Special Events in Rehoboth Beach

"Women in Leadership--Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow"
Dover, DE
2/29/2008 - 12/31/2008
Exhibit showcases the vision, courage, and tenacity of women who have made a significant impact on the State of Delaware. Some of the many women featured include Governor Ruth Ann Minner; Emily P. Bissell, campaigner against tuberculosis; and Cecile Long Steele, pioneer of Delaware's broiler-chicken industry.

"Rediscovery Through Recovery"
Lewes, DE
4/19/2007 - 12/31/2008
Featuring a selection of artifacts recovered from the Severn, a British commercial ship that sank off Lewes' Roosevelt Inlet in the late 18th century, the exhibit showcases the shipwreck and its cargo, while at the same time, explaining the multi-faceted processes utilized in archaeological and historical research. The Severn is the oldest-known shipwreck discovered in Delaware waters.

Emeline Hawkins: Her Journey from Slavery to Freedom on the Underground Railroad
New Castle, DE
9/25/2007 - 12/31/2008
The exhibit chronicles the compelling story of Emeline Hawkins and her family, and their 1845 odyssey on the Underground Railroad from slavery in Maryland, through Delaware, to freedom in Pennsylvania.

Archaeology of the New Castle Court House
New Castle, DE
9/25/2007 - 12/31/2008
The exhibit highlights the many phases of archaeological investigations at the New Castle Court House. Exhibited artifacts, representing over 300 years of continuous use of the court house, illustrate the building's diverse functions including service as the center of the colonial and state government, location of the county seat and courts, uses by private businesses including a tea room, and finally, use as a public museum.

"Sealed in Glass, Stone, and Tin"
Dover, DE
1/15/2008 - 12/31/2008
The exhibit highlights a wide variety of 19th-20th century Delaware-made and -used containers including medicine bottles, stoneware jars and jugs, and products from Delaware's canning industry.

2nd Annual Summer Flounder Tournament
Milford, DE
6/1/2008 - 9/22/2008
Cedar Creek Bait and Tackle is hosting their 2nd Annual Summer Flounder Tournament to benefit the American Cancer Society. This year, Aqua Clear will join as a sponsor with additional prizes and awards. The territorial limits are the DE Bay and its tributaries. Prize monies are guaranteed and ALL proceeds above prize monies will be donated. 1st place $1,000 2nd place $500 3rd place $250.

Ladies' Hand Fans: Designed for Utility, Grace and Style
Wilmington, DE
3/15/2008 - 1/1/2009
A new exhibit opening in the du Pont family ancestral home, Eleutherian Mills, at Hagley Museum. View nineteen ladies' fans that span the nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries from the du Pont family collection. The exhibit is included in regular admission and tour.