Join this special tour that explores the history, artifacts and surviving hull section of the HMS DeBraak, an 18th century shipwreck. The tour will start at Cape Henlopen State Park (CHSP). Participants will meet Zwaanendael staff outside the CHSP Park Office and take a short walk (0.3miles) to the DeBraak facility. There, attendees will see […]
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The Declaration of Independence is one of the central documents of the founding and development of the United States. In 1776, the ideas contained in this document held significant ramifications for the diverse people living in the “Delaware State.” Many embraced the cause of independence, and ultimately revolution, while others remained loyal to the British […] |
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Meet our costumed historian portraying an officer of the Loyal American Regiment. Learn about the uniforms, equipment and life of a Loyalist from Lewes during the Revolutionary War. Other rotating activities may be available. Good for all ages. No cost to participate. |
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Join this special tour that explores the history, artifacts and surviving hull section of the HMS DeBraak, an 18th century shipwreck. The tour will start at Cape Henlopen State Park (CHSP). Participants will meet Zwaanendael staff outside the CHSP Park Office and take a short walk (0.3miles) to the DeBraak facility. There, attendees will see […] |
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Join this special tour that explores the history, artifacts and surviving hull section of the HMS DeBraak, an 18th century shipwreck. The tour will start at Cape Henlopen State Park (CHSP). Participants will meet Zwaanendael staff outside the CHSP Park Office and take a short walk (0.3miles) to the DeBraak facility. There, attendees will see […] |
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Meet our costumed historian portraying an officer of the Loyal American Regiment. Learn about the uniforms, equipment and life of a Loyalist from Lewes during the Revolutionary War. Other rotating activities may be available. Good for all ages. No cost to participate.
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This presentation explores the lives of Henry and Catherine Campbell, once enslaved in New Castle, Delaware. Their journey highlights Black autonomy and self-determination in New Castle during the decades following the American Revolution. Beginning with their conditional manumission from Daniel McLonen in 1783 and concluding with the probate records of Henry Campbell in 1813, this […]
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Explore the darker and unexplained stories of Lewes with this walking tour. Participants will explore downtown Lewes and learn about vengeful neighbors, mysterious shipwrecks, and oddities in the graveyards. The tour begins at the Zwaanendael Museum and ends at St. Peter's Episcopal Church. The tour last approximately 80 minutes and is a half mile long. […] |
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Meet our costumed historian portraying an officer of the Loyal American Regiment. Learn about the uniforms, equipment and life of a Loyalist from Lewes during the Revolutionary War. Other rotating activities may be available. Good for all ages. No cost to participate.
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Explore the darker and unexplained stories of Lewes with this walking tour. Participants will explore downtown Lewes and learn about vengeful neighbors, mysterious shipwrecks, and oddities in the graveyards. The tour begins at the Zwaanendael Museum and ends at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. The tour last approximately 80 minutes and is a half mile long. There is […] |
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