October 5th, 2013
What’s Going On? Lewes, Delaware, Events, Activities, The Second Season, The First Town in The First State, Saturday, 10/5, Sunday, 10/6, Delaware Beaches, Southern Delaware
Destination? Lewes, Delaware!! This seaside, quaint and historic town was the first first settled by the Dutch in 1631. Named Swanendael which also means Valley of the Swans. It is located right at Cape Henlopen, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Delaware Bay.
Lewes is a year round resort with many events, activities, and entertainment being offered practically every week-end. The town is very walkable with plenty of restaurants and shops, art galleries and museums.
The Visitor Center and Lewes Chamber of Commerce are located at 120 Kings Highway, in the historic Fisher-Martin House next to the Zwaanendael Museum.
So….What’s Going On?
Saturday, 10/5, Sunday, 10/6 – “TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME” – Mid-Atlantic VBBL Championship Tournament. The Lewes Historical Society is the home of the Lewes Vintage Base Ball Club. This is a vintage ball club that participates in the Mid Atlantic Vintage Base Ball League and a member of the Vintage Base Ball Association. They play the games at the University of Delaware Lewes Campus near the Virden Conference Center at 700 Pilottown Rd. The earlies known reference as of today, of baseball in Lewes, is from February 1874 when a match between Lewes and Milton was advertised for March 1, 1874.
Rules are a bit different: The ability to catch the ball on one bounce for an out and no gloves are permitted for fielders. Pitchers throw underhand; batters are called strikers; foul balls can be caught on the bounce for an out.
The tournament on Saturday and Sunday starts at Noon. It looks like the weather will be perfect for a day at the park!!
Saturday, 10/5 – LEWES HISTORICAL SOCIETY OCTOBER CRAFT FAIR – 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Historical Complex located at Second & Shipcarpenter Streets, one block from downtown Historic Lewes. This is a very popular fair, bringing many visitors to Lewes. There will be many fine crafstmen from Delaware and the Eastern Shore, exhibiting crafts in the media ranging from pottery to woodworking. Listen to live music, walk through the historical sites and enjoy a beautiful Second Season in Lewes.
Saturday, 10/5 – LEWES IN BLOOM PLANT SALE – As you walk through Historic Lewes, please stop by 2nd & Bank Street for the Lewes in Bloom Plant Sale, which will start at 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. More info? Please visit http://www.lewesinbloom.org.
Saturday, 10/5 – FALL HISTORIC LEWES FARMERS’ MARKET – The Historic Lewes Farmers Market has added a Fall Market which begins today, Saturday, 10/5 until Saturday, November 23rd, which is the last Saturday before Thanksgiving. It will be located at Shields Elementary School Public Parking Lot on Savannah Rd. & Sussex Drive. Your favorite vendors will be there…fall veggies, fruits, flowers…More info? Please visit http://www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org.
Saturday, 10/5, Sunday, 10/6 – FALL SALE IN HISTORIC LEWES – Merchants are offering plenty of sales on Saturday and Sunday throughout the Historic Lewes Commercial District….great merchandise at amazing prices. 10 a.m. through 5 p.m.
Saturday, 10/5 – SHIPWRECKS, STORMS & SCIENCE – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Zwaanendael Museum. Today, Saturday, will be a long slate of historical games and maritime history, and archaeology activities. At 2 p .m. there will be a presentation on the Roosevelt Inlet and DeBraak shipwrecks. Please call 302-645-1148 for more info.
Saturday, 10/5 – LEWES’ 18TH ANNUAL BOAST THE COAST MARITIME FESTIVAL – 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. Maritime-themed activities throughout the day and into the evening. The Boast the Coast activities in 1812 Park and at the City Duck will begin at 11 a.m. The Lighted Boat Parade culminates the day’s activities at dusk on the canal. To check the schedule of activities, please visit http://www.leweschamber.com/event/chamber-events/lewes-18th-annual-boast-coast.maritime-festival.
Sunday, 10/6 – RUN 4 THE HOUSE 5K – 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. – Join Irish Eyes and help support families with seriously ill or injured children staying at the Ronal McDonal House of Delaware. This is the 2nd annual 5K Run/Walk on Sundahy. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with the race starting at 9 a.m. Irish Eyes will be hosting a post party with free drinks and food.
Registration on the day of the race is $25. Student entry is $20. Ronald McDonald will be on hand for free 1k Children’s Run for children 10 and under. Ribbons will be awarded to all children who finish. Free t-shirts for all registered runners and walkers. For more information on the race and the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware, please visit http://www.running4thehouse.com.
Have a great week-end!!
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