Pages Tagged With: "Lewes"
Zwaanendael Museum announces winners of its “Uniquely Lewes” photo contest
Contest challenged amateur photographers to submit images of what makes Lewes unique.
The War of 1812, H.M. Brig DeBraak, Lewes History and More
The Delaware Bay, the Cape Henlopen Lighthouse, Mermen, and the Bombardment of Lewes A timeline history of Delaware’s first settlement and other significant dates A Historical Timeline of the H.M.B. DeBraak Still need more help? Contact us at (302) 645-1148 for more information.
Delaware and the War of 1812: Part III
By Chuck Fithian, HCA Curator of Archaeology The year 1814 saw the inauguration of a new governor— Daniel Rodney of Lewes. Like his predecessor, he continued to oversee and maintain the active defense of the state. Defensive measures continued with Delawareans manning the various fortifications and ongoing militia service. During the year, Delaware ceded Pea […]
