Mysteries of History

Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE

Explore the darker and more unusual history of Lewes with this spooky walking tour! Participants will wind through downtown Lewes while Zwaanendael Interpreters share stories of shipwrecks, mysterious disappearances, and […]

Mysteries of History

Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE

Explore the darker and more unusual history of Lewes with this spooky walking tour! Participants will wind through downtown Lewes while Zwaanendael Interpreters share stories of shipwrecks, mysterious disappearances, and […]

History Revival: Black Watermen of the Chesapeake with Alexis Aggrey

Lewes Public Library 111 Adams Ave, Lewes, DE

Presentation: The unique relationship between African Americans and the Chesapeake Bay contains an abundance of untold stories, as told in the documentary, Water’s Edge: Black Watermen of the Chesapeake. Join […]

History Revival: A Culinary History of Southern Delaware

Lewes Public Library 111 Adams Ave, Lewes, DE

Presentation: Historic farms and waterways crisscross Southern Delaware, connecting its residents to a set of rich culinary traditions. The original Nanticoke inhabitants baked hearty johnny cakes and hunted wild game. […]

History Revival: Tea on the Delaware

Lewes Public Library 111 Adams Ave, Lewes, DE

Presentation: The Lewes Historical Society will discuss the history of drinks and drinking in Lewes, Delaware. Topics include coffee and tea in Lewes, as well as meeting places and taverns […]

Hospitality Night at the Zwaanendael Museum

Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE

Holiday-themed program in which the museum will be decorated for the season by the Sussex Gardeners including luminarias lighting the entrance walkway. Activities will include historical interpreters, demonstrations, music and […]

Holiday Tour of the Zwaanendael Museum

Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE

Enjoy the museum’s festive holiday décor created by the Sussex Gardeners. Event held in conjunction with the Lewes Historical Society’s Christmas Tour of Lewes.

Make a Sailor Valentine

Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE

Purchased by sailors for their sweethearts back home, sailor valentines were popular souvenirs.  Learn about these intricate works of art and make one yourself!

Make a Sailor Valentine

Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE

Purchased by sailors on their travels to give to their sweethearts back home, sailor valentines were popular souvenirs.  Learn about these intricate works of art and make one yourself!