Milton Historical Society Announces New Executive Director
The Board of Trustees of the Milton Historical Society is proud to announce and welcome Jennifer Legates as its new Executive Director. Ms. Legates is a native of Milford, Delaware and brings over eighteen years of experience in museum management and as an interpreter of living history. READ MORE!

Don’t forget to check out the Upcoming Events.

Small towns are the best places to spend the holidays and Milton, Delaware, shows you why. It all begins with the Christmas Parade on December 7th at 7 pm. The best place to be is in the heart of town near the Library, close to Irish Eyes. That’s where you’ll find everyone gathered when the parade has passed.

Holly Festival

Held on December 10th from 9 am – 3 pm, the Holly Festival is one of my favorite places to shop for Christmas gifts. Always a sell-out, crafters and artisans are set up at both the Milton Fire Hall and at Goshen Hall on Federal  Street. Don’t forget to visit Santa between 11 and 2 at Goshen Hall and bring your camera. Volunteers will be happy to help snap a photo for you to take home.

Holiday House tour

Then tour the 8 homes and 2 historic buildings featured on the Holiday House tour for 2011. The tour begins at 3:30 and continues until 7:30 pm. When we lived in Milton, we were one of the homes featured on the tour and it was a wonderful holiday experience. Now I look forward to being able to see the other homes. Advance tickets can be purchased at Salon Milton or at Lewes Printing.

Time for the 6th Annual Best of Milton  Auction to be held on September 10th from 4 to 7:30 pm at the Milton Fire Hall. All donations helps the Milton Historical Society meet their mission of collecting and sharing the history of Milton and the Broadkill Hundred. For tickets or to make a donation please contact 302-684-1010 or visit www.historicmilton.org.

This is a great way to get to know Milton. We always run into friends who have lived in town forever and meet newcomers who just arrived. It’s always a great time and we usually leave with some great finds.

Grand Opening, Monday, August 15, 2011

2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

The new Milton CHEER Center is opening at the Feed Company, 13275 Reynolds Road, Milton, DE 19968. Call for more information 302-684-4819. Free CHEER tote bag to the first 100 people who sign up for membership and if you sign up now, your membership will be good until October 2012.

Membership is only $25.00 per year for everyone over the age of 50. Sounds like a deal to me!

Everything from a symphony package to a cruise to Bermuda will be up for bid during a silent and live auction to benefit the Milton Historical Society Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Milton Fire Hall, 116 Front St. in downtown Milton. Guests can enjoy live music, hors d’oeuvres, Dogfish Head beer and Teller wines from 4 to 7:30 p.m. as they shop through a large array of items, trips and services.

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This year is just flying by and it’s time again for one of our favorite events in the town of Milton – Bargains on the Broadkill and the Great Duck  Race! Organized every year by the Milton Chamber of Commerce, this popular event draws hundreds of people to town. And, you just might win the big prize if you buy the winning duck!

Last year the 1st Place Grand Prize was $500 for the winning duck and there were lots of other prizes donated by local businesses. Put this event on your calendar and come to Milton for some great family fun.

More information? Buy a Duck for the big race? Contact the Milton Chamber of Commerce.

Wow, take a look at the new Virtual Tour for this updated but classic home just outside the Milton town limits. When you drive by you have no idea how private and beautiful it is behind the fence. Wait til you see the in-ground pool and the lovely landscaping. We would be happy to show it to you in person, so give us a call!

First Annual Milton Antique & Art Outdoor Show

Sat. June 11th, 9am-3pm

Held next to the Milton Historical Society, 210 Union Street

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Twenty-one quality dealers will exhibit and sell bottles, pottery, advertising, and other antiques. Seven artists will exhibit and sell paintings and other fine art. Dealers and artists are coming from throughout Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. The event is rain or shine.

$2 admission at the gate. Proceeds benefit the Milton Arts Guild & the Milton Historical Society. See coupon for free admission below!

Updated Classic with all the charm and all the comforts plus professional landscaping and an in-ground pool. More space than it appears with 4 bedrooms, a huge studio above the oversized 2-car garage, separate dining, living and family rooms. The Master and bedroom #2 are on the first floor. Take a look -

It’s time for the popular Horseshoe Crab|Shorbird Festival on Memorial Day Weekend in Milton, Delaware. This event has something for everyone and activities take place all day Saturday, May 28th, 2011, in Downtown Milton and at the Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge. Come early and enjoy the whole day. Bring the family and learn about our horseshoe crab and shorebirds while having fun at both locations:

Prime Hook National Wildlife Preserve – 8:30 am to 4 pm

• Hay Rides, Trail Walks & Field Trip to a Delaware Bay Beach

Historic Downtown Milton – 10 am to 4 pm

• Exhibits, Boat Rides on the Broadkill River, Vendors, Art Tent, Food, Train Rides, Music and much more!

This “Festival with Purpose” is co-sponsored by The Milton Chamber of Commerce and the Prime Hook Federal Wildlife Refuge.