U.S. military members invited to free lecture/tours of the hull of the DeBraak, a shipwrecked 18th-century British warship
Historical and Cultural Affairs | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, July 5, 2013
Lecture/tours of the hull of His Majesty’s Sloop DeBraak, an 18th century British warship that sank off the Delaware coast on May 25, 1798. For current and former members of the U.S. military only.
Location changed for Chautauqua Tent Show in Lewes, Del. on Thursday, June 13, 2013
Historical and Cultural Affairs | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Due to the likelihood of damaging winds and heavy rain on Thursday, June 13, 2013, the “Chautauqua Tent Show: ‘America Takes Flight’” has been moved from the Zwaanendael Museum to the Lewes Presbyterian Church.
Location changed for Chautauqua Tent Show in Lewes, Del. on Monday, June 10, 2013
Historical and Cultural Affairs | Date Posted: Monday, June 10, 2013
Due to heavy rainfall, the venue for the Monday, June 10, 2013 “Chautauqua Tent Show: ‘America Takes Flight’” has been moved from the Lewes Historical Society to the Lewes Presbyterian Church.
“Shall Faithfully Serve!” at Dover, Del.’s John Dickinson Plantation on June 15, 2013
Historical and Cultural Affairs | Date Posted: Thursday, June 6, 2013
Program exploring indentured servitude. Participants will symbolically sign an indenture form with a quill pen, after which they will be assigned 18th century chores such as preparing wool for spinning, weaving and carding; kindling gathering for the smokehouse and cleaning. During their free time, participants will have a chance to play Colonial games, enjoy a house tour or explore the grounds.
“The Trial of William Penn”: Historical play to be presented at Dover, Del.’s Old State House on June 1, 2013
Historical and Cultural Affairs | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Living-history theater presentation exploring the trial of William Penn and the jury that went to jail when they would not find him guilty as charged.
