September 6th, 2012
 Never get tired of taking its picture. A quaint historic town, Lewes, is an attraction for many visiting the Delaware Beaches. Lots of restaurants, shops and plenty to do. It is a great week-end get-away; only a couple hours from Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
If you are visiting Lewes, this is what’s going on this week-end.
Until Sunday, 9/9 – The Kalmar Nyckel is docked at the Cape-May Lewes Ferry Terminal. Tours, Day Sail, and Even a Pirate Sail are available. All you have to do is check their schedule by visiting http://www.kalmarnyckel.org/bookasail.asp. The original Kalmar Nyckel was one of America’s pioneering colonial ships. The present one serves as Delaware’s seagoing Goodwill Ambassador.
 This Memorial is at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal in Lewes. If you happen to see this little, very innocent, seagull…and you are having something to eat at the On The Rocks Bar & Grill right there at the Cape May Lewes Ferry….he will steal your food. Does not matter if you are a child or a more matured individual. I saw him. If he could have lifted a hamburger, he would have done so. So, you have been warned.
Friday, 9/7 – Lewes “History Happy Hour” – Jim Bertholet presents ” The Life and Work of a Surfmen in the US Life-Saving Service 1870’s-1915″, at the Lewes Life-Saving Station at the Canal and Front Street next to the Lightship Overfalls. Mr. Bertholet is a life-long history buff who grew up on the Jersey shore and always had a particular interest in maritime history, especially the US Life-Saving Service and US Lighthouses.
Saturday, 9/8 – Historic Lewes Farmers’ Market, at the Lewes Historical Society Complex, located at 110 Shipcarpenter Street. 8 a.m. until Noon. More info? Please visit http://www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org. The website has very good information, including recipes.
Saturday, 9/8 – The Seventh Annual Chocolate Tasting in The Park, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. at the Biden Center in Cape Henlopen State Park. $5.00 admission gives you 6 tastings. Please note that admission to the State Park is still in effect.
Sunday, 9/9 – 3rd Annual Treat the Beat sponsored by the Beebe Medical Foundation. 5K Walk. Location? At the George H.P. Smith Park at Blockhouse Pond behind Beebe Medical Center. The 5K Walk travels through Lewes and raises funds for Cardiac and Vascular Services at Beebe Medical Center. In 2011, $17,000 were raise from this event, and a portion of the funds were used by Beebe’s Cardiac Rehab Dept. to purchase a recumbent cross training machine. Participation is free but all walkers must register. All participants are encouraged to donate or raise donations.
Sunday, 9/9 – Market on the Green at The Villages of Five Points from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. More info? Please visit http://www.thevillagesoffivepoints.com.
Monday, 9/10 – At the Zwaanendael Museum, located at 102 Kings Highway, in Lewes. His Majesty’s Sloop DeBraak, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Learn its history. The DeBraak capsized on May 25, 1798. The program includes a trip to the hull facility near Cape Henlopen State Park. It will be an interpreter-led tour of the ship’s remains. $10 in advance by making a reservation on the website http://www.history.delaware.gov.
Tuesday, 9/18 – Chicks for Charity of Southern Delaware Dinner at Fish On Restaurant located at The Villages of Five Points in Lewes, Delaware. This group is led by Kari and Marci and is dedicated to making life a little easier for those in need. Their first dinner was in 2010; one charity picked per month. If you want to know more about this non-profit, please visit http://www.chicksforcharity.us. It starts at 6:30 p.m. $25 per person, guys are also welcomed. It includes gratuity. Cash or check only payable to Fish On. This month’s dinner will benefit La Red Health Center. This Center provides affordable, quality healthcare to the residents of Sussex County. http://laredhealthcenter.org There will be raffle items and a 50/50 too!! RSVP to gals4thegood@aol.com. No calls to the restaurant, please.
A Tip: If you are visiting Lewes or if you are a resident of our Delaware Beaches….Want to go for a bike ride? Park at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal and you will find a hut from Lewes Cycle Sports. It is self serve. Plenty of bikes for rent. Open from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Tel. 302-644-2453.
Have a good one!! Talk to you later…
February 10th, 2012
The Delaware Beaches have not taken a break this winter. Every time I thought that there was nothing going on, they again surprised me with events, activities, and entertainment. They bring visitors to the beach. And, long gone are those days when all I would encounter on the roads was a car here or there. Lately, the week-ends have been so crowded that it had been difficult to find parking in downtown Rehoboth Beach.
So what’st going on? Read on….
