The North fought the South today at Mariner Middle School in historic Milton, Delaware. 

The Town of Milton is having it’s 200th Anniversary celebration this weekend, and so far, it’s been fantastic. I started the day with a Civil War skirmish at Mariner Middle School, it was my first. The South looked like it won this battle, but Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. they will go at it again. But considering the South had the cannons, I can’t imagine the Union soldiers will pull off a big win in a town that never actually saw Civil War action.

You can LISTEN to the man commanding the Union troops in today’s Civil War skirmish in Milton HERE.

 

Union soldiers waiting for battle. They’re dressed in authentic Civil War uniforms made of wool. Not exactly ideal for weather over 90 degrees. 

Many Miltonians other than the Civil War soldiers were dressed for the occasion. Cindy Reed talks about her costume HERE.

After the battle, I checked out downtown Milton. The first stop was, of course, the Federal Street Gallery and Espresso Bar for a nice, iced coffee. Then it was off to see the local art which is always a treat when you have local artists like Abraxas, Chris Kiker and Gary Cooke showing off their latest work.

You can listen to photographer Gary Cooke talk about the celebration HERE. Gary is also my main source for tidbits about Milton’s rich history.

In the park there were miniature train rides, games, food vendors and WGMD’s own Dan Gaffney was there enjoying the festivities. Sheriff Eric Swanson was also in Milton today to join in the party and  THIS is what he had to say about the town’s big day.

 

At sunset in Milton the hot air balloons were lit up like lanterns to celebrate the Towns 200th Anniversary. 

At the end of the day, the event moved to H.O. Brittingham Elementary School where the hot air balloons were lined up and looking beautiful. Milton’s own Dr. Wagner, talks about tonight’s hot air balloon event HERE, from the basket of his blue balloon with a bear on it, a crowd favorite.

 

Fireworks lit up the sky in Milton tonight 

To end a perfect day, the Town set off fireworks that were fitting for a 200th birthday. The celebration in Milton will continue through Sunday and parking is ample and free.

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