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Magnificent & Modest Walking Tour of Milton
Third Saturday of the month May – October, 10 am
(May 15, June 19, July 17, Aug 21, Sept 18, Oct 16). 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 ˝ hours and covers a little over a mile. Sturdy shoes, plenty of sun block, and hats are recommended. Weather permitting.
Location:
210 Union St - Milton, De
Dates:
From : 9/18/2010 to 9/18/2010
Time:
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Sponsored by : Milton Historical Society
For more information contact :
3rd Annual Antiques Show
General inquiries phone: 302-684-1010. 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.
Location:
- Milton, De
Dates:
From : 9/18/2010 to 9/18/2010
Time:
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Sponsored by : Promoted by Matt Greig, owner of Antiques in Milton
For more information contact :
For dealer info call Matt at 302-684-4499
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.
Location:
116 Front Street - Milton, De
Dates:
From : 10/6/2010 to 10/6/2010
Time:
12:00 p.m. -
Sponsored by : Milton Fire Department
For more information contact :
call 302-684-1010 for reservations or questions.
Magnificent & Modest Walking Tour of Milton
Third Saturday of the month May – October, 10 am
(May 15, June 19, July 17, Aug 21, Sept 18, Oct 16). 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 ˝ hours and covers a little over a mile. Sturdy shoes, plenty of sun block, and hats are recommended. Weather permitting.
Location:
210 Union St - Milton, De
Dates:
From : 10/16/2010 to 10/16/2010
Time:
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Sponsored by : Milton Historical Society
For more information contact :
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