Second Saturdays concert features Blues on the Broadkill July 13
Milton Historical Society will take part in Milton’s Second Saturdays event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, July 13, with live music, artists, and vendors. The Lydia B. Cannon Museum, 210 Union St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and visitors are encouraged to visit the new Walking into Greatness: Bryan A. Stevenson exhibit. Docent-led exhibit tours are available between 1 and 3 p.m.
The Milton Historical Society will be a hub for Milton’s Second Saturdays, featuring live music by Connor Filicko with his band, Flick Jams. The free live concert, Blues on the Broadkill, will take place outside the museum, weather permitting. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Director Mary Knight said, “We are so happy to have the very talented Connor Filicko here this month. I have heard a lot about him and am excited to finally get to see him live.”
The Milton Arts Guild will have a featured guest artist, and several local businesses will be on hand with information about their products and services.
Attendees are encouraged to bring a donation of canned goods (no boxed/dry goods) and toiletries such as shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc., to all Second Saturday events. MHS is collecting these supplies for the Milton Community Food Pantry, assisting those in need in Milton. Stop into the museum to learn how to join and become a member of the Milton Historical Society.
The Lydia B. Cannon Museum is free and open to the public from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday to Saturday, and by appointment. For more information on programs or to become a member or sponsor, visit www.historicmilton.org, or call 302-684-1010.
The Milton Historical Society is a nonprofit cultural and educational organization dedicated to increasing public understanding and appreciation of the history of Milton and the Broadkill Hundred. The society collects, preserves, and interprets stories, artifacts, and documents related to Milton and the Broadkill Hundred for study and education. Members welcome the participation of people of all ages in sharing informative and engaging experiences that will encourage them to discover and appreciate their heritage.
Second Saturdays are hosted each month by the Milton Chamber of Commerce showcasing the shopping opportunities in Milton.
