Location: Lewes Chamber of Commerce – 120 Kings Hwy, Lewes, DE 19958 Overview: Lewes, The First Town in the First State, was founded in 1631, and was the site of the first European settlement in Delaware. This gorgeous walkable town’s historical society offers walking tours and maintains a wonderful local history museum. Don’t miss the Zwaanendael Museum while you’re Read more...
Location: Cape Henlopen State Park, 15099 Cape Henlopen Dr, Lewes, DE 19958 Overview: Built to defend the Delaware Bay and Delaware River and protect domestic shipping. The WWII-era Fort Miles Museum & Historical Area integrates the presentation of a critical period in United States’ history with personal stories of defending our nation’s coastline. Additional Notes: ADA Accessible: Yes Read more...
Location: Cape Henlopen State Park, 15099 Cape Henlopen Dr, Lewes, DE 19958 Overview: The first, at 56’, was completed in 1885. The second was completed in 1926 after earlier structures failed. It was built on the ocean end of the outer Delaware Breakwater at the mouth of the Delaware Bay, just off Cape Henlopen. The 62’ structure was built Read more...
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