October 7th, 2014
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!!
May 13th, 2013
Someone told me that in Lewes, Delaware, they say that Lewes has history…but Rehoboth Beach, just has a past!!
If you love coming to Rehoboth Beach….then, learn a little bit about it in a very fun and casual way. This popular coastal town has come so far. At times you have to visit the past to see how the future has developed. I always say that a visit to the Rehoboth Beach Museum is a must. It is such a doable museum. It is also the home of the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society. The museum is in the old “ice house”. Location? 511 Rehoboth Avenue. The hours are Monday, Thursday, Friday, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Until Memorial Week-End the museum is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesday. Website? http://www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org. Tel. 302-227-7310. Regular admission is $5 for adults; $3 for seniors, college students and military; $2 for children ages 13-17. Members and children 12 and under are free.
The following are the events that will be held this week:
REHOBOTH BEACH MUSEUM AND JOLLY TROLLEY LOCAL HISTORY TOURS BEGIN – Last Fall I had the opportunity to go along on the history tour. It was so much fun. The Jolly Trolley is an institution in Rehoboth Beach/Dewey Beach. It originated in 1970 and it celebrates the sights, smells, colors and characteristics of the resort area. You might have seen the Jolly Trolley carrying passengers to and from Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach. It is the best way to get around during the summer season.
The Jolly Trolley began when a group of locals wanted to have a means of transportation that would let visitors get a feel for the area. The rest is history!
The Jolly Trolley is also a year-round charter service. Just in case you need them, the website is http://www.jollytrolley.com. Tel. 302-227-1197, 302-249-1605. The tour bus is probably going to be the enclosed one. Better for everyone to hear the driver and the tour guide.
The first tour of the season will be starting on Thursday, May 16th, at 9 a.m. It will last about 40 minutes. Other tour dates are June 13th, August 15th, September 19th, and October 25th. The Trolley tour will start and end at the Anna Hazzard Museum at 17 Christian Street in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. The cost of the tour is $10, which includes entrance fee for the Anna Hazzard House and the Rehoboth Beach Museum. Reservations are required. You may call the museum at 302-227-7310.
The Anna Hazzard House was one of the original “tent” buildings, dating to the 1870’s. It reflects the early history of Rehoboth Beach.
During the tour, visitors 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. Totally recommend it.
REHOBOTH BEACH MUSEUM ASKS “WHAT’S IN YOUR ATTIC?” – The Museum offers the chance to search those boxes in your attic for Rehoboth Beach memorabilia. On Thursday, May 16th, at 7:00 p.m. bring your something special to the Museum to share with others. Keepsakes from the Rehoboth Beach area only are welcome.
 Dolle's Candy Box from the 1930's. Reservations are required for this event. This program is free for members and included in the cost of admission for the general public. Please call the museum for reservations and information at 302-227-7310.
Tables will be available to display the treasures. This event will be a great opportunity to explore others’ little pieces of history and to share stories.
MUSEUM KICKS OFF SUMMER SEASON – Area residents are invited to join members of the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society as the Society kicks off the summer season with a canal-side party at the Rehoboth Beach Museum. It will be held on Saturday, May 18th at the museum from 4 until 6 p.m. Guests will enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, take a chance on winning raffle prizes, purchase plants for sale to fill in that last empty spot in a garden and enjoy the quiet before the start of another busy season. The Society will also present the Hall of Fame award to Paul Preston Davis.
Tickets are $25 for members and $35 for non-members. Raffle tickets can be purchased at the event and are 3 for $5 and 7 for $10.
You may make a reservation by phone with a credit card by calling 302-227-7310.
Have a Good One!! Talk to you later.
May 10th, 2013
A Taste of Summer!! You can just tell Rehoboth Beach is ready; excitement is in the air. My parking Angel came on handy as I found parking just by the Bandstand on Rehoboth Avenue, overlooking Thrasher’s, Kohr Bros, and Dolle’s!!
Then, another telltale that summer is upon us is The Jolly Trolley….a great way to get around. It was parked right by the Bandstand, waiting for customers. The Jolly Trolley celebrates and shares the sights, smells, colors and characteristics of the Rehoboth Beach/Dewey Beach Resort areas. Friday, 5/10, until 2 a.m. Saturday, 5/11, 10 a.m. until 2 a.m. Memorial Day, The Jolly Trolley will be servicing the area every day from 8 a.m. until 2 a.m. $2.50 one way. Children under 5 years of age pay $1. For more info., please visit http://www.jolllytrolley.com.
I spotted a kid coming out with a freshly made funnel cake!! He showed it to me and this really screamed summer!
Then I asked the friends from Smyrna, Delaware if I could take their picture with their summer favorite. From Kohr Bros!! One just showed me the cone; the other one was not shy.
 
Then, I turned around because it smelled so good…Thrasher’s French Fries!! Perfectly cooked, crispy….hopefully, she showered them with vinegar.
The Boardwalk Grub…it’s what you will remember. Rehoboth Beach has wonderful restaurants. They are really good! But, there is something about hitting those summer favorites, right by the water!! Priceless!
Which reminds me that the Rehoboth Museum, located on Rehoboth Avenue by the Visitor’s Center, is opening an exhibit called “Beach Eats” on Memorial Day. It will feature memorabilia from establishments both old and new that have served generations of locals and beach-goers for years. According to the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society and Museum Director, Nancy Alexander, the eateries in the resort city bring back many happy times and stories that go along with them.
If you happen to have memorabilia from local restaurants that you’d like to share for the exhibit, please call her at 302-227-7310. Visit http://www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org.
It was great to see the Boardwalk crowded. And, the ones sitting by the beach were enjoying one awesome day!
Playland is already opend on the south side of the Boardwalk.
The Beach Arcade on the north side of the Boardwalk has also opened.
Summer tends to have an effect on people. It is that laissez faire attitude, when we let things take their own course….so when you leave it all behind this summer to come to Southern Delaware, remember….
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!!
October 23rd, 2012
The Rehoboth Beach Museum opened its doors in the original Ice House in Rehoboth Beach in 2007. Since then, they have been hosting exhibits, lectures and other programs that celebrate the history of having fun at the beach. Since the days when Rehoboth Beach was known as a Methodist summer retreat, this coastal town has evolved into a summer destination. While doing that, it has also kept is charm, while introducing contemporary excitement. The Second Season in Rehoboth is just as busy as the Summer Season…so, guess what’s happening? Sea Witch Festival is this coming Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
The Jolly Trolley has joined forces with the Rehoboth Beach Museum and the Bake Shoppe to give visitors a special treat at the start of Sea Witch Week-End!!
To Locals & Visitors: An invitation to take a “Magical History Tour”. Please meet outside the Rehoboth Library located at 226 Rehoboth Avenue at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 26th.
The cost of the tour is $10.00 and includes a 40-minutwe trolley tour of historic sites around the downtown area.
Stop at the Bake Shoppe 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 Anna Hazzard Tent House Museum is located in one of the original “tent” buildings dating to the 1870s.
Originating in 1970, the Jolly Trolley came to its touring fruition, when 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 many visitors and other locals.
The current exhibits at the Rehoboth Museum are: “Skimming the Surface” which tells the story of the active surfing community in the area, “Rehoboth Speaks”, the story of the founding and growth of Rehoboth Beach, and a photo tribute to Funland’s 50th Anniversary.
The Rehoboth Beach Museum is located at 511 Rehoboth Ave. Hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Please note that beginning November 1st, the Museum will start its winter schedule; closing on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
For more info. about the tour, please call the Jolly Trolley at 302-227-1197, or the Museum at 302-227-7310.
Have a great time!!
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