October 30th, 2014
Ghost Hunting, Delmarva Historic Haunts, Lewes Historical Society, Lewes, Delaware, “The Past is The Future with the Lights On”, Southern Delaware, Delaware Beaches
When I asked my friends if they wanted to go ghost hunting with Delmarva Historic Haunts, they were a little skeptical. But, they got out of their box and decided to join in….why not? Last Saturday, October 25th, was the perfect night for such an adventure. But, first things first…..hungry we were and we did not have to be at the Lewes Historical Society until 10:15 p.m. You heard right….the event was the second of the evening…both sold out!! There is an interest about the paranormal, really.
We arrived in Lewes with no idea where we would eat….then, the place around the corner. Touch of Italy located at 101 2nd St. in the heart of Lewes. It was the perfect dinner; a table just for us in the corner, no rush, stay as long as you want. Their website is http://www.touchofitaly.com. Tel. 302-827-2730.
A little wine and bread on the table.
Insalata Caprese
Traditional Cheese Ravioli
The Eggplant!!
The Bolognese!!
The Penne Pesto with Chicken…Awesome!!
The service was so good. We all decided that the food was excellent and the perfect restaurant for such an interesting evening.
Last year I heard about Delmarva Historic Haunts. It was at this same time when, again, the Lewes Historical Society had them come to Lewes for a ghost hunting experience. When you think about it, Lewes is the first town in the First State. These homes and buildings are some of the oldest in the state. To understand the present, you have to unleash the past. And, that’s what we were going to do.
We were going to visit the buildings that are under the Lewes Historical Society charge. We met at the Lewes Historical Society Complex….at the School House. This school house c 1898 is one of the few one room schools left in Delaware.
Everything was ready…the earlier ghost hunting brought a lot of activity to the visitors.
Rick Coherd is the Founder and CEO of Delmarva Historic Haunts, which started in 2011. What he told us was that “The Past is the Future with The Lights On”. These buildings have seen wars, births, deaths, families….they have been lived. To know more about Delmarva Historic Haunts, please visit htpp://www.delmarvahistorichaunts.com.
In the school house, there was a presentation and some of the instruments that they use for sensing paranormal activity.
Delmarva Historic Haunts take their work seriously. They offer “paranormal investigations and programs to help fund historical sites”. On that evening $2,500 were raised. Delmarva Historic Haunts donated those funds to the Lewes Historical Society. Thanks!!
So, for the ones that want to joke around…he asked that we would not pinch our friends to pretend an entity had done so, if you get my drift. We were divided into groups. I was given a K-2 which lights up when sensing paranormal activity.
They also brought along, what they called a torch….a flashlight. Then, another instrument for temperature.
In each of the homes, a docent was present explaining the history of the structure or museum. Then, the next part of the tour was in the darkness, pretty much. So no more photos from me at this time.
In the Lewes Historical Society Complex there are 9 buildings. These buildings “tell the story of Lewes through the centuries since its founding”.
On this particular night we visited:
Rabbits Ferry House c 1740
Burton-Ingram House c 1789
Thompson Country Store c 1800
Old Doctor’s Office c 1840
Midway School c 1898
We also walked through Lewes towards the Cannonball House c 1760. This house was struck by a British cannonball during the War of 1812. It is located at the corner of Bank and Front Streets. Walking around Lewes at that time of the night when you are ghost hunting is an experience in itself.
So, you want to know if we saw or felt anything right?
Every time we entered one of the buildings we would go to the first designated room. We would say our names…..someone would ask to show their presence. The torch or flashlight would be placed on a table. We would stand back. The ones, like me, that were holding the K-2 would have them out for everyone to see if their were changes in the light colors.
There was plenty of action, in all the dwellings. My neighbor, Chris, was one of those very skeptical. We were all in the Thompson Country Store. Darkness….questions asked, and flashlight kept going on and off depending on the question. Nobody was touching it. Chris said: “My thighs are so cold from the inside out”. They put the temperature gage and you could see the temperature dropping very rapidly. I think she was freaking out! My K-2 was flashing like crazy, and the guy next to me was feeling that coldness from the inside out, as well, from the toes to his chest.
The funny thing is, Chris is never cold. She hardly wears a coat so as I write this I am laughing because just to see her face was priceless as she described it. Lol!!
We were in the Cannonball House….3rd floor where activity is usually encountered. But, just as we got into the room, they said we had to move to the next museum. Everyone had left the room, except my friend, Debbie, and I. I turned around with my K-2 on hand and said “Come on aren’t you going to light this up?” OMG the K-2 started flashing like crazy going into different colors. Debbie and I were looking at each other and were then leaving the room and it was at the 3rd step of the stairs when it completely stopped. One more flashing after leaving the building and one more flashing on the corner…..I think the whole town has paranormal activity.
Delmarva Historic Haunts is planning on coming back in November. I will let you know. You have to have an open mind….
Check the website for the Lewes Historical Society by clicking on http://www.historiclewes.org.
Events coming up:
November 14th – Lunch & Learn. The Wreath-Making Industry of Milton.
December 6th – The 41st Annual Christmas Tour of Lewes.
See you!!
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