Boomers are becoming a great source of new volunteers for organizations of all kinds. Certainly services like Meals on Wheels depend heavily on new retirees that finally have time to help those less fortunate. I’ve been very impressed with the retired couples I’ve met that deliver meals on a daily basis to the elderly throughout Sussex County.
But arts organizations also benefit from the new volunteers, some of whom discover new talents they never had time to pursue until they retired. In Milton, for example, The Milton Theater offers opportunities to help run this restored theater in the heart of town. That could mean helping to put on performances, working behind the curtain or even auditioning for one of the plays! They also need help with tickets sales and manning the refreshment stand.
Become a docent at The Milton Historical Society, learn about the town’s history and share it with others!
These are just two ways you can become part of the town of Milton, meet new people and have a great time.

The Milton Historical Society is a great source of information on all things Milton, including its early years as a major Shipbuilding town. At the society’s web site, you’ll find a narrated slideshow that I found very interesting. Milton has survived the demise of the shipbuilding industry, two fires that destroyed much of the downtown in the early 1900s and a major flood. Much of the town has now been restored and the historic architecture is one of the town’s main attractions today.
View the slideshow!

On Sunday, February 7th, between 12 noon and 5 pm, Salon Milton will hold its annual benefit for the Milton Historical Society. Last year I had great fun filming the day’s events with my Flip Video camera. It was one of my first and you can watch that video here Fun Fundraising in Milton!.
Salon Milton, located at 517 Chestnut Street in Milton, marks its fourth year of operation on the same day and it promises to be a fun event. The salon offers hair cuts, manicures and a bake sale – all to benefit the Milton Historical Society. Casa San Francisco benefits all winter long from canned food that you drop off at the salon.
To schedule yourself for a hair-cut or manicure please call ahead at 302-684-1880.

It’s that time of year again! Antiques in Milton, my favorite antique shop on Union Street has put together the 2nd Annual Antique Show to benefit the Milton Historical Society. Last year, I found some wonderful items including an ornament tree that will come out again for the holidays.

This show is just one of the reasons Autumn is my favorite time of year in Coastal Delaware. Look for the show right next to the Lydia Cannon Museum, 210 Union Street, Milton, Delaware.

Saturday, September 12th, from 4 – 8 pm, you don’t want to miss the Annual Best of Milton Auction and Party. This year, the Party will be held at the Milton FireHall, located right in the heart of town.

Milton Historical Society

Every year there is wonderful artwork, antiques and unique items available at both the silent and live auction. Last year, all I can say is that Bill and I could not walk home with our purchases! We always find things we just can’t live without and it’s for such a great cause. The Milton Historical Society brings out the best in this small town.

Then, on Saturday, September 19th, the place to be is the 2nd Annual Historical Society Antiques Show on the grounds of the Historical Society. Organized and promoted by Matt Grieg, owner of Antiques in Milton, this show looks like another successful event in Milton that is destined to become an annual event.

For more information about the Milton Historical Society and the many events they sponsor, please visit http://historicmilton.org/events/.

Bargain$ on the Broadkill
and the Great Duck Race

sponsored by the Milton Chamber of Commerce

9 am to 3 pm Milton Memorial Park
Vendors, Rides, Food, Music, lots more
and
 big ca$h prizes for Duck Race winners!
race time 1 PM

Please buy a Yellow Duckie from me! They are only $5 each and I have 25 to sell. Help me sell more than the other Board Members!

You are cordially invited to attend a special presentation at the Milton Historical Society Museum on July 14th, from 7 to 8:30 PM on -

“Universal Design & Green Remodeling” for the historic home

This seminar will be presented by Bill Bell, CAPS, of Gotcha Covered, a full service remodeling company that has specialized in Universal Design and Green Remodeling of historic homes since the business was founded in 2003.

This free Seminar is open to the public
RSVP Chamber-302-684-1101; chamber@hictoricmilton.com or bill@gotchacoveredde.com

Just wanted to share a couple of photos taken in the past week in Milton, Delaware.