inland Bays. The cost is $20. If you don’t want to wake up that early, then, they have a Rehoboth Bay Sightseeing Tour from 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. This tour is $19. More info? Please call 302-227-6991, or, visit http://www.destateparks.com.
The beach at Tower Road is very wide. I used to always park on the north side, but, today, Susie and I decided to just sit in the thick of things. Please remember to take your sandals on very hot days because the sand gets very hot. And, if you do not have an umbrella, they also have them for rent at $12 per day.
Sitting next to the lifeguards we could see that today was a very uneventful day. So, a little weight lifting when the temperature soars to 97 degrees was just the thing to do.
It was such a typical day at the beach….nothing different. The sand bucket looked the same, the kids were digging, some were fishing, and this seagull was the perfect scavenger.
SUNDAY, JULY 21st – THIRD ANNUAL MARITIME HERITAGE FESTIVAL – The festival will take place at the Historic Indian River Life-Saving Station from Noon until 4 p.m.
The Indian River Life-Saving Station is located south of Dewey Beach and two miles north of the Indian River Inlet Bridge on Rt. 1 (Coastal Highway). Free admission. For more information, please contact 302-227-6991.
There will be crafts, games, music, and demonstrations throughout the whole afternoon when you can learn about the history of the Delaware coast.
At 1 p.m., a Breeches Buoy Rescue Demo will take place. You might even be able to see a modern day rescue with a mock helicopter rescue, performed by the U.S. Coast Guard.
At 1:30 p.m. a live performance by Four Sheets to the Wind, an authentic sea shanty duo.
There will be exhibitors and activities like scrimshaw, interacting with diamondback terrapins, “sailor tattoo” face painting, colonial games, and scavenger hunts. Food will be available, as well, and provided by Hammerheads Dockside.
Have a great week-end!! Relax…you are at the Beach!
June 14th, 2013
Don’t just drive past it; stop and discover it!! This life saving station is a historic site. It was built in 1876. It is the only station in Delaware that still stands in its original location.
There are so many programs on-going at the Life-Saving Station, including private events that are held in the property.
Inside the Station a U.S. Flag flew with 38 stars. It was the official flag of the U.S. from 1877 until 1890.
If you are visiting the beaches this week-end, you might want to attend either of these programs on Saturday, 6/15:
10 a.m. – Beachcombing, until 11:30 a.m. Stroll along the park’s famous undeveloped beach, looking for signs of marine life. Met at the Indian River Life Saving Station. $3 per person. A park naturalist will display beachcombing items from the park’s collection before heading out to find your own.
1 p.m. – Edible Plants, until 2:30 p.m. Learn about the many culinary uses of plants at the beach. It is an indoor program that will introduce you to some of the marine plants of Coastal Delaware, like the beach plum, the prickly pear, and the sea lettuce. Leave with some cooking tips, but not before trying some samples. $6 per person.
Please visit http://www.destateparks.com/park/delaware-seashore/programs/index.asp. The Indian River Life Saving Station is located on Coastal Highway, just before the Indian River Bridge, on the ocean.
Have a great week-end!!
July 20th, 2012
“The earlier settlers to this coastal area were Native Americans who traveled to the beach in the summer months to enjoy the cool breezes and abundant seafood.” Abundant seafood? But, of course. Cool breezes? Well, if you have been at the Delaware Beaches, you know that those breezes have been a little too warm.
If you are visiting Rehoboth Beach take a chance to enjoy our award winning Boardwalk. It is the life of the town. Guest what? The Travel Channel will be filming in Rehoboth Beach around the Boardwalk on the week-end of August 4th which is also when the Sandcastle Contest will be taking place. So…..if you see cameras rolling, please smile!!
Let’s see, what else is going on in the next few days…..
Friday, 7/20 – The Rehoboth Beach Historical Society’s Annual Watermelon Festival will be held in Grove Park and the Rehoboth Beach Museum from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. Your favorite things will be part of the festival: Watermelon seed-spitting and eating contests, crafts, bean bag toss and hula hoop and paddle ball contests, and guessing games to win jelly beans and watermelons. Also a favorite is face painting and free tastes of watermelon. Families can win a grand price of a Bucket of Fun filled with toys and gifts certificates. Admission is $3 for visitors age 13 and older, $2 for ages 5 to 12. Children age 4 and younger get in free. Admission to the Festival includes admission to the museum. Please call for more info. at 302-227-7310. Visit www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org.
Friday, 7/20 – At the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand – Entertaining visitors will be Groove Train. It’s all about the 70’s. Show begins at 8 p.m.
Through September 2nd – Clear Space Rocks with “Broadway at The Beach”. Eight cast members bring 33 songs from 26 different musicals to life in “Broadway at the Beach”. The concert-style performance features musicians on stage with the singer and choreography by Christa Pardocchi. Expect to hear some of your favorite songs like “Big Shot”, “Let’s Hear It For The Boy”, and “Don’t Stop Believin”, in addition to a big crop of new Broadway tunes. “Broadway at The Beach” plays in repertory with “Annie” and “Cabaret”. Performances are Tuesday – Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, priced at $30 for adults, $25 for seniors and $15 for students and children, are available online at http://www.clearspace.theatre.org.
A full schedule of performances are also found on the website. You can also purchase tickets in person at the box office, located at 20 Baltimore Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach.
Musical Director, Doug Yetter says that “with this show, we’ve tried to imagine what it would be like if Broadway dominated the radio today, like it did in the first half of the 20th century”. He continues to say that “with movies being made into musicals and pop songs being used to score shows, the soundscape of Broadway has really changed in the last decade, and we wanted to reflect that shift with this show”.
Saturday, 7/21 – A Tribute to the Eagles with 7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience. It is at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand at 8 p.m.
Sunday, 7/22 – 2012 Maritime Heritage Festival at the Indian River Life-Saving Station located south of Dewey Beach and just before you cross the Indian River Bridge, on Coastal Highway. This historic Life-Saving Station is gorgeous and the festival will offer something for everyone. Food, re-enactments of time at the Life-Saving Station, and songs and stories of old sailing days. Tickets: $5 for adults, $3 for youth (5-12), 4 years old and under are free.
Sunday, 7/22 – Week-end is over so sit back, relax and enjoy The Pork Roll Project and the sounds of Contemporary Blues!!
Have a good one!! Remember, you are at the beach….relax and kick back!!
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June 14th, 2012
Miles of beaches, up and down the Delaware Coast. The surfmen were the keepers of our shores. They patrolled the desolate and dangerous beaches looking for shipwrecks and warning other vessels of the imminent dangers along our coastline. The years? 1876 – 1915.
If you are visiting the Delaware Beaches, a stop to the Indian River Life-Saving Station, should be put on the list of things to do. It is located south of Dewey Beach and about a mile north of the Indian River Inlet, by the bridge. On August 29, 2010, I wrote a post on this museum with pictures. You can check it out on the archives of this website. You can also check www.destateparks.com.
The Life-Saving Station was built in 1876. It is the only station in Delaware that is still standing in its original location.
The U.S. Flag flew over the Station. This particular flag, has 38 stars and was the official Flag of the U.S. from 1877 until 1890.
It is believed that Flag Day originated in 1885. More info? Please visit http://www.usflag.org/flag.day.html.
Have a great day!!
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