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Upcoming Events

Please join us at the following events!

Events are held at the Milton Historical Society except where noted.

Friday, July 16th, 7 pm

Speaker’s Series Delaware’s Historic Lighthouses: Then & Now
Presented by Judith Roales, President Delaware River & Bay Lighthouse Association.

Thursday, July 22nd, 10 am

Broadkill Boatbuilding 101, Held at the Milton Public Library
For kids 8 and up. Learn about the history of shipbuilding on Milton’s Broadkill River and build your own shallop.

Wednesday, July 28th, Bus departs 8am

A Day of Food & Art Visit to the Italian Market & the Barnes Foundation
Join us for a bus trip to Philadelphia’s Italian Market & the Barnes Foundation. $50 members/ $60 non-members. TRIP IS SOLD OUT!

Saturday, July 31st, 10am-Noon

Autism Delaware Family Day
Come out for a morning of fun! Learn about Milton’s history and see the museum exhibits. Volunteers will be on hand to assist you and your children with three fun craft activities. We will also have a demonstration of geocaching. A great recreational opportunity for families affected by autism. Maximum of 12 families, so register early. Designed for tweens, ages 9-13. No cost, but registration is required. Call Autism Delaware at (302) 422-2255. First 12 families will be accepted.

Saturday, August 14th, 11am-2pm

Milton Family Fun Day
A fun, family oriented event with plenty of activities for all. Rides in fire engines, story time, magic show and more! Free hot dogs, sodas and snow cones. Co-sponsored with the Milton Volunteer Fire Department and the Milton Public Library.

Saturday, September 11th

Best of Milton Auction & Party
Join us for food, fun & furious bidding! To donate an item to the auction, please contact: Melinda Huff at 302-684-1010.

Saturday, September 18th, 9am-3 pm

3rd Annual Antiques Show
Promoted by Matt Greig, owner of Antiques in Milton. 25-30 Quality Dealers in Downtown Milton, next to the Milton Historical Society, 210 Union Street. Admission is $2 to benefit the museum. (Early bird admission @7:30 is $10. For dealer info call Matt at 302-684-4499. General inquiries phone: 302-684-1010.

Wednesday, October 6th, Noon

Governor’s Day Luncheon
Milton was home to 5 Governors in the 19th century. Join us for lunch as we celebrate this unique day in the town’s history. Special guest: Governor Jack Markell. $20 per person, held at the Milton Fire Department (116 Front Street). Co-sponsored by the Milton Historical Society and the Milton Chamber of Commerce. Please call 302-684-1010 for reservations or questions.

2010 Spring/Summer

Magnificent & Modest Walking Tour of Milton

Join Milton Historical Society staff and volunteers for a 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 1 ½ hours and covers a little over a mile. Sturdy shoes, plenty of sun block, and hats are recommended. Weather permitting.

WHEN: Third Saturday of the month May – October, 10 am
(May 15, June 19, July 17, Aug 21, Sept 18, Oct 16)

WHERE: Meet at the Milton Historical Society, 210 Union St., Milton, DE 19968

COST: Members are FREE and non-members are $5

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