September 11th, 2013
I love the Rehoboth Beach Museum. Not only is a very manageable museum, it is also holding events that are “indigenous” to our beach community. For many that love Rehoboth Beach as a special place to vacation, the museum exhibits the story of a town then and now.
The Rehoboth Beach Museum is located at 511 Rehoboth Avenue, by the roundabout as you enter Rehoboth Beach. Right next to the Chamber of Commerce and the Visitors’ Center. Tel. 302-227-7310. Website? http://www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org.
The Museum is open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday to Friday and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Plenty of available parking; it is handicap accessible.
So, what’s going on at the Museum?
Thursday, September 19th – Retired US. Navy Captain William Manthorpe, will introduce Jacob Jones and Thomas MacDonough, Delaware’s two naval heroes of the War of 1812, during a lecture taking place at 7:00 p.m. In the discussion Captain Manthorpe will describe the two men’s battles and the significance of their victories in determining the course taken during the War.
Manthorpe is a U.S. Naval Academy graduate. After 24 years of service he retired as a Captain. As a naval intelligence officer, duty assignments include overseas, at sea and in Washington, D.C. After Manthorpe left the navy he served another 16 years as a senior civilian executive in the office of the Chief of Naval Operations.
At the end of his civilian service Manthorpe retired as Deputy Director of Naval Intelligence. He has been an adjunt professor at various military and civilian universities and is now teaching at Del Tech. Please note that this event is free for members. Non-members are asked to please make a donation.
Thursday, September 19th – The Museum’s Jolly Trolley Tour will begin at 10 a.m. at the Anna Hazzard Museum House, 11 Christian St. Sitting comfortably in the Jolly Trolley, travel through the streets of Rehoboth Beach, as you learn a little bit more about the ins and outs of this vacation destination. Call for reservations at 302-227-7310.
Anna Hazzard Museum House on Christian St.
Tuesday, September 24th – The ongoing exhibit at the Museum “Beach Eats” – Forum: panel discussion with Rehoboth’s past and present restauranteurs and their stories of both the present and the past. Panel members will include: Nancy Wolfe Wayson, Keith Fitzgerald, Sydney Artz, Terry Plowman and others.
Saturday, October 19th – A documentary on oysters and the opportunity to eat them at Dogfish Prew Pub, 320 Rehoboth Avenue. This event will be held in conjunction with the “Beach Eats” exhibit currently on display at the Museum.
Have a great day!!
August 12th, 2013
Someone mentioned to me yesterday that they could see a difference in the amount of people at the Delaware Beaches. It is that time of the year when some are going back to school and others will soon have the beaches all to themselves.
So, what’s going on?
LEWES
Tuesday, 8/13 – Sundown BBQ at 6:30 p.m. It will be a fun summer evening on The Lightship Overfalls. Rain date? Wednesday, 8/14. The Crew of the Kalmar Nyckel will be the special guests. The Overfalls deck will be open to catch the scenery and sunset. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children. This admission will give you pulled pork on fresh baked rolls, or a vegetable wrap, pickles, chips, cole slaw, dessert, and beverage of choice; beer, wine, or soft drink. Food is being provided by Casa D’Amici. More info? Please visit http://www.overfalls.org. Purchase tickets online or from the Ship Store at the Overfalls dock, and the Lewes Chamber of Commerce. Call Tracy Mulveny at 302-279-0072.
Wednesday, 8/14 – On Wednesdays until August 28th Zumba with Kelly at Canalfront Park on Front Street. 6 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Wednesday, 8/14 – The Odd Life of Timothy Green will be presented at dusk, 8:15-8:30 p.m., at Canalfront Park on 211 Front St. It is an outdoor event, and it is also free. Please check the weather.
Thursday, 8/15 – Summer Concert at Stango Park, by the Lewes Public Library. The Rogues will be entertaining the crowds. Take your chair, friends, and bug spray. 7 – 9 p.m.
