“A Sailor’s Life for Me”: Zwaanendael Museum’s 8th Annual Maritime Celebration.

he adventure, romance, excitement and hardships experienced by seafarers will be brought to life at the eighth annual Zwaanendael Maritime Celebration: “A Sailor’s Life for Me” that will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at the Zwaanendael Museum located at 102 Kings Highway in Lewes, Del. A complete schedule of activities is included below. Admission is free and open to the public. For additional information, call 302-645-1148.

2019 Zwaanendael Maritime Celebration: “A Sailor’s Life for Me” activities

¨      “Commodore Jacob Jones,” 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Theatrical performance in which Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs historical interpreter Dennis Fisher portrays one of Delaware’s heroes of the War of 1812

Maritime-themed lectures

Note: Lectures will be held on the museum’s 2nd floor (entry via staircase; no elevator)

 "Perils Afloat," 11 a.m.

Presented by author and historian Michael Morgan

 "American Naval Ships Named Delaware," 2 p.m.

Presented by author and retired U.S. Navy Captain Bill Manthorpe

¨Displays and demonstrations on local maritime history, 10 a.m.–4 p.m

The Zwaanendael Museum was built in 1931 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the state's first European colony, Swanendael, established by the Dutch along Hoorn Kill (present-day Lewes-Rehoboth Canal) in 1631. Designed by E. William Martin (architect of Legislative Hall and the Hall of Records in Dover), the museum is modeled after the town hall in Hoorn, the Netherlands, and features a stepped facade gable with carved stonework and decorated shutters. The museum’s exhibits and presentations provide a showcase for Lewes-area maritime, military and social history.

10 am-4:30 pm 102 Kings Hwy. 645-1148 History.Delaware.gov