April 10th, 2015
The timing of the tulip’s appearance is an inexact science and to that end, the committees in charge of the annual Tulip Festival in Lewes, Delaware, decided to expand the time frame of the event to enhance the chances that the tulips will be visible during the event. The event dates span two week-ends, April 9th to April 18th, with special events planned on the first week-end.
Having said that and having visited Lewes, yesterday, Thursday….it might be better to come to see the tulips next week. It is what it is, mother nature does it again. But, if you like to have fun at the beach, by no means come on down.
This is the 6th Annual Tulip Festival. The Lewes Chamber of Commerce continues to partnership with Lewes in Bloom, The Lewes Historical Society, Lewes Parks & Recreation, the Zwaanendael Museum and the Historic Lewes Farmers Market to present this annual celebration.
For a schedule of events, please visit http://www.leweschamber.com. The Lewes Chamber of Commerce is located at 120 Kings Highway, in Lewes. Tel. 302-645-8073 They also have a Facebook Page.
Have a great week-end!
April 11th, 2012
Where the Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean meet at Cape Henlopen, that’s where you will find the charming coastal town of Lewes. It is no ordinary town; it is the First town in the First State.
If you are visiting the Delaware Beaches you will be surprised to see so many events and activities. To tell you the truth, this has been such an unusual year. The weather, the towns, the residents and all of you visitors have made the Second Season a lot of fun. It went by so quickly.
Let’s get on with what’s going on in Lewes, Delaware.
Thursday, 4/12 through Sunday, 4/15 – 3rd Annual Lewes Tulip Festival. Lewes in Bloom and other volunteers have planted more than 10,000 bulbs in the City’s parks and public places in the past 3 years.
Originally, the colors selected were red and white and blue, colors of both, the Dutch and American flags.
The Lewes Historical Society is hosting a new event this year, associated with the Preservations Awared. It is called Restoration Destination; a Restoration and Home Builder’s Expo to be held at the Lewes Presbyterian Church, located at 133 Kings Highway, on Friday and Saturday. More info? www.historiclewes.org.
Please visit http://www.leweschamber.com, for details on this most awaited festival. Just click on News and Events. There will be Tulip Trolley Tours, Photography Contest, Quilt Exhibit. Call 302-645-8073. Stop by the Lewes Chamber of Commerce located at 120 Kings Highway.
On The Rocks Bar & Grill – Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. On the Boardwalk at the Lewes Ferry Terminal you will find On The Rocks Bar & Grill. Right where the Cape May-Lewes Ferry is also located, 43 Cape Henlopen Drive. The views are unparalleled.
I wrote a post on this popular Bar & Grill on August 17, 2011. All you have to do is click on the month of August and scroll down to the date. I had to go and try their hamburgers, which by they way, are sooo good. Their website is www.ontherocksde.com. You can also find them on Facebook.
Friday, 4/13 and Saturday 4/14 – Sydney’s Music Revival at Bethany Blues Lewes, located at 18385 Coastal Highway (Rt. 1). Website? http://www.bethanyblues.com. The entertainment will start at 8 p.m.
On Friday, 4/13 – Big Hat, No Cattle
On Saturday, 4/14 – Elwood Bishop
Saturday, 4/14 – Flea Market at the Seaside Nature Center from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The Flea Market is hosted by The Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park. The Seaside Nature Center is inside the Park located at 15099 Cape Henlopen Dr. For purposes of GPS you might need to put in the old address, 42 Cape Henlopen Drive, Lewes, DE 19958.
Clean items may be donated by dropping them off on Friday, 4/13, at the Nature Center Auditorium from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. If it rains, the flea market will be held in the Auditorium. More info? Please visit www.friendsofcapehenlopen.org.
At the Zwaanendael Museum, located at 3rd St. and Savannah Rd., you will find on Saturday, 4/14:
The Zwaanendael Women’s Club sponsors “Get Ready for Earth Day”. There will be Conservation Exhibits and information throughout the whole day.
The Museum will also be presenting on Saturday “Savory Sussex” from 3 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Charlie Smith, 4th generation farmer and co-owner of T.S. Smith & Sons farm in Bridgeville, DE will be the speaker at the final installment of “Savory Sussex”. This is a Free event. Call to reserve a seat since there is limited space. Tel. 302-645-1148.