REHOBOTH BEACH
Tuesday, 8/13 – Jack & The Beanstalk will be presented by Rehoboth Summer Children’s Theatre at 7 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church on Holland Glade Rt. Admission is $10. Please call 302-227-6766 or visit http://www.rehobothchildrenstheatre.org.
Thursday, 8/15 – Rehoboth Beach Museum and Jolly Trolley will take you on a Local History Tour of Rehoboth Beach. Meters in Rehoboth Beach are in effect from 10 a.m. on. The tour begins and ends at the Anna Hazzard Museum on 17 Christian St. The cost is $10, and it also includes your entry at the Rehoboth Beach Museum located at 511 Rehoboth Ave. Reservations are necessary. Please call 302-227-7310. Websites? http://www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org.
Saturday, 8/17 and Sunday, 8/18 – This is the second week-end of the 40th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Show at the Rehoboth Art League, located at 12 Dodds Lane in Henlopen Acres. $5 admission. Please check http://www.rehobothartleague.org for more information, including parking and rides on the Jolly Trolley.
DOGGIES AT THE BEACH – It is a full service facility for your dog….boarding, training, grooming and lots of love is given by the staff at Doggies at The Beach. It is located at 18806 John J. Williams Highway or Rt. 24. Tel. 302-644-8200. Website? http://www.doggiesatthebeach.com.
DEWEY BEACH
Tuesdays – Dewey Tunes! Hip Hop & Play on The Beach – Join 93.5 The Beach on the beach at Dagsworthy Street in Dewey between 3 and 4 p.m. Bring your dancing flip flops for music and a live radio broadcast. Skim-boarding demos…you are encouraged to test your skills and learn something new. It is free!! For more info. please call Carol Everhart at 302-227-2233.
Wednesdays – Family Bonfires on the Beach in Dewey. Kids roast marshmallows with their families, dance and play to family friendly music. The sticks and marshmallows are provided. Food and non-alcoholic drinks are for sale. Take glow sticks..kids love them and are great when it gets dark.
That’s enough for now…..Talk to you later. Have a Good One!!
October 25th, 2011
The Rehoboth Beach Museum and the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society have one home; The Old Ice House, in Rehoboth Beach. Both are a starting point to better know this seaside community. It is a great place to dive into its local history. Afterall, this is the Nation’s Summer Capital.
The location? 511 Rehoboth Avenue, right by the roundabout, and next to the Rehoboth Beach Chamber of Commerce Visitors’ Center. Tel. 302-227-7310. Website? www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org.
Rehoboth Beach is a year-round resort. I was just telling a couple of ladies that were having dinner last night at the Blue Moon, how different it was when we came to the area in the mid-1970s. After Labor Day, the scene was completely, shall we say, subdued. When I mention in my posts the “Second Season”, this season is just those months of mid January until March. The rest of the time? Well, it is quite a busy town.
The Rehoboth Beach Museum and the Historical Society deserve their own post; just check out what’s in store for you if you are visiting.
Wednesday, 10/26 – Surf Board Shaper’s Forum at 6:00 p.m. – Ever wanted to know what goes into the making of a surfboard? Did you know that many boards used in the 60s and 70s were not mass produced and some were even made right here in Delaware? Some boards are still made here today. Come and join members and friends as they explore the making of surfboards throughout history and the surfboard shaping scene going on right now. Meet some folks who are making and decorating boards in Delaware. You will also get to see the latest exhibit: Skimming the Surface.
Light refreshments will be served. Free for members. $5 donation for non-members. Questions? Please call 302-227-7310 or visit www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org.
Friday, 10/28 – Jolly Trolley Teams with Museum and Bake Shoppe for Sea Witch Treat – The start of the Sea Witch week-end could give you the opportunity to take a “Magical History Tour” on Friday at 10:00 a.m.
