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SUMMARY:Lewes Tulip Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Lewes Tulip Celebration Celebrating our Dutch Heritage    \n \n  \nThe 14th  annual Lewes Tulip Celebration\, jointly sponsored by the Lewes Chamber of Commerce and Lewes in Bloom\, will be blossoming April 1 – 16\, 2023. The organizing committee is chaired by event founder and former Lewes Mayor Ted Becker\, and includes the Lewes in Bloom co-chairs and founder\, a representative from City of Lewes Parks and Recreation Commission\, the Lewes Historical Society and the Zwaanendael Museum. This year Lewes in Bloom funded the purchase of 32\,000 tulips and spring bulbs that were planted in fall 2022 by members of Lewes in Bloom. \nThe timing of the tulips’ appearance is an inexact science and either milder or colder weather in advance of the event dates can increase the probability that the dates of the celebration may not exactly coincide with the tulips blooming! The event dates (April 1-16) span three weekends.  The locations of the plantings are identified on the map produced in association with the celebration. More than 100 varieties will be on display. (Find a link to the Tulip Map at the end of the next paragraph). \nTiptoe To The Tulips Map: The event organizers created the Tiptoe To The Tulips Map that will be available in late March at the Lewes Chamber of Commerce’s Visitor Center located in the historic Fisher-Martin House in Zwaanendael Park. The visitor center is open Monday – Friday\, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.  Copies of the map will be available at brochure boxes throughout the historic commercial district. The map lists more than 20 locations where the bulbs were planted. It also has a schedule of activities associated with the Tulip Celebration.\nDOWNLOAD TULIP CELEBRATION MAP \nDOWNLOAD TULIP CELEBRATION ACTIVITIES \nTulip Sale: On April 7 & 8 Lewes in Bloom will be selling tulips at the Bank Street Plaza on Second Street from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (or until they sell out).\nHistory in Bloom Walking Tours: The Lewes Historical Society and Lewes in Bloom are partnering to offer walking tours on April 1 & 2 at 10:30 a.m.\, 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.  The tours will be led by a historic guide and will provide information on Lewes’ rich maritime history.  A knowledgeable guide from Lewes in Bloom will be on the tour to point out the multiple tulip varieties found around Lewes.  The tours begin at the Cannonball House’s back garden\, behind 118 Front Street. The tour cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Purchase tickets at www.historiclewes.org/visit/tours/html.\nFloral demonstrations and tulip sales: Ken Norman\, owner/designer at Floral Inspirations\, located on the beach side of the canal at 524 E. Savannah Road\, in the shops under the Beacon Motel\, will be hosting demonstrations on Friday and Saturday\, April 7 & 8 from 1 – 3 p.m. He’ll be showcasing several different varieties of tulips and demonstrate how to arrange them-simple to more creative.\nSpring Geranium Sale: Benefits the GFWC Zwaanendael Women’s Club’s Community Service Programs. They are taking orders from March 15 until April 15 with pick up on Friday\,  May 5 at Lewes in Bloom’s Warehouse at 217 Schley Avenue\, Lewes. $7 per 6” pot – bright pink\, white\, red and salmon. Email orders to mRocksRN@comcast.net or checks payable to Z Club\, mailed to P.O. Box 100\, Lewes\, DE 19958.\nTulip arrangements\, Art Exhibitions and other special events: There are additional activities associated with the Tulip Celebration including tulip arrangements by the Sussex Gardeners on display in the Zwaanendael Museum. On April 8 at 2 p.m.\, the museum is hosting “Dutch Poetry in the Park” – an outdoor poetry reading and interpretation of Spurring Verses detailing the 1662 Dutch settlement.  A tulip-themed art exhibition and painting demonstrations at the Cape Artists of Lewes Gallery\, located at 110 W. Third Street\, will take place at their Open House on April 1 from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.  Additionally\, plein air artists from the Cape Artists will be painting at locations around town. “Feathered Friends\,” an art exhibition opening at the Peninsula Gallery at 520 E. Savannah Road will feature bird portraits from 11 juried artists.  The exhibition runs from April 1 – 30. The opening reception is April 1 from 5-6:30 p.m. Visit the chamber’s website for other chamber member-sponsored events taking place during the Tulip Celebration. www.LewesChamber.com. \n\n\n2023 Tulip Celebration Poster.png\nAll copy and pics from the website: https://www.leweschamber.com/event/2023-lewes-tulip-celebration
URL:https://delawareretiree.com/event/lewes-tulip-celebration-2/2023-04-06/
LOCATION:Zwaanendael Museum\, 102 Kings Hwy.\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230406