Lewes
Friday and Saturday, 2/10 and 2/11 – It is the 6th Annual Lewes Winter Fest Barkfest & Pet Pageant. It is a 2 day event taking place in the historic commercial district in Lewes. Around Second Street and across the canal at Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant. If you are visiting Lewes this week-end you will find Valentine-themed specials and discounts.
The Barkfest has 2 activities: The “Yappy Hour” at Irish Eyes from 5-7 p.m. on Friday. Special beverages like the “Mutt-ini” and “Cat-atonic”, for Pets and People who like to “Yap”. Irish Eyes is located at 213 Anglers Rd. The Pet Pageant is the other activity. It will be on Bank Street, (renamed Bark Street for this special event) on Saturday beginning at 2 p.m.
The Pet Pageant is a competition with 4 categories: formal wear, leisure wear, companion look-alike, and kids freestyle (open to kids only). Advance registration for the pageant will take place at P.U.P.S. (Pawsitively Unique Pet Shop) on Second St. and in front of the Citizen’s Bank on Second St.on the day of the event.
Please note that this event will be benefiting the Georgetown S.P.C.A., which will also be collecting donations of blankets, sheets, pet food, kitty litter, pet toys, dog bones, and bleach for kennel cleaning to “Fill the Van” during both the Yappy Hour and Pet Pageant events.
More info? Call 302-645-8073.
Saturday, 2/11 – Valentine’s Art, Antiques & Collectibles Sale. 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Rabbits Ferry House, 110 Shipcarpenter Street in Lewes. Antiques and collectibles for you or for someone special. More info.? 302-645-7670, or visit www.historiclewes.org.
Saturday, 2/11 – Savory Sussex at the Zwaanendael Museum, from 2 – 4 p.m. Local Chef provides interesting commentary on flavors of Sussex County. More info? Call 302-645-1148. Zwaanendael Museum is located at 102 Kings Highway.
Rehoboth Beach
Friday, 2/10 – The Rehoboth Beach Film Society is pleased to present a screening of “Money Matters” as part of the On Screen/In Person tour. The screening will take place at 2 p.m. at the Theater in the Education and Humanities Building, at Delaware State University in Dover, Delaware.
“Money Matters” director, Ryan Richmond will be present to introduce the film. A graduate of New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, Ryan Richmond began his film career as a cinematographer, during which he shot more than 60 films and music videos. Emerging filmmakers can take this opportunity to meet Ryan and discuss the challenges and triumphs he experienced in making his directorial debut.
This coming of age drama follows a 14 year old biracial girl, Monique (aka “Money”) Matters, as she navigates the inner city. Her relationship with her sickly, single mother, Pamela, is strained, because her mother wrestles with her personal demons by thrusting religion onto Money as a way to repent for her own mistakes…
Tickets are $4 for Film Society members, $5 for the general public. Tickets can be purchased online at www.rehobothfilm.com, by calling 302-645-9095, ext 1.
Note: Rehoboth Beach Film Society has been selected by the Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation to be a host site for the first year of the On Screen/In Person film touring program. The goal is to bring the vision of some of the country’s best independent filmmakers to a broad audience throughout the mid-Atlantic region, especially in communities with limited access to their work.
Saturday, 2/11 – Merchants’ Attic I – The State’s Largest Indoor Garage Sale. Venue? The Rehoboth Beach Convention Hall, 229 Rehoboth Avenue. The doors will open at 9:30 a.m., rain or shine. The hours will be 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. No admission fee; however donations for the benefit of the Chamber Event Fund are appreciated. Vendors include Odysea, Josephine’s Daughter, The Pelican Loft and many more!! For more info. please call The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce at 302-227-6446 or visit the website www.beach-fun.com.
If one Merchants” Attic was not enough, there will be a Merchants’ Attic II on March 17th.
Saturday, 2/11 – 3rd Annual Winter Concert presented by CAMP Rehoboth Chorus at 7 p.m., at Epworth United Methodist Church at Holland Glade Rd., Rehoboth Beach. $15 tickets can be purchased on line at www.camprehoboth.com, by calling 302-887-5620 or by visiting CAMP Rehoboth at 37 Baltimore Ave. in Rehoboth Beach.
Until February 19th – Clear Space Theatre Company’s production of Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit” at the Clear Space Theatre located at 20 Baltimore Ave. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7 p.m. Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and $15 for students/children. They are available online at www.clearspacetheatre.org, by phone at 302-227-2270 or in person at the box office on 20 Baltimore Ave.
Have a great week-end!! Talk to you later….
