October 15th, 2013
Historic Haunts, Historic Lewes, Delaware, The First Town in The First State, Lewes Historical Society, Explore, Learn, Delmarva Historic Haunts…Saturday, 10/19, 10/26, Aren’t You Curious?
I think I am curious, definitely…The First Town in The First State!! So much history, connecting the past with the present.
The Lewes Historical Society, http://www.historiclewes.org, will be hosting Delmarva Historic Haunts, http://www.delmarvahistorichaunts.com, to explore the curious happenings in Historic Lewes, Delaware. You do not have to walk far to be immersed in the history of Lewes.
On 2nd and Market Streets you will find Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church. The Parish was established in 1681 and it does have the oldest cemetery in Delaware. You can visit the cemetery….plenty of visitors do.
You will have 2 opportunities to investigate paranormal activities in Historic Lewes. The schedule is as follows:
Saturday, 10/19 – 2 times to choose from. Either 7 p.m. until 10 p.m., or, 10:30 p.m. until 1:30 a.m.
Saturday, 10/26 – The same schedule.
It is $25 per person. If you are planning on bringing children, please note that they have to be 13 years of age and older. Reservations are required. Call 302-645-7670. Please meet at the Lewes Historic Complex at 110 Shipcarpenter Street in the Midway School #178.
By participating in this haunt, you will investigate some of the mysterious activities. Delmarva Historic Haunts will show you the data that has been collected. They have done plenty of research of paranormal activity in the area and in locations like Gettysburg, Ft. Delaware, and many more.
The CANNONBALL HOUSE – It was built around 1765. It is now the home of The Lewes Historical Society’s Maritime Museum. It is a rare example of a Lewes house remaining on one site its entire existence. Location? The corner of Bank Street and Front Street.
The rest of the tour will take place visiting the Museums of The Lewes Historical Society at the Historic Complex. There are 9 buildings dating from the mid 1600’s to the late 1800’s. Location? 110 Shipcarpenter Street.
BURTON-INGRAM HOUSE – It dates to 1789. It is noted for the fine Federal period and colonial furnishings. This is an elegant home with several extraordinary museum pieces.
OLD DOCTOR’S OFFICE – Circa 1840. It houses collections of mid to late nineteenth century medical instruments. It is the only example of Greek Revival architecture in Lewes. It cannot be confirmed if it was the only building of that style constructed in Lewes. It contains about 500 volumes of medical texts.
RABBIT’S FERRY HOUSE – It dates to around 1740. This house is an example of rural Sussex County architecture. It reflects the hard and simple life of Southern Delaware’s 18th century farmers. This house if the home of the Lewes Historical Society’s fine collection of 18th century kitchen ware and furnishings.
You have the town, the experts and the buildings to become a paranormal investigator if only for a few hours…..have a great time!!
Note: Information for this post has been taken from The Lewes Historical Society’s website. Check it out!!
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