Summer Open Houses

Historic Georgetown Association begins its Summer 2025 Open Houses for the Train Station and Georgetown's First Fire House on Saturday, May 3 from Noon to 2 PM. In addition to May 3, there will be open houses on the following dates: Saturday, June 7 Noon to 2 PM Saturday July 11 Noon to 2 PM Saturday August 2 Noon to 2 PM Come join us for free self guided tours of these historic buildings. Light refreshments will be available and admission is free. Weather permitting, there will be free rides on Lil Toot and the HGA Express. All are welcome.

First Responders Car Show

HGA, in cooperation with County Seat Cruisers, will have a special car show recognizing First Responders on Saturday, April 5 from 9 AM to 2 PM with a rain date of Saturday, April 12. Donations will be given to Station 77 Firefighters of Georgetown and American Legion Post 8. Troop 95 Boy Scouts will be selling light breakfast and lunch refreshments as part of their fund raising efforts. Fee to enter a vehicle is $15 and trophies will be awarded around 1 PM. Sponsors for the event are Indian River Land Company, El Mercado Market, and Karl Haller. No admission fee and all are welcome.

Welcome Eric Pepper

HGA welcomes new board member Eric Pepper of Georgetown. A lifelong resident, Eric retired as a K-9 Handler for the Delaware Department of Corrections after 29.5 years of service. He has been a member of the Georgetown Fire Company since 1989 and was married for 27 years to the late Catherine Pepper.

Christmas at the Train Station

HGA had the first of two events to celebrate this holy season of the year on Saturday, December 7 from noon to 2 PM. Over 30 children got to see Santa and receive a gift bag from him. Including children, approximately 100 people attended this event. Troop 95 scouts operated the model trains and gave rides to kids and adults on Lil Toot. If you missed this one, or want to come again, stop by Saturday evening, December 21 from 5-7 PM to see Santa, model trains, museum displays, special singing by Cathy Gorman and the Grace church group. Also, a light buffet will be available provided by Marilyn's Catering. All are welcome and there is no charge for admission.

Large crowd at HGA's 3rd Annual Car Show

Our 3rd Annual Car Show was a huge success. In cooperation with County Seat Cruisers, HGA had 43 vehicles on display at our complex at the corner of Layton Ave. and Depot St. in Georgetown. Between 150-200 visitors showed up to look at the vehicles, enjoy scrapple sandwiches, hot dogs and other light refreshments provided by Boy Scout Troop 95, stop by our vendors, and tour the train station museum and First Fire House. Many thanks to our sponsors: Chesapeake Cabinetry Karl Haller Hunter Creek Homes El Mercado's Market The Insurance Market

Scouts from Troop 95 Enjoy a Spin on "Lil Toot"