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SUMMARY:Lewes Tulip Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Lewes Tulip Celebration Celebrating our Dutch Heritage    \n \n  \nThe 14th  annual Lewes Tulip Celebration\, jointly sponsored by the Lewes Chamber of Commerce and Lewes in Bloom\, will be blossoming April 1 – 16\, 2023. The organizing committee is chaired by event founder and former Lewes Mayor Ted Becker\, and includes the Lewes in Bloom co-chairs and founder\, a representative from City of Lewes Parks and Recreation Commission\, the Lewes Historical Society and the Zwaanendael Museum. This year Lewes in Bloom funded the purchase of 32\,000 tulips and spring bulbs that were planted in fall 2022 by members of Lewes in Bloom. \nThe timing of the tulips’ appearance is an inexact science and either milder or colder weather in advance of the event dates can increase the probability that the dates of the celebration may not exactly coincide with the tulips blooming! The event dates (April 1-16) span three weekends.  The locations of the plantings are identified on the map produced in association with the celebration. More than 100 varieties will be on display. (Find a link to the Tulip Map at the end of the next paragraph). \nTiptoe To The Tulips Map: The event organizers created the Tiptoe To The Tulips Map that will be available in late March at the Lewes Chamber of Commerce’s Visitor Center located in the historic Fisher-Martin House in Zwaanendael Park. The visitor center is open Monday – Friday\, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.  Copies of the map will be available at brochure boxes throughout the historic commercial district. The map lists more than 20 locations where the bulbs were planted. It also has a schedule of activities associated with the Tulip Celebration.\nDOWNLOAD TULIP CELEBRATION MAP \nDOWNLOAD TULIP CELEBRATION ACTIVITIES \nTulip Sale: On April 7 & 8 Lewes in Bloom will be selling tulips at the Bank Street Plaza on Second Street from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (or until they sell out).\nHistory in Bloom Walking Tours: The Lewes Historical Society and Lewes in Bloom are partnering to offer walking tours on April 1 & 2 at 10:30 a.m.\, 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.  The tours will be led by a historic guide and will provide information on Lewes’ rich maritime history.  A knowledgeable guide from Lewes in Bloom will be on the tour to point out the multiple tulip varieties found around Lewes.  The tours begin at the Cannonball House’s back garden\, behind 118 Front Street. The tour cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Purchase tickets at www.historiclewes.org/visit/tours/html.\nFloral demonstrations and tulip sales: Ken Norman\, owner/designer at Floral Inspirations\, located on the beach side of the canal at 524 E. Savannah Road\, in the shops under the Beacon Motel\, will be hosting demonstrations on Friday and Saturday\, April 7 & 8 from 1 – 3 p.m. He’ll be showcasing several different varieties of tulips and demonstrate how to arrange them-simple to more creative.\nSpring Geranium Sale: Benefits the GFWC Zwaanendael Women’s Club’s Community Service Programs. They are taking orders from March 15 until April 15 with pick up on Friday\,  May 5 at Lewes in Bloom’s Warehouse at 217 Schley Avenue\, Lewes. $7 per 6” pot – bright pink\, white\, red and salmon. Email orders to mRocksRN@comcast.net or checks payable to Z Club\, mailed to P.O. Box 100\, Lewes\, DE 19958.\nTulip arrangements\, Art Exhibitions and other special events: There are additional activities associated with the Tulip Celebration including tulip arrangements by the Sussex Gardeners on display in the Zwaanendael Museum. On April 8 at 2 p.m.\, the museum is hosting “Dutch Poetry in the Park” – an outdoor poetry reading and interpretation of Spurring Verses detailing the 1662 Dutch settlement.  A tulip-themed art exhibition and painting demonstrations at the Cape Artists of Lewes Gallery\, located at 110 W. Third Street\, will take place at their Open House on April 1 from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.  Additionally\, plein air artists from the Cape Artists will be painting at locations around town. “Feathered Friends\,” an art exhibition opening at the Peninsula Gallery at 520 E. Savannah Road will feature bird portraits from 11 juried artists.  The exhibition runs from April 1 – 30. The opening reception is April 1 from 5-6:30 p.m. Visit the chamber’s website for other chamber member-sponsored events taking place during the Tulip Celebration. www.LewesChamber.com. \n\n\n2023 Tulip Celebration Poster.png\nAll copy and pics from the website: https://www.leweschamber.com/event/2023-lewes-tulip-celebration
URL:https://delawareretiree.com/event/lewes-tulip-celebration-2/2023-04-05/
LOCATION:Zwaanendael Museum\, 102 Kings Hwy.\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230405