Charlie Smith will talk about his farm’s 105 year history, its sustainable approach to agriculture and the public’s opportunity to visit and tour the farm. Samples of cream of asparagus soup made by Charlie’s sister, Susan, will be shared along with the family recipe.
I had the opportunity to visit and tour this magnificent farm. You can check my post written on September 29, 2011. Just click on the month of September and scroll down to the date.
Have a great week-end in Lewes!! Talk to you later…
April 15th, 2011
The historic town of Lewes is once again in full bloom on this beautiful, cool spring day. It is the 2nd Annual Lewes Tulip Festival. It celebrates spring and Lewes’ Dutch heritage. All festivities are centered around Zwaanendael Park. Cannot miss it.
Trolley rides, photography exhibits, worshops and even a quilt exhibit. More info? Please call 302-645-8073 or visit www.leweschamber.com. But, hurry, it might rain tomorrow.
Talk to you later….have a good one!!
March 31st, 2011
Visitors that come to Lewes are always enchanted by the character of this Historic Town. The shops, the restaurants, the scenery. But, Lewes is also known for its residents. They are friendly, loyal, and most of all really love the town and what it stands for. Lewes has so many events on their 2011 schedule.
Thursday, 3/31 – Bethany Blues, Lewes is celebrating their 2 year anniversary starting at 8:00 p.m. Bethany Blues is located at 18385 Coastal Highway. Tel. 302-644-2500. Since it will be a celebration, they will be having great specials.
Live music by Jimi Smooth & Hit Time. Their genre is Funk, R & B, and Soul. You know, favorite Motown and Soul classics. Check their website at www.jimismoothandhittime.com. If you visit Dewey Beach in the summer, they are regulars at the Delaware Beaches.
Saturday, 4/2 – Cooking Demonstration, Inspirational Talk and Book Signing at 10:00 a.m. Location? Seekers, Spiritual Treasures at St. Peter’s Square, in the parish hall of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church located at 211 Mulberry St., Lewes. You can visit www.seekerslewes.com or call 302-645-9916.
Seekers has a mission of offering resources for spiritual growth, knowledge and inspiration for people of all faiths.
Katie Moose is the author of her cookbook God’s Bounty. She will be signing the book and giving a demonstration. She is from Easton, Maryland and has written a number of guidebooks and other cookbooks.
I have Chesapeake’s Bounty and Chesapeake’s Bounty II. One of the recipes I featured as a post on this blog. It was her Corn Chowder. You can see this post by clicking on the month of April, 2010 and scroll down to the 27th.
Saturday, 4/2 – A Talk about Delaware’s Lighthouses at 2:00 p.m. Free!! The talk will be given by Judith Roales of the Delaware River and Bay Lighthouse Foundation. Location? The Zwaanendael Museum at 102 Kings Highway, Lewes.
This foundation is working actively on behalf of Delaware’s Lighthouses. The State’s oldest one, at Cape Henlopen was lost to erosion in 1924. The Bombay Hook Light one was demolished in 1974, the New Castle Bar Light was destroyed in 1982 and the Mahon River Light burned in 1984 just at the preservation group was being formed. For more info. you can call 302-645-1148 or visit www.history.delaware.gov.
Saturday, 4/9 – Flea Market – Seaside Nature Center located inside the Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes. Time? From 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. It is sponsored by the Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park.
Items can be dropped off at the Nature Center Friday, 4/8 from 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. For more info. please call 302-858-6127 or visit www.friendsofcapehenlopen.org.
Sunday, 4/10 – Autism Delaware half-marathon, 5K and children’s run. All starting and ending at Irish Eyes on Anglers Rd., Lewes. Registration starts at 6:45 a.m. and the runs will start at 7:50 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.
$10 for children’s run, other prices range from $20 to $55 depending on the race and date registered. Runners can also raise money for Autism Delaware. For more info., please call 302-644-3410 or visit www.delautism.org.
Thursday, 4/14 – Lewes Preservation Dinner, which is sponsored by the Lewes Historical Society to honor area residents for their commitment to historical preservation will be at the Lewes Yacht Club starting at 5:30 p.m. $50. Inf you need more info., please call 302-645-7670 or visit www.historiclewes.org.
