I know very little about organizations like the Masons and such, so it was interesting to read up…read moreon the Independent Order of Odd Fellows thanks to this historical marker that is located in front of their building that is around the corner from Dogfish https://www.yelp.com/biz/dogfish-head-craft-brewery-milton?hrid=X-MiPl97jcYPhE-1WEEPOg. The marker reads, "The origins of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows can be traced to the creation of beneficial trade societies in England. Composed of craftsmen who practiced a variety of different or "odd" occupations, the purpose of these organizations was to support the needs of members and improve the communities in which they lived. The I.O.O.F. was formally established in this country in 1819. In 1834, the Odd Fellows of North America separated from the English Order. Some years later a group of Milton residents organized for the purpose of establishing a local lodge. On September 15, 1848, a charter was granted for Golden Rule Lodge #17. In 1853, members voted to buy a suitable piece of land on which to erect a Lodge Hall. The first meeting was held here on January 3, 1855. In later years the Odd Fellows' women's organization, the Rebekahs, also met here. Like many such facilities, this structure was designed to include space for business and community use on the first floor, with a lodge room above. From 1920 until 1980 this was the location of the town's library. Since its organization, Golden Rule Lodge #17 has continued to emphasize the principals of "Friendship, Love, and Truth" through its services to the citizens of Milton." The Independent Order of Odd Fellows is a non-political and non-sectarian organization. Notable Odd Fellows include jurist Hugo Black, Senator Robert C. Byrd, actor Charlie Chaplin, cattle Baron John Simpson Chisum https://www.yelp.com/biz/john-simpson-chisum-equestrian-statue-roswell?hrid=yVrjloSOxJbYIMq_B3VMfQ, United States Presidents Ulysses S. Grant and Warren Harding and Rutherford Hayes and Franklin D. Roosevelt, Charles Lindbergh, and Supreme Court Chief Justice Earn Warren. This is marker number SC-216 and was erected in 2007 by the Delaware Public Archives. [Review 18185 overall - 102 in Delaware - 1707 of 2022.]

This is my go to store for an impressionist art as well as beach art…read more In my case, I needed several pieces of art that would make me feel like I am at the beach, and this place is overflowing with high-quality prints... very classy looking artwork at an affordable price.

They framed my daughters painting and they did an excellent job. The store has a lot of nice art…read moreand pictures already framed for purchase.

I seem to keep finding UFOs. There's the UFO Welcome Center in Bowman SC…read morehttps://www.yelp.com/biz/ufo-welcome-center-bowman?hrid=dR7PngNknHyJQQenoBnpWQ and the International UFO Museum in Roswell NM https://www.yelp.com/biz/international-ufo-museum-and-research-center-roswell?hrid=r6JOrX7UAuVzcnusN-VAWg and the cemetery where an alleged UFO crash victim was buried in Aurora TX https://www.yelp.com/biz/aurora-cemetery-aurora-2?hrid=BPgH1Z7AmWQ3zqMExFpoLQ. So here is one of the only 96 "Futuro" houses that were designed in 1968 by Finnish architect Matti Suuronen. He firmly believed that these could be mass-produced and deployed to solve the world's housing shortage. It is next to an airfield and is a rental property. Only 26 feet wide, there is very little space inside. The outside needs a wash. And yes, it is private property so please be respectful of that when you visit. [Review 18186 overall - 103 in Delaware - 1708 of 2022.]

Wonderful and educational experience! The treasures are real and unbelievable…read more Dale Clifton is a very knowledgeable man. Ask him anything and he will enlighten you. Would go again cause although a smaller space it is full of items and I probably missed something!

Located on the 2nd floor of a gift/shell shop. Free. Some parking in front…read more Glass cases of many found items, from different shipwrecks. Just enough to keep my attention and interest (but not for everybody, so I sent part of our group ahead to check out the shop downstairs).

Nice and free historic site of a childhood home for one of the nation's founding fathers. It's off…read morethe beaten path, but it's a big property. The visitor center has a small exhibit and an introductory film which is nice but the guide prefaces by saying it "focuses too much on John Dickinson" (?) The exhibit focuses more on the family and the enslaved/servants who lived there, which really rounded out the property, but we did come here because we wanted to learn more about John Dickinson. No gift shop, which was disappointing. The tour itself was very informative, and there was a big crowd visiting when I did. Again, the tour seemed to want to downplay Dickinson and his role in the American Revolution. Likely because he thought the colonies weren't prepared to go to war, he abstained from voting for independence, he is less remembered than other Founding Fathers, but I came to learn about him, and the guide wasn't all that interested in talking about him and what he did accomplish. Still, the furnishings were nice, and we got to learn about Dickinson's father, his wife and family, and his brother who all lived there with a focus on the lesser-known residents. I think that could have all been balanced better. The view of the river is lovely, and there are some out buildings and a garden to stroll through. It's a nice outdoor site, and for free, it's still a good site to visit to see history being preserved.