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SUMMARY:Lewes Tulip Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Lewes Tulip Celebration Celebrating our Dutch Heritage    \n \n  \nThe 14th  annual Lewes Tulip Celebration\, jointly sponsored by the Lewes Chamber of Commerce and Lewes in Bloom\, will be blossoming April 1 – 16\, 2023. The organizing committee is chaired by event founder and former Lewes Mayor Ted Becker\, and includes the Lewes in Bloom co-chairs and founder\, a representative from City of Lewes Parks and Recreation Commission\, the Lewes Historical Society and the Zwaanendael Museum. This year Lewes in Bloom funded the purchase of 32\,000 tulips and spring bulbs that were planted in fall 2022 by members of Lewes in Bloom. \nThe timing of the tulips’ appearance is an inexact science and either milder or colder weather in advance of the event dates can increase the probability that the dates of the celebration may not exactly coincide with the tulips blooming! The event dates (April 1-16) span three weekends.  The locations of the plantings are identified on the map produced in association with the celebration. More than 100 varieties will be on display. (Find a link to the Tulip Map at the end of the next paragraph). \nTiptoe To The Tulips Map: The event organizers created the Tiptoe To The Tulips Map that will be available in late March at the Lewes Chamber of Commerce’s Visitor Center located in the historic Fisher-Martin House in Zwaanendael Park. The visitor center is open Monday – Friday\, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.  Copies of the map will be available at brochure boxes throughout the historic commercial district. The map lists more than 20 locations where the bulbs were planted. It also has a schedule of activities associated with the Tulip Celebration.\nDOWNLOAD TULIP CELEBRATION MAP \nDOWNLOAD TULIP CELEBRATION ACTIVITIES \nTulip Sale: On April 7 & 8 Lewes in Bloom will be selling tulips at the Bank Street Plaza on Second Street from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (or until they sell out).\nHistory in Bloom Walking Tours: The Lewes Historical Society and Lewes in Bloom are partnering to offer walking tours on April 1 & 2 at 10:30 a.m.\, 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.  The tours will be led by a historic guide and will provide information on Lewes’ rich maritime history.  A knowledgeable guide from Lewes in Bloom will be on the tour to point out the multiple tulip varieties found around Lewes.  The tours begin at the Cannonball House’s back garden\, behind 118 Front Street. The tour cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Purchase tickets at www.historiclewes.org/visit/tours/html.\nFloral demonstrations and tulip sales: Ken Norman\, owner/designer at Floral Inspirations\, located on the beach side of the canal at 524 E. Savannah Road\, in the shops under the Beacon Motel\, will be hosting demonstrations on Friday and Saturday\, April 7 & 8 from 1 – 3 p.m. He’ll be showcasing several different varieties of tulips and demonstrate how to arrange them-simple to more creative.\nSpring Geranium Sale: Benefits the GFWC Zwaanendael Women’s Club’s Community Service Programs. They are taking orders from March 15 until April 15 with pick up on Friday\,  May 5 at Lewes in Bloom’s Warehouse at 217 Schley Avenue\, Lewes. $7 per 6” pot – bright pink\, white\, red and salmon. Email orders to mRocksRN@comcast.net or checks payable to Z Club\, mailed to P.O. Box 100\, Lewes\, DE 19958.\nTulip arrangements\, Art Exhibitions and other special events: There are additional activities associated with the Tulip Celebration including tulip arrangements by the Sussex Gardeners on display in the Zwaanendael Museum. On April 8 at 2 p.m.\, the museum is hosting “Dutch Poetry in the Park” – an outdoor poetry reading and interpretation of Spurring Verses detailing the 1662 Dutch settlement.  A tulip-themed art exhibition and painting demonstrations at the Cape Artists of Lewes Gallery\, located at 110 W. Third Street\, will take place at their Open House on April 1 from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.  Additionally\, plein air artists from the Cape Artists will be painting at locations around town. “Feathered Friends\,” an art exhibition opening at the Peninsula Gallery at 520 E. Savannah Road will feature bird portraits from 11 juried artists.  The exhibition runs from April 1 – 30. The opening reception is April 1 from 5-6:30 p.m. Visit the chamber’s website for other chamber member-sponsored events taking place during the Tulip Celebration. www.LewesChamber.com. \n\n\n2023 Tulip Celebration Poster.png\nAll copy and pics from the website: https://www.leweschamber.com/event/2023-lewes-tulip-celebration
URL:https://delawareretiree.com/event/lewes-tulip-celebration-2/2023-04-04/
LOCATION:Zwaanendael Museum\, 102 Kings Hwy.\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958
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SUMMARY:“Women on Ships” @Zwaanendael Museum
DESCRIPTION:Women’s History Month program explores the history of females who sailed the seven seas\, from pirates to captains’ wives. Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs’ Zwaanendael Museum\, 102 Kings Highway\, Lewes. 2 p.m. Free admission but\, due to space restrictions\, reservations required by March 15. 302-645-1148 or mailto:zmuseum@delaware.gov.
