The Rehoboth Beach Museum offers the chance to search those boxes in your attic for Rehoboth Beach memorabilia. On May 16th at 7 pm. bring your something special to the Museum to share with others. Keepsakes from the Rehoboth Beach area only are welcome.
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 further information and reservations 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.
The Rehoboth Beach Museum is the home of the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society. The Society’s mission is to preserve and showcase artifacts that illustrate the development of the community. Society members receive free museum admission, newsletters, free admission to lectures, and advance notice of ticketed events.
The Museum is in the former ice house where ice was cut from local lakes and stored in a wooden structure insulated with sawdust during the late 1800′s and early 1900′s. Year-round exhibit topics included sand pails, bathing suits and surfing.
The Museum is located at 511 Rehoboth Avenue. Museum hours are Monday, Thursday, Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Museum is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays until after Memorial Day Weekend. Check out the Museum’s website to experience a little of Rehoboth Beach’s past through visuals as well as information on previous and future events.
*Photo provided by Nancy Alexander. Dolle’s Candy box form the 1930’s.
