History Revival: Americans in King George III’s Army; Service in a Loyalist Regiment during the American Revolutionary War
Lead Historical Interpreter at Zwaanendael, Mark Wilson, will discuss be portraying an officer of the Loyal American Regiment, and learn about the uniforms, equipment and life of a Loyalist in […]
History Revival: Truly a Public House
During the Colonial Era Taverns, often called Public Houses of Entertainment, were multipurpose structures meant to serve the community. In Dover, Delaware, there were two taverns on opposing sides of […]
History Revival: When the Declaration was News
Publishing for the 250th anniversary of the United States, Dr. Emily Sneff’s, When the Declaration of Independence Was News focuses on the nation’s founding document at the moment of its creation […]
Jack Nastyface and His World: The Archaeology of a British Warship
The Zwaanendael Museum and Historic Lewes welcomes archeologist and curator Chuck Fithian for this special maritime presentation! Using information derived from the study of the DeBraak and its associated artifacts, […]
Save the date — 2021 Chautauqua
Entitled, “The I’s Have It: Industry, Innovation, and Invention,” activities to take place in Lewes and New Castle during September 2021.
The American Revolution and Civil Disobedience
a reenactment of the burning of the Court House’s tip staves, a wooden baton and symbol of the king, followed by a discussion on civil disobedience and reading of the […]
Video explores genetic background of eight white and three Black people who lived at Avery’s Rest, a 17th century Delaware homestead
Research helps provide a greater understanding of the early colonial history of European and African persons in Delaware.
War of 1812 lecture series at Old State House in October 2022
Three-part series explores America’s second war with Great Britain.
Zwaanendael Museum to hold ‘Uniquely Lewes’ photo contest
Open between July 8 and 15, 2020, contest seeks photos of what makes Lewes unique.