The Colored Balcony

As part of the nation’s 250th anniversary, the Milford Museum will premiere a free documentary film titled The Colored Balcony at Schine’s Theatre in Milford, Delaware. The building served as a movie theatre from 1948 to 1972. From its opening in June 1948 until the mid-1960s, African American citizens were restricted to sitting only in the balcony section of the theatre.

The film will explore the history of the theatre, along with Delaware’s history of segregated theatres and drive-ins. It will feature interviews with Milford citizens, past and present, who experienced the era of the Colored Balcony. Following the film, the audience will have an opportunity to share their memories of the Colored Balcony and the theatre.

The movie was created by the Milford Museum and sponsored through funding provided by Delaware 250.

Free admission.

For more information, contact the Milford Museum at director@milforddemuseum.org or (302) 424-1080.