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47th ANNUAL ANTIQUE SHOW
August 7, 2010 (Rain or Shine)
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Getting ready for its 47th season in 2010, The Lewes Historical Society Antiques Show has the distinction of being the Society's oldest continuing tradition. Comprised of many quality antique dealers from the Mid-Atlantic region, each show attracts nearly 2,000 visitors. Please join us Saturday, August 7th for a day of antiquing on the beautiful grounds of the Lewes Historical Society. Vendors include a variety of shop owners such as Antiques in Milton, Curiosities Antiques of Lewes and Treasures from the Past, as well as several private dealers. There is still space available so if you are an interested vendor, please contact the Society for more information. Hope to see you there!
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Antique Show
Saturday, August 7
(Rain or Shine)
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Admission $5.00 (Children under 12 Free)
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VINTAGE BASE BALL GAME
August 21, 2010
Game Starts at 1:00pm
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The Lewes Historical Society, Milton Historical Society and the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society would like to invite you to a vintage base ball game with players from Eastons Fair Play BBC, Eclipse BBC of Elkton, Chesapeake BBC and the Delaware City Diamond State BBC. This event is being held to spark intrest in forming a vintage Cape Henlopen Base Ball Club. The game will be played using the 1864 rules. This is a FREE event to come and watch. If you would like to participate in the game please contact the Society, 302-645-7670. If you are interested in being involved with this program but cannot attend the game on August 21, please contact the Society so that we can contact you with further information. We look forward to seeing you there. Play Ball!
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LHS FRIDAY NIGHT PROGRAM
The Tales Tombstones Tell
September 17, 2010
7:30 pm
Lewes Presbyterian Church
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Join the Society Friday, September 17th for our first Friday night program of the season where Ed Okonowicz will be discussing the tombstones of Delaware. From the tombstone carved in the shape of the state of Delaware to the 'Remember Me As Thou Stands by' marker, Delaware's cemeteries record our history and reflect our ever-changing modern world. This presentation presents Delaware's history, culture, and major historical figures and events through grave markers.
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CANNONBALL RACE 5K & TRENNY ELLIOTT MEMORIAL WALK
September 19, 2010
Registration begins at 7:30 am
Race begins at 8:30 am
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Please join the Society on Sunday, September 19th for our 7th Cannonball 5K Race/Walk. This event benefits the Society's preservation and educational programming.
The race, known by many as, "The Most Beautiful Race Course in Delaware," is designed to be a tour of historic Lewes. The course includes breath-taking scenery along Pilottown Road, and views of the Great Marsh, Shipcarpenter Square, Second Street, and the Lewes & Rehoboth Canal. The race ends at The Lewes Historical Society's Historic Complex in the heart of Lewes. A description of the historic sites along the race route is included in your registration papers.
To register for this even please call the office of the Society or click HERE for the pre-registration form.
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THE LEWES HISTORICAL SOCIETY
WISH LIST
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The Society would greatly appreciate our members and friends assistance in acquiring the following items:
- 70 - 200 mm lens. Compatible with a Cannon digital camera.
- 4 digital picture frames; preferable 9" or larger.
- Small boat trailer
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THE HISTORIC LEWES FARMERS MARKET
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The Historic Lewes Farmers Market, held Saturday mornings from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm on the grounds of The Lewes Historical Society needs your help!
American Farmland Trust is sponsoring the second America's Favorite Farmers Market Contest. Farmers market customers across the country are casting their votes for the best farmers market right now until August 31 when the contest ends. One large, medium, and small farmers market will win the title of America's Favorite Farmers Market in 2010. If the HLFM wins this contest in the medium sized category we will receive a farmers market promotional package worth $3,000 to help promote the Market and the farmers. The Market will also get bragging rights and national press coverage.
Thanks so much!
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The Lewes Historical Society has a variety of sites to visit & tours to choose from. Our docents have been hard at work training for these tours in order to offer you a wonderful and memorable experience while learning about the history of Delaware's Saltiest Town. Information regarding dates and times of the tours The Lewes Historical Society has to offer is located on the right hand side of this email.
There are tours available of the buildings in our historic complex. This includes: The Hiram Rodney Burton House, the Burton-Ingram House, the Doctor's Office, Midway Schoolhouse #178, Thompson Country Store and the Ellegood House where The Lewes Historical Society museum shop is located.
