Contact: Mary Wagner, Biden Center, phone: (302) 644-5005
 

Maritime Festival on Tap for Saturday at Cape Henlopen State Park's Biden Center

On Saturday, Oct. 1, in conjunction with the Town of Lewes Boast the Coast celebration, the Biden Center at Cape Henlopen State Park will host talks on the role of Lewes in the War of 1812 and the life of a Delaware waterman.

At 10 a.m. Charles Fithian, curator of archaeology for the state's Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, will talk about "The Forgotten War: The Landscape, Historic Places and Maritime Activities of the War of 1812." He will focus on maritime and naval activities, such as the British Blockade and bombardment of Lewes in 1813.

At 2 p.m., “Thumper," a waterman from North Bowers Beach, will talk about his life as a Delaware Bay waterman and his efforts to restore a Delaware Bay Schooner, the Maggie Myers.

Both events are free at the Biden Center, but there is a charge to get into the park. Call the Biden Center at 302-644-5005 for more information.

 

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