Note - The 2022 Journal is now available for member pick-up at the LHS Main Office,
110 Shipcarpenter Street.
Monday through Friday, 10 AM - 2 PM. Journals are also available for purchase.
Lewes History: The Journal of the Lewes Historical Society
2022 Volume XXV
Lewes History is the official journal of the Lewes Historical Society issued annually in December. Begun in 1998, it publishes well-researched scholarly and popular articles that enhance understanding not only of Lewes’ heritage but also of the surrounding region and Delaware in general. Written by specialists and nonspecialists alike in a professional tone for an educated audience, articles are illustrated with images from the LHS collection or other sources.
Lewes History: The Journal of the Lewes Historical Society
2022 Special Issue - 60th Anniversary
In When Menhaden Was King, author Thomas Elton Brown, Ph.D. describes Hazel Brittingham as “a Lewes native who has a thorough knowledge of Lewes history.” He attributes the theme of the book’s final chapter, “The Historic Charm of Lewes Emerges,” to Hazel, crediting her with an interpretation that the fish factories made Lewes what it is today, “a delightful tourist destination.”
It is therefore appropriate that Hazel Brittingham is celebrated in the 60th Anniversary Special Issue. Her contribution to the Journal is unmet; over the years she contributed thirty-three articles to the publication, was a member of the journal’s founding editorial board, and a charter member of the Society.
Submission Guidelines
The deadline is May 1.
We seek narratives that tell engaging, informative stories. To submit a manuscript, authors should follow these guidelines:
- Chicago Manual of Style for all content (e.g., one space after periods, serial comma, etc.)*
- Times New Roman 12, 1-inch margins
- Articles: 2,500-5,000 words; Briefs: 600 words
- Minimal endnotes (no live links) in format for a ms without bibliography (see CMOS)
- Sentence attribution is preferred
- Leave header and footer empty (i.e., no page numbers)
- Little or no genealogy
- Western style dates: month, day, year
- American English
- Provide image caption where the image should be placed in the ms
- Provide image jpegs in a separate file
*Some basics of Chicago Style: https://journalistsresource.org/home/chicago-style-basics/
Authors should drop off or mail a double-spaced hard copy (including images) to the following address. Please add a cover sheet with contact information, article title, and word count.
Bill Meehan
Lewes Historical Society
110 Shipcarpenter Street
Lewes, DE 19958
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Authors do not receive payment for articles but do receive three copies of the volume in which their article is published.