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Historic Sites Indian River Lifesaving Station
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Fenwick Island Lighthouse -- Route 54, Fenwick Island, authorized by the U.S. Government Lighthouse Board in 1855 as a navigational tool for sailors which could see the light from 15 miles at sea. Walls are 27 inches thick and lighthouse is 87 feet tall. 302-539-2100. Discoveries From the Sea Museum -- 708 Ocean Highway & Bayard Street, Fenwick Island (second floor Sea Shell City), collection of maritime artifacts collected from local shipwrecks, and large collection of sea life and shells from around the world. Movies, tours and lectures available. Gift shop included. No admission, but donations are appreciated. 302-539-9366. Prince George's Chapel -- A restored mid-18th century Anglican church now maintained as a museum by the Friends of Prince George's Chapel, Inc.. It is open for visitation on Sundays from 1:30 p.m. until 4 p.m. from June through October. The Chapel is available for worship, weddings and baptism to all denominations. 302-732-6835 or 302-732-3440. The Circle -- On the National Historic Register and site of Return Day, held every two years the Thursday following election day. Nearby is the red brick Greek Revival Courthouse and the original Courthouse just off the circle. Breakwater Light -- Lighthouse located off Lewes's coast, commissioned in 1828 by President John Quincy Adams, decommissioned in 1994, but still an historic landmark. Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse -- Lighthouse off the coast of Lewes built in 1901 as the final phase of the outer breakwater. Only lighthouse off Delaware's coast which still operates. World War II Observation Tower -- Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes, open during State Park hours, free with park admission, has been renovated and opened to the public. You can see much of the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean coastline, and on a clear day, Cape May, New Jersey. 302-645-8983. Lewes Historical Complex -- 110 Shipscarpenter Street, Lewes, is open Tuesday through Saturday during summer and Saturdays during May and September. Admission is $5; with guided tour, $6. Walking tours of the historic complex begin at Rabbit's Ferry House, Shipscarpenter and W. Third Streets. Reservations required for groups, and group tours welcome. Highlights the Burton-Ingram House, Cannonball House, Marine Museum, Doctor's Office, Early Plank House, Ellegood House, Lightship Overfalls, Rabbit's Ferry House, Ryves Holt House (new acquisition), Thompson's Country Store. 302-645-7670.
Nanticoke Indian Museum -- Routes 24 and 5, East of Millsboro near Oak Orchard, Millsboro, open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesdays-Fridays; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays; noon to 4 p.m., Sundays. Admission is $1, adults; $.50, children. Artifacts and history of the Delaware Nanticoke Indian Tribe; Annual two-day Powwow held in September with ceremonial dancing and music, storytelling, Indian crafts and food. Group tours welcome. 302-945-7022. The Homestead Mansion -- 12 Dodds Lane, Henlopen Acres, Rehoboth Beach, open free of charge during Rehoboth Art League hours and during special exhibitions, billed as Delaware's oldest house, dating from 1743; owned and operated by the Art League and is frequently the venue for art exhibitions and special events. 302-227-8408. Anna Hazzard Museum -- Located on Christian Street in Rehoboth, this "camp meeting era" building serves as a museum and . It's named for a former owners and civic leader, and early artifacts are on exhibit. Hours are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, May through October, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the first and third Saturday, November through April. 302-226-1119.
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