January 31st, 2012
No reason to stay indoors this winter. You can kick back and relax or do a little bit of this or a little bit of that. The beaches don’t seem to want to take a rest so if you are coming to the Delaware Beaches this week, this is what’s in store for you.
Lewes
Wednesday, 2/1 – 2/28 – Exhibit – Art Treasures from the Delaware Historical Society. The Lewes Historical Society and Peninsula Gallery, at 520 E. Savannah Rd. will be hosting this exhibit. Saturday, 2/4 – Preview Party from 5 – 8 p.m. For more info., please visit www.historiclewes.org.
Saturday, 2/4 – Fundraising Event to Benefit Mike Jennings at Lazy Susan’s “Hot Fat Crabs”, right on Coastal Highway (Rt. 1). On January 9th, Mike Jennings was hit head on by an oncoming truck leaving him with serious medical injuries. The proceeds from this event will go directly to Mike to help cover major medical costs and future rehab needs. So, please join everyone for “Cheers to Jennings” at 5 p.m. for an all you can eat shrimp and beer event. $25 a ticket at the door. There will be a live auction, as well.
Saturday, 2/4 – Dr. Nancy Targett, Dean, College of Earth, Ocean & Environment will be presenting “UD’s Wind Turbine and Other Environmental Innovations” at the Zwaanendael Museum on Savannah Rd. & Third St. at 7 p.m.
Sunday, 2/5 – Fenwick Island Lighthouse will be presented by Jan Thompson. This is part of the Lighthouse Lecture Series at the Zwaanendael Museum, at 2 p.m. More info? Please visit www.history.delaware.gov.
Rehoboth Beach
Wednesday, 2/1 – The Wednesday Business Mixer Returns to the Frogg Pond from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. They say that for the Business Mixer to be successful, they are seeking the participation of local businesses and entrepeneurs.
The Wednesday Business Mixer will give you the opportunity to meet with other local business people and develop your business network, enjoy a free buffet of light hors d’oeuvres, business-sponsored door prizes, entertainment by Viki Dee and enter to win an I-Pad.
On February 1st the business sponsor will be Seacoast Salon, February 8th, Clear Space Productions will be the sponsor, on the 29th of February, Amerispec Inspections will the one, February 15th and February 22nd are still open as of this writing. March 7th will be Geri DiBiase Photography and the 14th of March the SPCA will be the sponsor. March 21st and 28th are still open.
If you are interested in sponsoring a Business Mixer, please contact Pete Borsai at 302-227-2364, or e-mail him at pete@thefroggpond.com.
The Frogg Pond is located at 3 South First St. in downtown Rehoboth Beach. The website? www.thefroggpond.com.
Wednesday, 2/1 – Around the World Series features critically acclaimed, award-winning international independent films. The Rehoboth Beach Film Society, the Lewes Public Library and Movies at Midway are the proud sponsors. On Wednesday at Movies at Midway at 7 p.m. The Queen of Hearts will be the featured film. Location? Upstairs Screening Room at Movies at Midway. No charge.
This charming romantic comedy paints a light-hearted portrait of a young woman experiencing the ups and down of love in contemporary Paris. Thirty-something Adele is devastated after a painful breakup. With no close friends or family, her distant cousin, Rachel, takes her in. Rachel decides that Adele’s life needs a make-over. She gets her a new job and suggests that she begin dating as many different men as possible to get over her heartbreak…..French with English subtitles. To see the trailer go to http://www.rehobothfilm.com/film_events_around_the_world.html.
Friday 2/3 – 2/19 – Blithe Spirit at Clear Space Theatre Company – Friday and Saturday evenings at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. A special matinee on Thursday, February 9th at 11 a.m. Tickest are priced $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and $15 for students/children, are available at www.clearspacetheatre.org, by phone at 302-227-2270 or in person at the box office, located at 20 Baltimore Avenue.
It is the first production that required the construction of a completely functional interior, or unit, set. Blithe Spirit will usher in a good bit of theatrical spectacle along with other technical elements.
 
Saturday, 2/4 and Sunday, 2/5 is The 2012 Lewes Polar Bear Plunge in Rehoboth Beach – Week-End Festivities
On Saturday, 2/4 – There will be a 5K Run to the Plunge, Polar Bear Cake-Off, Ice Sculpting Demonstration, Restaurant Chili Contest, activities for children.
On Sunday, 2/5 – Brrrr….The Plunge at 1 p.m. on Rehoboth Avenue and the Boardwalk. Please visit www.plungede.org because there are entry deadlines that need to be met.
