Delaware

Begin a foray into Delaware history with the hidden heritage of Lewes, the first town in the first state. Or plunge right into the thick of action during the Revolutionary War. Unless, of course, it sounds more appealing to simply sample the charms of Middletown’s Olde-Tyme Peach Festival. With a catalogue of Delaware history books ranging from the fast lane of Interstate 95 to the brooding walls of Fort Delaware, any trip through the state’s past reveals a singularly rewarding story.
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Hidden History of Lewes
Hidden History of Lewes
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Wilmington in Vintage Postcards
Wilmington in Vintage Postcards
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Hidden History of Lewes

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Proudly laying claim to the title of the first town in the first state, Lewes, Delaware, has a history brimming with little-known tales of gentleman pirates, desperate acts of cannibalism and a failed British bombardment in the War of 1812.


Another attempted invasion occurred in 1853, when raucous New England fishermen intent on having a good time were repelled by residents armed with clubs and an old cannon. In 1926, the Cape Henlopen Lighthouse toppled onto the beach. With the light extinguished, bootleggers had an easier time plying their trade. On January 5, 1932, a captured rumrunner was accidentally set ablaze when an oil slick caught fire on the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal. Author Michael Morgan explores stories of impromptu presidential dips, charismatic preachers, German POW camps and other lost tales from the history of Lewes.

Hidden History of Lewes

Wilmington in Vintage Postcards

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Situated strategically in the midst of such large urban centers as Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York City, the city of Wilmington, Delaware, boasts its own unique character as well as a fascinating and continuously evolving history that has spanned more than 350 years. Officially chartered in 1832, this determined community has steadily developed a prosperous business economy--fueled in earlier times by the
demands of war and more recently by a liberal tax structure--as well as a dynamic residential life for the thousands who make Wilmington home.
Wilmington in Vintage Postcards