URL:https://delawareretiree.com/event/women-on-ships-zwaanendael-museum/
LOCATION:Zwaanendael Museum\, 102 Kings Hwy.\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958
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SUMMARY:Clean out your closet--to MAKE A DIFFERENCE
DESCRIPTION:“All month long\, in the spirit of working to keep the vision and dedication of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream of equality\, freedom and service to neighbors alive\, the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs is providing collection spaces for donations- and the Zwaanendael is one of them!\n\n\n\nWe are accepting of food\, toiletries and gently used\, clean clothes for the Delaware Food Bank and Friendship House with Code Purple shelters. We are also collecting much-needed items such as pet food\, towels\, blankets and cleaning supplies for the First State Animal Center and SPCA.\n\n\n\nDonations may be dropped off at the Zwaanendael Museum Monday- Saturday\, from 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. “\n\nall copy and pics from the FB: https://www.facebook.com/Zwaanendael
URL:https://delawareretiree.com/event/clean-out-your-closet-to-make-a-difference/2023-01-25/
LOCATION:Zwaanendael Museum\, 102 Kings Hwy.\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230119
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SUMMARY:Clean out your closet--to MAKE A DIFFERENCE
DESCRIPTION:“All month long\, in the spirit of working to keep the vision and dedication of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream of equality\, freedom and service to neighbors alive\, the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs is providing collection spaces for donations- and the Zwaanendael is one of them!\n\n\n\nWe are accepting of food\, toiletries and gently used\, clean clothes for the Delaware Food Bank and Friendship House with Code Purple shelters. We are also collecting much-needed items such as pet food\, towels\, blankets and cleaning supplies for the First State Animal Center and SPCA.\n\n\n\nDonations may be dropped off at the Zwaanendael Museum Monday- Saturday\, from 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. “\n\nall copy and pics from the FB: https://www.facebook.com/Zwaanendael
URL:https://delawareretiree.com/event/clean-out-your-closet-to-make-a-difference/2023-01-18/2/
LOCATION:Zwaanendael Museum\, 102 Kings Hwy.\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230118
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SUMMARY:Clean out your closet--to MAKE A DIFFERENCE
DESCRIPTION:“All month long\, in the spirit of working to keep the vision and dedication of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream of equality\, freedom and service to neighbors alive\, the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs is providing collection spaces for donations- and the Zwaanendael is one of them!\n\n\n\nWe are accepting of food\, toiletries and gently used\, clean clothes for the Delaware Food Bank and Friendship House with Code Purple shelters. We are also collecting much-needed items such as pet food\, towels\, blankets and cleaning supplies for the First State Animal Center and SPCA.\n\n\n\nDonations may be dropped off at the Zwaanendael Museum Monday- Saturday\, from 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. “\n\nall copy and pics from the FB: https://www.facebook.com/Zwaanendael
URL:https://delawareretiree.com/event/clean-out-your-closet-to-make-a-difference/2023-01-18/1/
LOCATION:Zwaanendael Museum\, 102 Kings Hwy.\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221001T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221001T143000
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SUMMARY:The Wreck of the DeBraak-Zwaanendael
DESCRIPTION:Program explores the history of the British warship DeBraak which sank off the coast of Lewes in May of 1798 only to be recovered by treasure hunters nearly 200 years later. Presented outdoors in Zwaanendael Park located adjacent to the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs’ Zwaanendael Museum\, 102 Kings Highway\, Lewes. 2:30 p.m. Free admission but guests are urged to bring their own chairs. In the event of inclement weather\, the program may be cancelled. 302-645-1148 or mailto:zmuseum@delaware.gov.
