| WHEATON ARTS & CULTURE CENTER (FORMERLY WHEATON VILLAGE)
Witness for yourself as hot molten glass transforms into items of
great beauty. Watch skilled artists employ century old techniques
to create pitchers, bowls, vases and paperweights. LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS
DAILY!!!
Also Visit the
MUSEUM OF AMERICAN GLASS. Home of the finest and largest collection
of American glass in the country. Stop by the DOWN JERSEY FOLK LIFE
CENTER. You'll learn how diverse ethnic, regional, and occupational
groups make up the living culture of "Down Jersey". Finally, don't
forget to stop buy one of the many unique SHOPS located in the village. Annually, WheatonArts hosts an award winning event, Festival of Fine Craft, on the first full weekend in October, "Celebrating the Best of American Craft."
CALL 800-998-4552 OR VISIT wheatonarts.org.
THE MILLVILLE
ARMY AIR FIELD MUSEUM preserves the history of the Millville
Army Air Field which was dedicated in 1941 as "America's First Defense
Airport. Over 10,000 men and women served here and more than 1,500
pilots received advanced fighter training. The museum is dedicated
to the 14 pilots who died while in training here, in service to
their Country. CALL 856-327-2347 FOR HOURS OF OPERATION
MILLVILLE
ARTS DISTRICT
Millville has transformed a part of its downtown area into the Glasstown
Center Arts District. The new district encourages craftspeople to
settle into the area to practice and perform their art, and to make
it available to residents and visitors. Situated between the downtown
thoroughfare and the nearby Maurice River, the district comprises
a rich variety of art studios and galleries, artists' residences
and other 'creatively interesting' businesses. Rounding out the
attractions in the district are retail outlet stores, restaurants,
antique shops, and an arts and pottery school established by the
local college. CALL 800-887-4957 FOR MORE INFORMATION, OR VISIT www.glasstownartsdistrict.com
EDUCATION
The Millville Public School System included 7 elementary schools
and 4 middle and secondary schools. Information with respect to
each of the schools may be found here.
In addition to nearby Cumberland County College, Rowan University,
and Stockton State College are within easy commuting distance. Millville
is also within one hour's drive of a variety of major colleges and
universities in Pennsylvania and Delaware.
HEALTH CARE
SERVICES
Health care needs of Greater Millville and surrounding communities
are provided by South Jersey Healthcare. The Health System,
with 3,000 employees and 500 medical staff members, provides services
ranging from wellness and prevention programs to state-of-the-art
diagnostic, medical and surgical procedures. The Hospital has several
facilities in the area that provide emergency and acute care services.
A new regional
medical center is the state's first new hospital in more than
twenty years. For more information, visit our web
site.
Millville is
located near many other areas of interest:
- Atlantic City
(50 Minutes)
- Philadelphia (60 Minutes)
- Victorian Cape May and the Beaches (45 minutes)
- Historic Renault Winery (40 minutes)
- Antique Country of Mullica Hill (40 minutes)
- Leamings Run Gardens (30 minutes)
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