Meet at The Rehoboth Library at 226 Rehoboth Avenue at 10 for a 40 minute trolley tour of historic sites around the downtown area. The cost is $10.
Stop into the Bake Shoppe at 222 Rehoboth Ave., for a special treat at a special price and bring it with you on the tour. Sites seen from the Trolley will include the Boardwalk, the Anna Hazzard Tent House, historic businesses and the Rehoboth Beach Museum.
The Jolly Trolley originated in 1970. A group of “jolly” locals wanted to create a vehicle that would share the sights, smells, colors and characteristics of the Rehoboth Beach/Dewey Beach resort area with visitors and locals.
The Rehoboth Beach Museum was opened in 2007. On November 1st, the Museum will start its winter schedule, closing on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
For more info. on this tour, please call Jolly Trolley at 302-227-1197 or the Museum at 302-227-7310.
Skip Savage outside Surf Shop East
Wednesday, 11/2 – Surf Movie Double Feature – At the Movies at Midway ‘s upstairs screening room, starting at 6 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. This event is free for members of the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society. For others? Just $5. Please call to reserve your spot at 302-227-7310.
The Historical Society is the sponsor of these two short films. “Waves of Reflection is a tribute to the world of surfing here in Delaware during the 60s and 70s. George Pittman and Bill Wise, pioneers of Delaware surfing, are featured along with regional surfers and East Coast Hall of Fame surfer Skip Savage. After a short break, “Surfing at Summer’s End” another tribute to regional surfing that features Skil Johnson and Roxie Houston Brown and others. Both films show classic home movies of surfers and commentaries from the people that made the surf scene so much fun.
Saturday, 11/5 – Tastes of International Wines & Cheeses – 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. An evening of tastes of wines and cheeses from Italy, Argentina, New Zealand, and the United States.
Local businesses are helping to transform the Museum into an international center of flavors. Works of art with an international flair from local artists will be available for sale. Music from the countries represented and decorations will be part of this event.
I don’t know if you knew that Rehoboth Beach was founded by the Methodists for the purpose of holding camp meetings in the late 1800’s. Later, after the camp meetings ended, there were a number of families who came from far away places and who started businesses in the city. Germans, Greeks, Russians and Italian families whose businesses helped make the city a vibrant, bustling destination for summer visitors.
So, this is a celebration of the city’s international connections with a tasting of wines and cheeses from around the world.
Proceeds from this event will be for the children’s educational room at the museum. Tickets are $40 per person, or $75 per couple. More info? Please call 302-227-7310 to make a reservation by phone with a credit card.
Saturday, 11/19 – Fall Luncheon featuring a Lecture on Delaware’s Role in the War of 1812 and Preservation Award. The public is invited for its annual Fall Luncheon. The featured guest will be Dr. Charles Fithian, Curator of Archaeology for the State of Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs. The title of his lecture is “The Honour of the State has not been tarnished”: Delaware in the War of 1812.
Dr. Charles Fithian has directed the research, conservation and curation efforts of the H.M. DeBraak shipwreck project and was a consultant to the director of the naval historical film Master and Commander. Prior to working with the State of Delaware, he had several key positions with Historic St. Mary’s City, Maryland.
The Society will also present the annual Preservation Award to an individual for outstanding work in preserving the cultural assets of Rehoboth Beach.
The luncheon will be held at The Captains Table, 3206 Highway One (Rt. 1), Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. A cash bar will be available at 11:00 a.m. Lunch will be served at Noon. The cost is $25 for members and $30 for non-members. Please call 302-227-7310 to register by phone with a credit card and to make your meal selection. Or, you can stop by the Rehoboth Beach Museum and fill out a reservation form.
Your choices? Crabcake, One-half Baked Chicken with gravy and mashed potatoes, or, Meatloaf with mashed potatoes. All meals include salad and dessert, coffee, tea, or soft drink. Please make your reservations by November 16th.
Have a great Autum Day!!!! Talk to you later…
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