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Most people know that Delaware is “the First State.” But how it became a state at all, rather than a part of Maryland or Pennsylvania, is another story. The Lewes Historical Society will feature a presentation by someone who knows all about it on Friday, April 19 when Supreme Court Justice Randy Holland tells the story based on his recently published book “Delaware’s Destiny Determined by Lewes.” The program begins at 7:30 p.m.at Lewes Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, Kings Highway, Lewes.

Are you an antique-lover looking for that special gem to add to your collection? Do you need more fresh plants and garden accessories to enhance your landscaping?  Held on Saturday, April 13 from 10:00am-4:00pm at the Rabbit’s Ferry House, the sale will feature antiques, collectibles and local plants for your garden.  Proceeds will benefit The Lewes Historical Society. The Rabbit’s Ferry House is on the Historical Complex at 110 Shipcarpenter Street in historic Lewes.

Enjoy “Lewes Lunch & Learns” with dialog lead by local history buffs, ranging in topic from Lewes as a fishing port to the bombardment of Lewes in the War of 1812.

The Lewes Historical Society will host featured presentations, free of charge, at the Midway School House #178 on the Lewes Historic Complex 110 Shipcarpenter Street in Lewes, at noon for 20-30 minutes, followed by a question-answer period on every second Friday from February 8 through May 10. Audience members are encouraged to bring a brown bag lunch. The Society will provide soft drinks.

Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Chick Webb, Fats Waller, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder were among many artists who performed there. Folks went there to dance to jazz bands and to relax. It was a resort unlike any other in Sussex County. It was Rosedale Beach Hotel and Resort.

Enjoy “Lewes Lunch & Learns” with dialog lead by local history buffs, ranging in topic from Lewes as a fishing port to the bombardment of Lewes in the War of 1812.

The Lewes Historical Society will host featured presentations, free of charge, at the Midway School House #178 on the Lewes Historic Complex 110 Shipcarpenter Street in Lewes, at noon for 20-30 minutes, followed by a question-answer period on every second Friday from February 8 through May 10. Audience members are encouraged to bring a brown bag lunch. The Society will provide soft drinks.