URL:https://delawareretiree.com/event/the-wreck-of-the-debraak-zwaanendael/
LOCATION:Zwaanendael Museum\, 102 Kings Hwy.\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220522
DTSTAMP:20260927T163527
CREATED:20220420T215353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T215353Z
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SUMMARY:“The Wooden World Revealed” HMS DeBraak
DESCRIPTION:A day of activities commemorating HMS DeBraak\, a British warship that sank off the coast of Delaware on May 25\, 1798. Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs’ Zwaanendael Museum\, 102 Kings Highway\, Lewes. 10 a.m.–4:15 p.m. 302-645-1148 or mailto:zmuseum@delaware.gov.
URL:https://delawareretiree.com/event/the-wooden-world-revealed-hms-debraak/
LOCATION:Zwaanendael Museum\, 102 Kings Hwy.\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220427T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260927T163527
CREATED:20220420T220056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T220056Z
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SUMMARY:"King's Day" at Zwaanendael Museum
DESCRIPTION:Celebration of the birthday of King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands in a program that will also explore royal titles and Delaware’s Dutch connection. Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs’ Zwaanendael Museum\, 102 Kings Highway\, Lewes. 10 a.m.–4:15 p.m. 302-645-1148 or mailto:zmuseum@delaware.gov.
URL:https://delawareretiree.com/event/kings-day-at-zwaanendael-museum/
LOCATION:Zwaanendael Museum\, 102 Kings Hwy.\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220416T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220416T160000
DTSTAMP:20260927T163527
CREATED:20220414T022054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T022054Z
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SUMMARY:Dutch American Friendship Day
DESCRIPTION:“Dutch-American Friendship Day”\nDiscover Delaware’s Dutch roots and learn how that connection is still alive today during Dutch-American Friendship Day from 10 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. on Saturday\, April 16\, at the Zwaanendael Museum in Lewes. Dedicated by President Ronald Reagan on April 19\, 1982\, this year marks the 40th annual Dutch-American Friendship Day. \nIn 1631\, the Dutch sailing ship “The Walvis” arrived at what is now Lewes and established the town of Zwaanendael\, now known as The First Town in the First State. But Native Americans had already been living on the land for generations\, despite the Europeans’ claim to ownership. The following year\, this settlement was destroyed by the area’s original inhabitants\, which was enough to scare off the Dutch. \nAlthough the colony lasted barely a year\, the claiming of the territory fostered Dutch resettlement of the lower Delaware Valley. In 1655\, after about 24 years\, they would intensify settlement efforts. The South River\, including the Lewes area\, became a flourishing Dutch colonial area. The settlement at Lewes also included a Mennonite colony under Pieter Cornelisen Plockhoy by 1663. Other Dutch colonies were successful\, including those in northern New York state\, in the Caribbean and as far south as Brazil and Chile. \nAlthough Lewes residents are familiar with the Dutch connection\, other European influences are more prevalent in the country’s colonial history. During the fight for independence\, the Dutch were seen as the first formal supporters and played a role in supplying arms\, ammunition and other goods to the American rebels in exchange for indigo from the Carolinas and tobacco from the Chesapeake region. \nAlthough the Netherlands and Britain shared a military alliance\, officials and citizens were sympathetic to the American cause. One Dutch government official vigorously opposed the king’s request in 1775 for military support and his speech sparked resistance across the nation. \nZwaanendael Museum\n102 Kings Hwy.\n302-645-1148\nwww.History.Delaware.gov\nzmuseum@delaware.gov\n10 a.m.–4:15 p.m. \n\n\n\nPics and copy from our friends at the Lewes Chamber of Commerce
URL:https://delawareretiree.com/event/dutch-american-friendship-day/
LOCATION:Zwaanendael Museum\, 102 Kings Hwy.\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211116T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260927T163527
CREATED:20211104T210422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T163020Z
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SUMMARY:Dutch-American Heritage Day celebration: Zwaanendael Museum
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the anniversary of Nov. 16\, 1776\, when an American warship sailed into the harbor of the Dutch island of St. Eustatius in the West Indies and was greeted by a friendly salute\, the first ever given by a foreign power to the flag of the newly-independent United States. Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs’ Zwaanendael Museum\, 102 Kings Highway\, Lewes. 10 a.m.–4:15 p.m. 302-645-1148 or mailto:zmuseum@delaware.gov.
URL:https://delawareretiree.com/event/dutch-american-heritage-day-celebration-whose-story-heritage-and-history-in-st-eustatius-by-fran-mahon/
LOCATION:Zwaanendael Museum\, 102 Kings Hwy.\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958
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