Mark your calendars or see if you can make it to Lewes on the Week-End of April 15th and 16th.
It is the 2nd Annual Lewes Tulip Festival. The Town of Lewes celebrates spring and the town’s Dutch heritage. It is centered around Zwaanendael Park.
In the fall of 2009, Lewes in Bloom selected red and white tulips and blue Muscari bulbs to showcase a red, white and blue theme; colors of the Dutch and American flags.
This past fall the addition of pink tulips will add to the color spectrum; also more red and white bulbs were planted, as well.
Trolley rides will be $5. There will be photography exhibits, workshops about historical restoration; a quilt exhibit, as well. For more info., please call 302-645-8073 or visit www.leweschamber.com.
April 16th is also Dutch-American Friendship Day, at the Zwaanendael Museum. Focused on Lewes’s Dutch roots. It is free from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. For info. please call 302-645-1148 or visit www.historydelaware.gov.
Saturday, 4/16 – Plant Sale – Sponsored by the Beebe Medical Center Auxiliary. Location? Beebe’s Tunnell Cancer Center, at 18947 John J. Williams Highway (Rt. 24) near Midway. 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Rain date? It will be April 17th. For more info., please call 302-645-3531.
Have a great time!!…talk to you later….
April 21st, 2010
Knowing that the Lewes Tulip Festival was coming up, I decided to take a drive into this charming and historic town. Besides the historic designation of Lewes, what makes this town is its residents. They are the guardians of its preservation and it shows. One way or another, they are all involved; they basically energize the town and it’s contagious.
In the past weeks, I had noticed all the tulips in bloom. I did not know that they had planted over 4,000 tulips last fall. They also created a tulip library located at the Lewes Public Library with about 28 different varieties.
As the season gets into gear, Lewes is already having plenty of events for visitors and residents alike. For more information on what the Lewes Chamber of Commerce has to offer, please visit their website www.leweschamber.com. You may also call them at 302-645-8073. Toll free number is 877-465-3937.
If you are in Lewes, and would like to visit the Chamber, they are located on Kings Highway, in the historic Fisher-Martin House, right next to the Zwaanendael Museum. You cannot miss it. Betsy Reamer is their President and you may contact her at the above mentioned telephones.
For anyone that is wondering what is the historic Fisher-Martin House, I would like to inform you that this charming gambrel-roofed home was moved from the country at Coolspring (on Rt. 9) back in 1980 as part of the 350th anniversary of the first European settlement. It was built around 1730. The Lewes Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Bureau’s Information Center make this beautiful building their home.
Being that Lewes was the first Dutch settlement in Delaware, it is the perfect place to hold a tulip festival. Afterall, we associate tulips with the Dutch. The town is full of them, showcasing red, white and blue, among the colors; these which are the Dutch and American flags colors.
Another part of the festival is the Photography Contest. 4 categories: Lewes Architecture, Lewes Landscapes, Quitessential Lewes (iconic Lewes images) and tulips photograped in the Lewes georgraphic area. Two divisions: 17 and under and Adult. Already the winners have been chosen and the photographs will be on display during the Tulip Festival at the Zwaanendael Park, under the white tent. I saw the Grand Prize winner’s photograph and you could almost touch it. Its name is “Satin & Velvet.
On Saturday, 4/24, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Plein Art artists from the Cape Artists will be painting in Mary Vessels Park on Market Street, Stango Park at the Lewes Library and Zwaanendael Park on Savannah Rd. and Kings Highway.
So much to enjoy, so please join the festivities which include: Tiptoe to the Trolley Tours, Historic Preservation Awards, Photo Contest, Delft Exhibits, Plein Air Artists, Bonnet Stroll Contest. Workshops: Historic Preservation Sustainability, Photography, History of Tulips. All this info. can be found by visiting www.leweschamber.com.
As I was leaving Lewes I noticed that I was smiling. What can I say? This is what this town does to you….it makes your day. I hope you attend the festival and have a great time….talk to you later.
Note: Information about the Fisher-Martin House was t aken from www.visitdelaware.com. Information on the Tulip Festival was taken from different press releases, and by visiting the Lewes Chamber of Commerce.
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