The Milford Museum American History Series continues with a program about Rosedale Beach presented by Tamara R. Burks on Saturday, June 8, 1:00 p.m. at the Milford Public Library in Milford, Delaware. In the pre-integration era of the 20th century, there were very few places for people of color to go for entertainment and hotel accommodations. Because of this, Rosedale Beach near the Millsboro area was a destination point for many people along the East Coast. The resort featured a hotel, boardwalk, dance hall, picnic and beach area, campground, and amusement park. Well-known artists such as Louis Armstrong, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Sam Cooke, Patti LaBelle, and Stevie Wonder performed at the resort.
Sponsored by the Milford Museum, these monthly programs focus on a variety of topics concerning local, state, and national history. These presentations are held on the second Saturday of each month, at 1:00 p.m., in the Milford Public Library. The library is located at 11 S.E. Front Street in Milford, Delaware. For more information, please contact the Museum at (302) 424-1080, tom@milforddemuseum.org. These programs are offered through a generous grant from The Delaware Heritage Commission.
