Zwaanendael Museum
Nestled in the heart of historic Lewes ,the museum was built in 1931 to honor the tricentennial of the first European settlement in Delaware. It was designed to resemble the 17th century City Hall in Hoorn, Holland. Some highlights of the museum include artifacts and information on the extinct Cape Henlopen Lighthouse, artifacts recovered in 1984-86 from the HMS Brig DeBraak (a Dutch ship drafted into the British Navy that sank in a treacherous storm off the coast of Lewes in 1798), tales of the doomed Zwaanendael Settlement, the British Navy's attack of Lewes during the War of 1812 and the rich coastline along with its maritime history. The museum is educational in nature and knowledgeable staff are readily available to provide you with a tour and answer your questions. No admission is charged, but donations are accepted and proceeds are put toward educational programs and conservation projects. The museum also includes a gift shop that features items relating to Delaware's history. So take a break from shopping and fine dining to tour this remarkable museum. You're sure to learn something new.
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