April 6th, 2013
What’s Going On?, Lewes, Delaware, Commemoration of the War of 1812, First Town in the First State, Delaware Beaches, Southern Delaware
The War of 1812 is being commemorated in Historic Lewes with events all week-end long.
Saturday, 4/6 – Experience the guns of Fort McHenry as the Fort McHenry Guard will be in town to demonstrate cannon firing at the Parade Field, across from the Nature Center, at Cape Henlopen State Park between 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Park entry frees may apply.
The Fort McHenry Guard is a historical organization sponsored by the National Park Service and The Patriots of Fort McHenry. It is composed of specially recruited “Volunteers in Parks” who provide visitors with a touchstone to the past. More info? Please visit http://www.fortmchenryguard.org.
Saturday, 4/6 – 12:30 p.m. The public is invited to join leading regional and national scholars for presentations at St. Peter’s Church Hall regarding the War of 1812 in the Mid-Atlantic and some of the newest in historical findings about “America’s Second War of Independence”. This event is free and open to the public.
For any additional information about the commemoration week-end for the War of 1812 or on The Lewes Historical Society, please visit http://www.historiclewes.org.
Saturday, 4/6 – Lantern Tour of Fort Miles – 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Locations? Fort Miles Orientation Building. Tour the gun battery by lantern light and learn how soldiers defended our coast during World War II. Ages 10 +. Pre-registration required by calling 302-645-6852. $5 per person, cash only.
Fort Miles was a key factor of the nation’s coastal defense during and after WWII. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and it is located inside Cape Henlopen State Park.
Sunday, 4/7 – Fort McHenry Guard will be at The Lewes Historical Society Complex at 110 Shipcarpenter Street in Historic Lewes, demonstrating musket drill and their Fife & Drum Corps will be playing. Activities for everyone. This event is free and open to the public.
Sunday, 4/7 – The public is invited for a Rededication and Commemoration of the War of 1812 at the 1812 Memorial Park on Front Street in Historic Lewes. Invited speakers include Governor Jack Markell, Senator Tom Carper, and a representative from the British Embassy. This event is free and open to the public.
Sunday, 4/7 – A War of 1812 Commemoration Diner, including an 1812 inspired dinner. Location? The Lewes Yacht Club. Reservations are required and are $100 per person. It will include an 1812 dinner, special Dogfish Head brew called Province Ale Porter and wine. To purchase tickets on line, please visit http://www.historiclewes.org, or call 302-645-7670.
Have a great week-end!!
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