Step-by-Step Historic Walking Tour of Lewes
Welcome to Lewes, Delaware, often called "The First Town in the First State!" Founded by Dutch settlers in 1631, this beautiful coastal town is packed with history. Taking a self-guided walking tour is a fantastic way to explore the past at your own pace. Follow these simple steps to journey through centuries of history.
Before You Begin: Before taking your first step, prepare for your journey. Put on comfortable walking shoes, grab a bottle of water, and make sure you have a camera or notebook to record your discoveries. Always remember to stay on the sidewalks and use marked crosswalks to stay safe.
Step 1: Start at the Ryves Holt House Begin your tour at the corner of Second Street and Mulberry Street. Here stands the Ryves Holt House, built around 1665. This is the oldest surviving building in the entire state of Delaware! Over the years, this red wooden house has served as a family home, a tavern, and a courthouse. Look closely at the old wooden shingles and imagine what life was like here over three hundred years ago.
- settlers:
- People who travel to a new, unfamiliar land to build homes and start a community.
- surviving:
- Continuing to exist or remain alive through time, changes, or difficulties.
- bombarded:
- Attacked continuously with large guns, cannons, or bombs.
- embedded:
- Fixed or stuck deeply and firmly inside a surrounding solid object.
- maritime:
- Relating to the sea, sailing, shipping, or naval business.
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