Bethany Beach museum seeks attic treasures, artifacts Sept. 27

The Bethany Beach Dinker-Irvin Museum is hosting a community event, aiming to grow its artifact collection and boost public engagement. 

Treasures in the Attic is set from noon to 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 27, at 318 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach. Attendees are asked to bring items for consideration, specifically those from the early 20th century, WWII- and Vietnam-eras, and memorabilia from legacy town businesses such as signs and printed materials.

Historians on site will help assess the value, but no compensation will be given. A certificate will be given for all accepted donations.

Existing and newly donated pieces will be on display during the event.

Visitors are invited to support the museum’s Little Free Library by bringing book donations help keep it stocked and accessible to all in the community.

The museum will be open for tours with docents on site. Attendees can share personal stories to help document local history.

The museum offers an immersive experience of a historically significant early 1900s home and a glimpse of what life was like during the town’s early days. It is one of the few remaining original cottages in Bethany Beach and the oldest public building in town. It served as a U.S. Post Office from 1922-25, was donated to the town in 2016 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2018. 

For more information, go to townofbethanybeach.com.