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Lewes
Lewes (pronounced "Lewis") is the northernmost of the coastal towns and is on the Delaware Bay rather than on the Atlantic Ocean.
Known for its fishing marinas, Lewes is also the southern terminal of the
Cape May-Lewes Ferry that crosses the mouth of the Bay between Delaware and New Jersey. Lewes is the site of an enclave of historic buildings and homes, many carefully restored and moved to the town.
Settled by the Dutch in 1631, Lewes is Delaware's oldest settlement. In 1984, the remains of the De
Braak, a 17th-century Dutch vessel, were discovered by divers off the coast. Retrieval of the ship and its treasures made headlines nation-wide in 1986. Lewes is also the site of the University of Delaware's College of Marine Studies. Coast day is a popular annual event in Lewes every fall. Lewes is linked to the Atlantic by Cape Henlopen State Park. Local
sites include: Cannonball House Marine Museum, De Vries Monument, Fisher-Martin House, Lewes Historical Complex, Maull House, Queen Anne's Railroad,
Zwaanendael Museum, Cape Henlopen State Park.
 
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