Bill Powell, Southside Sentinel Journalist Profile

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Michael Clark Band to headline Groovin’ In the Park

3 weeks ago | ssentinel.com | Bill Powell

I am reaching out to all the friends of the Deltaville Maritime Museum (DMM), letting you all know how glad I am to be back from a grueling 90-day hospital stay and back home in beautiful Middlesex County with all my good friends. I will still be recuperating for about another 30 days and working from home. Thankfully, the DMM Bistro volunteers, staff and others are lovingly handling the details of our 2025 events schedule keeping them rolling.
Deltaville Maritime Museum announces February games and lectures

Feb 6, 2025 | ssentinel.com | Bill Powell

The second installment of the popular Family Game Night at Deltaville Maritime Museum (DMM) will happen at 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28. Put your game face on, load up that car with the family and come on out. Refreshments will be available. Game nights are free and will also be offered at 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, and March 21. The fourth year of the Turner Lecture Series continues on Sunday, Feb. 16, at 2 p.m. in DMM’s enclosed events pavilion next to DMM Waterfront Park. The Feb.
Deltaville Maritime Museum’s Holiday Gift Market set for Nov. 23

Nov 21, 2024 | ssentinel.com | Bill Powell

Bypass the crowds at the malls and enjoy lots of great shopping and more! It all happens in the autumn setting of our waterfront and nature park. This is the weekend before Thanksgiving Day. Just an FYI:Be sure to bring your camera or phone for your very own selfies with Santa. DMM will open an hour early at 9 a.m. to let visitors check out the variety of new specialty items at the gift shop and give them a chance to view the new additions to our exhibits.
Events pack DMM with fun throughout autumn months

Nov 7, 2024 | ssentinel.com | Bill Powell

With beautiful weather, although a touch of chill, the 19th annual “Scary Halloween” at Deltaville Maritime Museum (DMM) and Holly Point Nature Park moved all inside the spacious events pavilion and, thanks to volunteers and staff had plenty of lights, decorations, illusions, and just plain “scary” for everyone. Folks showed their appreciation by coming out and more than 800 filled the pavilion. The Thursday, Oct.
‘Scary Halloween’ coming up Oct. 31 at DMM

Oct 24, 2024 | ssentinel.com | Bill Powell

Join us for the Deltaville Maritime Museum (DMM) and Holly Point Nature Park’s extremely popular annual “Scary Halloween in the Park” happening Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Deltaville Maritime Museum, 287 Jackson Creek Road, Deltaville. This is the actual date of Halloween and the official date to observe Halloween as set by the County of Middlesex. All area families are welcome.
Taste of Middlesex set for Saturday at DMM

Oct 17, 2024 | ssentinel.com | Bill Powell

Join the Deltaville Maritime Museum (DMM) and Holly Point Nature Park for their third annual Taste of Middlesex Festival, set for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. There will be local food of all types, craft beers, car show, a wine tasting and the popular new “Orange Smash” beverage. See the Tidewater Oyster Growers Association (TOGA) display, a classic car show, DMM’s own John Smith shallop replica “Explorer” and DMM’s own Holly Point Railroaders will be running model trains.
Maritime museum to ‘let it Rip,’ in series finale Saturday

Sep 25, 2024 | ssentinel.com | Bill Powell

The award winning local band,“Rip Tide,” will perform at the “Groovin’ in the Park” on the waterfront stage of Deltaville Maritime Museum (DMM) this Saturday evening, Sept. 28. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 after noon on Sept. 28 and at the door. Fretboard magician Isaac Boswell will open for Rip Tide 5-6 p.m. and Rip Tide comes on at 6 p.m. Children younger than 12 are free. This is a rain or shine event and the weather is looking good after a soggy Friday.
Oyster Roast and Dance set for Saturday at DMM

Sep 11, 2024 | ssentinel.com | Bill Powell

Tickets are now on sale for the 15th annual Oyster Roast and Dance set for 5-9 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 14, in the Events Pavilion at Deltaville Maritime Museum (DMM) and Holly Point Nature Park. Dinner and dance tickets are available at the DMM office and online. The Oyster Roast begins with a social hour from 5-6 p.m. with local Thomas Ruark on saxophone.
DMM Oyster Roast/Dance set for Saturday, Sept. 14

Sep 4, 2024 | ssentinel.com | Bill Powell

It’s that time of the year again, and the popular annual Oyster Roast and Dance is coming up Saturday, Sept. 14, to the Deltaville Maritime Museum (DMM) and Holly Point Nature Park’s Events Pavilion. World Champion Oyster Shucker Deborah Pratt will be back shuckin’ and you cannot eat ’em as fast as she can shuck ’em.
Josh Walker and Carla Jackson to headline a “Bonus Groovin’ in the Park”

Aug 28, 2024 | ssentinel.com | Bill Powell

It’s time for our annual “Bonus Groovin’ in the Park” at Deltaville Maritime Museum 5-8 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 31.