I like to go in old buildings, look at old furniture, but I am not much of a history person. The…read morehouse was interesting to see, and there were a few pieces of furniture that I loved- such as the rope beds, the chair that was oversized, the large loom, and the travel clock that one of the Dickinsons took with him when he traveled. The guide was nice and interesting. That is saying a lot, because I can get bored very easily. She spent an adequate amount of time in each room. Before we took the tour, we had to see a movie, that was about 15 minutes long, mostly about history. We were the only people there, and I got up during the movie and looked at the other exhibits in the room. I would say travel here if you like history or old houses/furniture.

The Old State House is on a quaint little street in a cute part of town. There was plenty of nearby…read moreparking when I went. The tours were free, but it wasn't crowded and we basically interrupted the guide's phone call. She did give us a personalized one-on-one tour after debating if she should wait to start the tour on the hour and said she'd be mad if someone else came in. She did give off a vibe like we were interrupting her sitting around time. Despite that, she was very knowledgeable on the history of the building, and it was nice to be able to look around with someone and ask them questions. The inside really seemed a lot like Independence Hall in Philadelphia. It's amazing the small, perfunctory building was in use until like 1933. There was a really nice painting of George Washington in one of the rooms and good information on early delegates. If you are in the area, it's a free stop and there's free parking, and there's good information and not too long to see. It was worth visiting. No gift shop though.

I really like old buildings and have enjoyed visiting Philadelphia and Washington DC old historic…read morebuildings. This building and the furniture inside of the Old State House were uninteresting to me. Though the stairs were enjoyable to see inside and outside. I posted a picture of the marble stairs on the outside. There was a volunteer finishing up with some people who liked history, and they said he was very knowledgeable. I was mainly there just to see the building. I would recommend if you are interested in Delaware politics and history go here.

I discovered the Brew Fest event on the Cape May TV Channel. The event featured different beer,…read morewine, and alcohol vendors, so I was glad it wasn't all beer. To purchase alcohol, you needed to present your id and get a wristband which I thought was a good idea. However, I had to stand in a long line to purchase drink tickets even though I wasn't really sure what I was going to drink. I didn't find this to be a good system, and others around me in line seemed to agree. Additionally, there were several food trucks featuring BBQ, burgers, and hotdogs as well as sweets. Places to sit were limited, so it may be helpful to bring chairs or a blanket. There was also a variety of merchandise vendors along with two different live bands, neither of which appealed to me but seemed popular. Parking is limited, so we had to park about 4-5 blocks away.

I absolutely lose my mind over historical gems such as the Physick Estate that have the entire…read morehouse to peruse! The tour guide was fantastic & really went through every possible detail on the family & the history. Came with my friends on the first day of our CM vacation on a weekend. Pretty easy enough to purchase tickets ahead of time at the gift store. All in all a perfect way to spend a few hours learning about the local history! Highly recommend!!!!

GREAT staff-fun experience. It's locally owned and they do an outstanding job of making you feel…read morewelcome. Lots of dolphins, regrettably no whales, but great experience! Highly recommend this experience. Don't miss the Antique/resale shop just around the corner!

Came here for Saturday night to watch and spot the Dolphins. It was great. Make your reservations…read moreonline and definitely get the dinner package. Be prepared for any weather changes. The captain is very knowledgeable and I learned a lot about cape May. It's an excellent tour, especially if you want to bring small children to see the Dolphins. I definitely would recommend someone who doesn't know anything about Cape May to take this tour. The crew and captain are very knowledgeable and the service was excellent.

State of NJ heritage sight. Site of a revolutionary massacre (damn Redcoats!) and an amazingly…read moreawesome example of "Flemish Bond" architecture. Never even heard of this style before. 10 minutes from Salem. Interpretative signs give a good explanation of the significance of the sight. The house is not open due to budget cuts. (Boo Hiss!)

Great historical home. Park staff very knowledgeable and willing to answer questions.read more

A nice break from travel and rushing my way north along the Delmarva peninsula, I stopped in Milton…read moreand did some sightseeing before finding Mill Park. Yes, the highlight here is the John Milton Statue https://www.yelp.com/biz/john-milton-statue-milton but this is a nice spot for a walk. Open green space with a view of Wagamons Pond and some beautifully laid brick walkways. This was a good rest before (or after) heading nearby to Dogfish Head Craft Brewery https://www.yelp.com/biz/dogfish-head-craft-brewery-milton down the street. [Review 20305 overall - 132 in Delaware - 1282 of 2023.]