The Milford Museum announced recently that it is one of 56 institutions in the United States selected to participate in the Collections Assessment for Preservation (CAP) program. CAP helps museums improve the care of their collections by providing support for a general conservation assessment of the museum’s collections and buildings. The museum will work with a team of preservation professionals …
Click on the image below to view as a PDF This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Headlines Holiday Stroll planned for December 3 Benvenuto to hold 15th Annual Toy Drive Culture Busy December planned at Milford Library Milford Museum receives Santa donation Milford woman to perform at Carnegie Hall Business The Village and Venue to open in former Keir building Gallery …
The Milford Museum was recently the recipient of the Jane Pugh Churchman Santa Collection, an extensive collection of memorabilia collected over many years. The family of Churchman, who was born in Leipsic and later lived in Dewey Beach, generously donated the items to spread her Christmas spirit. The figurines include ceramics, ornaments and animated figurines. The collection is now on …
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On Friday, November 18, United States Senator Tom Carper visited the Milford Museum. The purpose of his visit was to learn more about the museum and offer ideas on how the organization could extend a $700,000 grant from the State of Delaware that is to be used for a new meeting room and collections area in the basement. “As you …
Click on the image below to view as a PDF This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Headlines City hears street improvement update Culture Milford Museum to benefit from holiday auction 2nd Friday features Caesar Rodney Business If you’re looking for a rental home, you already know this Government & Politics Supreme Court strikes down vote-by-mail, same-day registration Education Kindergarten registration: Meet …
On Friday, October 14, the First Presbyterian Church will present their monthly 2nd Friday program. This month, the program will highlight the life and accomplishments of Caesar Rodney. “We have members of the Milford Museum who have graciously agreed to do our presentation this month,” John Huntzinger, leader of 2nd Friday, said. “This presentation will be very informative, providing details …
The Milford Museum has been chosen as the recipient of proceeds from the Tastes of Milford Holiday Auction sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Milford. The auction is in its 15th year and benefits a different non-profit each year. “The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford will be celebrating their last major event, the 16th Annual Holiday Auction …
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General Alfred Thomas Archimedes Torbert, although born in Georgetown, has become one of Milford’s heroes. A decorated Civil War hero, fighting at the Battle of Gettysburg, Torbert was also appointed as U.S. Consul to El Salvador in 1869, U.S. Consul General in Havana in 1871 and U.S. Consul General in Paris in 1873. He and his wife, Mary Currey, lived …