The Ryves Holt House, the oldest known structure still standing in Delaware, is available to tour as well as the newly renovated Cannonball House - Lewes Maritime Museum and the Lewes Life-Saving Station.
A Lewes Museum Passport to all of locations described above can be purchased for only $10.00!
A Maritime Passport can be purchased for $5.00 and will give you access into the Cannonball House - Lewes Maritime Museum and the Lewes Life Saving Station.
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The Society also offers several specialty tours including:
Trolley Tours - $5.00
Haunted Lewes Tour - $5.00
Cemetery Tour (St. Peter's Graveyard) - $5.00
Walking tour of Lewes Architecture - $5.00
Historic Lewes Kayak Tours (in partnership with Quest Fitness) - $65.00
*For reservations and information about the Kayak Tour please call
302-644-7020.
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FROM THE COLLECTIONS OF THE LEWES HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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Check out the newest posting about the 19th century cranial drill (which can be seen in The Doctors Office) on our collections blog by the Society's summer intern, Deryn Cro:
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FAMILY BOAT BUILDING A BIG HIT!
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Six great teams participated over Father’s Day Weekend building Bevin’s skiffs that they could take home after a great weekend of learning, camaraderie and fun. Thanks to the support of the Pilots’ Association for the Bay & River Delaware, JD’s Filling Station, West Marine, Chesapeake Lumber, University of Delaware College of Earth, Ocean and Environment and Dogfish Head, the program was a terrific success. On Sunday afternoon, all the boats were slipped into the water at the Canalfront Park and the groups had a fun time rowing around the Canal Yacht Basin in their seaworthy craft.
Volunteer leaders Rick Hoenen, Alex Sydnor and Bob Hyberg were joined by Steve Rogers, Bob Kotowski, Harvey Smith, Jim Baker, Pete Hansot, Al Klineberger, Jim Gent, Jim McElvoy, Larry Bost, Conrad Cordes and John McGovern in planning and implementing the program since this past November.
We plan on holding this program in 2011 so please look for forthcoming registration information.
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Join The Lewes Historical Society today and be a part of helping to preserve Lewes' colorful past! If you are already a member we invite you to renew your membership to keep up-to-date on everything the Society has to offer including: tours, programs and events. Your membership is critical for the Society to maintain the level of service and stewardship our members and community expects from us. We receive no funding from government sources for our general operations so your continuing support is critically important to us.
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Membership to The Lewes Historical Society includes:
- Visitation to the Society's 12 historic sites free of charge
- 10% Discount in the Ellegood Museum Shop
- The Lewestowne Press (our quarterly newsletter)
- A copy our annual Journal of The Lewes Historical Society
- Advance notice of programs, lectures, events and special exhibits
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The Lewes Historical Society depends on volunteers to help keep the Society open and active. If you are looking for an organization to give your time to and to feel rewarded -- The Lewes Historical Society is it!
The Society has been nationally recognized for its contributions to historic preservation and history research and is visited each by visitors from all over Delaware and the United States. Volunteering at the Society is a fantastic way to find our more about our historic town and to meet people who share a passion for Lewes and its history!
Click HERE to for a list of volunteering opportunities
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47th Annual Antique Show
August 7, 2010
Vintage Base Ball Game
August 21, 2010
Friday Night Program
September 17, 2010
Cannonball Race
September 19, 2010
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Ryves Holt House - LHS Museum Shop
Monday - Saturday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Lewes Maritime Museum - Cannonball House
Monday - Saturday
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Lewes Life-Saving Station
Monday - Saturday
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
LHS Historic Complex
Monday - Saturday
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
*Tours leave at the top of every hour, last tour is at 3:00 pm.
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Trolley Tours
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
11:15 am
12:45 pm
Historic Lewes Kayak Tour
Tuesdays, 9:00 am
(weather permitting)
Call Quest Kayak for more information: 302-644-7020
$65.00 per person
Haunted Lewes Tour
Saturdays, 8:30 pm
July 3rd - August 14th
Cemetery Tour - St Peter's Graveyard
Tuesdays, 4:00 pm
July 6th - August 10th
Walking Tour of Lewes Architechture
July 2, 16, 30
August 13, 27
10:00 am
*All specialty tours are $5.00 per person and meet at The Ryves Holt House (on the corner of Second & Mulberry Streets) unless otherwise noted. RSVP is highly reccomended for all specialty tours.
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