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Upcoming Events
Please join us at the following events!
First and third Saturday of the month May–October, 10 am
Magnificent & Modest: A Milton Walking Tour
Join Milton Historical Society staff and volunteers for a guided walking tour of the town once known as, “Head of Broadkill.” Milton enjoys a rich architectural heritage, with 198 structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The tour will review the town’s early history and include a lively discussion the ship captains and seafaring men who called Milton home. A broad range of architectural styles will be featured including: Colonial, Federal, Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne, Colonial Revival and Bungalow. Attention will also be given to the regional folk or vernacular tradition of building found throughout the town. Button sheds, barns, and outbuildings will be discussed as the tour winds through side lanes and alleys. The tour will last approximately 1½ hours and covers a little over a mile. Sturdy shoes, plenty of sun block, and hats are recommended. Weather permitting.
WHEN: First & Third Saturdays May–October, 10 am
(May 17, June 7 & 21, July 5 & 19, Aug 2 & 16, Sept 6 & 20, Oct 4 & 18)
WHERE: Meet at the Milton Historical Society, 210 Union St., Milton, DE 19968
COST: Members are FREE and non-members are $5.
RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED.
June 13th to September 12th, 2008, Exhibition in the Donovan Annex
Milton Made: Quilts from the MHS collection
Friends and Members opening Friday, June 13th, 5–7 pm
Museum open Thursday–Sunday, 1–5 pm and by appointment. Tour groups welcome. Featuring a selection of historic quilts and quilting equipage dating from 1859–1929.
Wednesday, July 23rd, 7 pm
Lecture, “A Stitch in Time”
Deb Wool, Curator at the Delaware Agricultural Museum, will discuss contemporary quilts in Delaware and bring examples of local quilters work.
Saturday, July 26th, 1–3 pm
Demonstration & Workshop, Crazy Quilts
Learn the basics and the eccentricities of crazy quilting. Participants will make a crazy quilt pillow. Open to beginners and expert stitchers. All materials supplied. Free to members/ non-members $5. Advance registration required. Call 302-684-1010 or email: info@historicmilton.org
Saturday, August 2nd, 1–3 pm
Busy Hands Needlework Demonstration
Local needleworking group “Busy Hands” to demonstrate redwork, a popular style of the early 20th century.
Every Wednesday in August, 10–11:30 am
Kids Story & Craft Time
Every Wednesday in August, 10–11:30 am
Join us for a story and a craft activity focused on history and quilts!
(K-3rd grade level) FREE!
August 6th/ Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt
August 13th/ The Patchwork Quilt
August 20th/ TarBeach
August 27th/ The Quiltmaker’s Gift
Saturday, September 6th, 4–8 pm
Annual “Best of Milton” Auction and Party
Join us under the tent for fun, food and furious bidding to support the museum.
Saturday, September 20th, 9 am–3 pm
1st Annual Milton Historical Society Antiques Show
Promoted by Matt Grieg, owner of Antiques in Milton
25–30 Quality Dealers
Rain or Shine, held next to the Museum, 210 Union Street, Milton
Admission $2 to benefit the Milton Historical Society
For more information contact: Matt @ (302) 684-4499 or email div2roty@aol.com.