South of Dewey Beach/North of Bethany Beach
Wednesday, 2/1 – The Indian River Life-Saving Station, located at the Delaware Seashore State Park will be hosting Little Keepers: Heroes of the Beach at 10 a.m. Learn about the surfmen of the United States Life-Saving Service, who lived and worked in the Indian River Life-Saving Station. The location is south of Dewey Beach and north of Bethany Beach. This program is targetted for 3 to 5 years of age. $3 per child. For info. you can call 302-227-6991. I wrote a post on The Indian River Life-Saving Station on 8/29/10. If you would like to see it just click on the month of August, 2010 and scroll to the 29th.
 
Friday, 2/3 – The Venue? Mangoes located at Garfield parkway and The Boardwalk in Bethany Beach. 7:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. Hosted by Alpha Alpha Sorority. It is their annual Fundraiser Dance, featuring live music by The Funsters. Light refreshments and dessert, Chinese auction and 50/50 cash drawing. Tickets? $20 per person. No tickets will be sold at the door. You can purchase your tickets at Miller’s Creek on Rt. 26 in Millville, about 3 miles west of Bethany Beach or at Seaquels located at 4 Town Rd. in Ocean View, just a couple of miles west of Bethany Beach.
All proceeds from this event will benefit the local community. In the past Alpha Alpha Sorority has donated to needy families, Families in Crisis, Justin’s Beach House, Indian River School District, among others. Should be a fun event so be ready to party; it is a lively band.
As you can see the Beaches are busy….this is just a sample of the many things to do. As usual, favorite restaurants are open; some of them offering live entertainment….Enjoy your time at the beach, plenty of shopping; lots and lots of sales….
 Monday's Sunset
January 13th, 2012
If you are visiting the Delaware Beaches you will be surprised to find out that there is plenty to do. Being that it is a Holiday Week-End, we are expecting lots of visitors in town enjoying what, we, residents take for granted. If you are visiting, check this out.
Rehoboth Beach
Friday, 1/13 – Artist’s Exhibit – Works on Canvass at MIXX located at 26 Baltimore St. from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. It is open to the public. Artist? Geri Dibiase from Geri Dibiase Photography, Lewes, Delaware.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 1/13-1/15 – The Rehoboth Beach Film Society is presenting at the Bellmoor Inn, located at 6 Christian St., a 3-part analytical film series that explores aspects of the human experience. Each film includes a post-screening discussion.
The first film to be screened on Friday will be the Visitor at 7 p.m. On Saturday, the next film will be As it is in Heaven at 2 p.m. and on Sunday, The Fisher King will finish the series at 2 p.m.
Admission will be $13 for RBFS members and $15 for the general public. Complimentary snacks and a cash bar will be available prior to each screening.
Friday, 1/13 – Jakes Seafood located at 19178 Coastal Highway (Rt.1) will have entertainer, Dave Sherman, from 6 – 9 p.m., performing vocals and acoustic guitar; playing favorites from the 60s, 70s, 80s and a little country, as well.
On Saturday, 1/14 Jakes Seafood will be the venue for Decades Dancing Party, starting at 9 p.m. Kick off your heels and dance the night away to the 50s, 60s, and 70s. No cover!!
Friday, 1/13 – Every Friday at Nage Bistro & Wine Bar, local artists, acoustic music from 7 p.m. in their Wine Bar. Nage is located right on Rt. 1 at 19730 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach.
Lewes
Friday, 1/13 – Bethany Blues will be the venue for Sydney’s Music Revival – Opening Event for the New Season 1/13 until 5/25 on Fridays at 8 p.m.
Tonight, Friday, The Larry Tucker Band will be playing old and new school R & B with a strong Motown influence. They are also considered a big time party/dance band. This is their first appearance at Bethany Blues.
Bethany Blues is located at 618285 Coastal Highway. Tel. 302-644-2500.
Saturday, 1/14 – 18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade – Celebrate the legacy from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Savannah Rd. and Second St. in downtown, historic, Lewes.
Saturday, 1/14 – Zwaanendael Museum is hosting “Savory Sussex”. Stop by the Museum located on 102 King’s Highway, from 2 to 4 p.m. to hear Chef Jay Caputo, owner of Espuma and Porcini House in Rehoboth, provide entertaining commentaries on local flavors of Sussex County. This is the 4th talk on a 7 part, monthly, series of programs on the unique and delectable local flavors of Sussex County, Delaware. For more information and seating availability, please call 302-645-1148.
Have a great week-end!!
June 11th, 2011
It is so funny how you only visit certain places when you have guests. I had not seen Rosalyn in probably 29 years or so. Maybe even more. We have reconnected; definitely very nice. For the past week we have been all over the place; from Lewes to Berlin.
