Announcement from the Rehoboth Beach Museum…
For many summers, locals and visitors alike have flocked to Funland, the popular amusement park on the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk, for games, rides, and naturally, fun. The Rehoboth Beach Museum is now celebrating Funland’s 50th year in business with a display of photographs in the museum’s main corridor. The snapshots illustrate the fascinating history of the popular destination, which was originally an amusement park called the Sport Center before it was bought by the Fasnacht family in 1961. After refurbishing the building and rides in the aftermath of the devastating Storm of 1962, the Fasnachts opened Funland to the public, and since then, it has become one of the city’s treasured pastimes.
In addition to the photographs of Funland in the museum, the main gallery includes displays on the history of the City of Rehoboth Beach. They tell the story of decades of having fun in the sun, from arcade games to fancy hotels. The museum’s exhibit “Skimming the Surface,” a display of vintage surf and skimboards, continues through March 2012.
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 other activities, and notice of ticketed events.
The museum is located at 511 Rehoboth Avenue. Winter museum hours are Monday, Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Regular admission is $5 for adults; $3 for seniors, college students and military; $2 for children ages 13-17. Members and children 12 and under are free. Memberships are available. Please call 227-7310 for information.
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Ever walk by that cute little house on Christian Street and think about creeping up and peering in the windows? But aren’t quite sure what the deal is there? Us, too!
Here’s your big chance.
Beginning July of 2010 the Rehoboth Beach Museum will provide guided tours of the museum and the Anna Hazzard Tent House on the first Friday of July, August and September.
Built in 1895 for use as housing during religious camp meetings, the Anna Hazzard Tent House is located at 17 Christian Street. It was originally located on Baltimore Avenue, and moved to its current location in 1975 and opened as the first Historical Society museum in 1977. The tour will begin at 9 a.m. at the Anna Hazzard Tent House.
Tour goers will then drive to the Rehoboth Beach Museum at 511 Rehoboth Avenue. The museum, formerly the town’s ice house, is currently hosting two exhibits. “Rehoboth Speaks: The Story Nation’s Summer Capital” tells the story of the founding and growth of Rehoboth Beach. Items on display include stones form the Cape Henlopen Lighthouse, the engine car from the outdoor train ride at Funland, and vintage bathing suits and post cards.
“Captain John and Sarah Avery: a 17th Century Family on Delaware’s Frontier” tells the story of the Avery family. Utilizing artifacts discovered at a local archaeological dig site as a point of reference, illuminates the joys and hardships of daily life in Sussex County in the late 1600s and early 1700s. On display are English and Native American tobacco pipes, pieces of pottery from England and Germany, and hand-forged iron tools.
Conducted by longtime visitor and resident Harvey Waltersdorf, the tours of the permanent collection exhibit will be informal talks providing information and personal recollections. Tours of the Avery’s Rest exhibit will be conducted by the museum director.
The dates for the tours are: July 2, August 6 and September 3. All tours start at the Anna Hazzard Tent House at 9:00 a.m. The tours are free of charge but space is limited and you must register by calling (302) 227-7310 to reserve a space.
The museum is located at 511 Rehoboth Avenue near the traffic circle with the lighthouse and the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center. Museum hours are Monday through Friday 10 to 4 and Saturday and Sunday 11 to 3. Regular admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, college students and military, $2 for children ages 13 to 17. Children 12 and younger are free. Members of the Historical Society are free.
So stop sneeking around and just get in there 
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