REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. — The City of Rehoboth Beach will recognize the more than 100 years of service by the Rehoboth Beach Patrol with the unveiling of a state historical marker during a public ceremony at 9 a.m. Tuesday, August 5, on Baltimore Avenue in front of the beach patrol’s new headquarters. Founded in 1921, the Rehoboth Beach Patrol began with a small lifeguard staff responsible for safeguarding swimmers along the city’s beachfront. Over the years, the patrol has grown into an 80-member team that provides rescues, first aid, and public safety services on Rehoboth’s two-mile stretch of shoreline. The patrol is also known for pioneering beach safety initiatives, including the creation of the Lifeguard Olympics in 1977 and the Junior Lifeguard Program in 1997, both designed to promote water safety and develop future lifeguards. The historical marker installation is set to take place in front of the city’s newly opened beach patrol facility, which began operations at the start of the 2025 summer season and serves as a central hub for lifeguard operations and public education efforts. City officials and patrol alumni are expected to attend the event, which is open to the public. For more on city events and the history of the Rehoboth Beach Patrol, visit RehobothBeachDE.gov.