Thursday was the last tour; a walk through Second Street, Lewes, and the Zwaanendael Museum. I have been meaning to write a post on this beautiful museum but for some reason or another, I don’t know but I only mentioned it in passing.
The Delaware Beaches have a few museums and this one is definitely worth seeing. It is a small museum. Built in 1931 by the State of Delaware in memory of the Dutch settlement of 1631. The Dutch selected the point of land separating the Atlantic Ocean from the Delaware Bay 22 years after it was discovered by Henry Hudson in 1609. They thought it would have been an ideal site to establish a whaling station. Those 32 settlers were massacred by a local tribe of the Lenni Lenape Indians because of a dispute over a Dutch coat of arms the settlers had mounted on their settlement.
The Museum contains permanent and loaned exhibits dealing with the history of Lewes and Delaware, as well as Dutch gifts and exhibits.
As we came in the girl at the desk was weaving.
Then my attention went to the exhibit of Colorful Glass – The Legend of Mary Gregory, 1856 – 1908. Blues, reds, greens, light pinks and browns.
Mary Gregory had been an employee of the Boston and Sandwich Glass Factory from 1880 – 1884. “Legend” says that she painted thousands of portraits of children on colorful glassware, using white enamel.
Miss Gregory did not marry; did not have children. Painting this artwork was said to have been her way to fulfill her “maternal” longing.
Stop by so you can see it for yourself. It really is delicate and so pretty.
The first floor’s exhibit is “Maritime History on the Delaware”. It showcases 11,000 years of Lewes culture.
At the Museum you will also find the HMS DeBraak exhibit. This was a 16-gun brig-rigged sloop-of-war of the Royal Navy that capsized and sank in a storm at the north of Delaware River in 1798. In 1984 the wreck was located and identified….
The second floor of the Museum has a smaller exhibit and tables are set up for classes and discussions.
Save the Date – The 13th Annual Chautauqua Tent Show – Life on the Delaware Homefront during WWII. It will take place on Sunday, 6/19 until Thursday, 6/23. Locations? Zwaanendael Park, Stango Park and the Lewes Historical Society.
I hate to admit it but I did not know what Chautauqua meant. It is an educational movement in the U.S. that was very popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries. They were assemblies that spread throughout rural America until the mid 20’s. Chautauqua brought entertainment and culture for the whole family; speakers, teachers, musicians, entertainers, preachers and the specialists of the day.
Chautauqua – “The Most American Thing in America” is what President Rossevelt was quoted as saying.
The Zwaanendael Museum is located at the corner of Savannah Rd at Kings Highway. It is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Sundays from 1:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. It is closed on Mondays and admission is free. To schedule tours and for more information, please call 302-645-1148.
Too hot?, Too Rainy?, Tired of the Beach?, No more shopping?, Then you know what’s next…the Zwaanendael Museum. 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 29th, 2010
As usual, Lewes, is on-going with all its activities. There is no way anyone could say that this is a little sleepy town by the Delaware Beaches.
Friday, 4/30 – Sunday, 5/2 – Is the Lewes Merchants’ Spring Sidewalk Sale from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., throughout the Lewes Commercial District. It is sponsored by the Lewes Chamber of Commerce, www.leweschamber.com.
Friday, 4/30 – Queen’s Day – Celebrate the Monarchy of The Nederlands at the Zwaanendael Museum, from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. It is free and open to the public. The Zwaanendael Museum was modeled after the town hall in Hoorn, the Netherdlands, and it commemorates the founding of Delaware’s first European settlement by the Dutch in 1631.
Koninginnedag is a Dutch National Holiday and honors that nation’s 200 year old monarchy on 4/30.
Activities at the Museum will include a video about the Dutch monarchy, a display of Delftware which is a form of blue and white pottery, children’s programs, and a display of Dutch royalty memorabilia.
Visitors are encouraged to wear orange in honor of the House of Orange which is the Dutch Royal Dynasty.
Need more info? Please visit www.history-delaware.gov.
Saturday, 5/1 – British Car Show from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Lewes Historical Society located at 110 Shipcarpenter St., Tel. 302-645-7670 and website, www.historiclewes.org.
Sunday, May 2 – Blessing of the Fleet from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. at Fisherman’s Wharf on the Canal by the Drawbridge.
This is a passionate event that allows everyone to bless watermen and honor those who have died in the past year. For more information please visit www.fishlewes.com.
Have a great week-end!! I think it is going to be warm!! Talk to you later…
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