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Lewes, Delaware
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The Ryves Holt House, built in 1665, is the oldest surviving house in Delaware and now serves as a museum showcasing the town's rich history. [source: https://www.historiclewes.org]
Lewes was founded in 1631 by Dutch settlers, making it the first European settlement in Delaware, which was the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. [source: https://www.leweschamber.com]
Lewes is known as the "First Town in the First State" and has a long maritime history, with the Lightship Overfalls, one of the last lightships built for the U.S. Lighthouse Service, now serving as a museum. [source: https://www.overfalls.org]
Cape Henlopen State Park, located in Lewes, was once a strategic military base during World War II, and visitors can still explore the preserved observation towers. [source: https://www.destateparks.com]
The town hosts the annual Lewes Summer Craft Fair, attracting artisans from across the region to showcase their handmade crafts and artworks. [source: https://www.historiclewes.org]
The Zwaanendael Museum, built in 1931 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the first European settlement, is designed in the style of a Dutch city hall. [source: https://history.delaware.gov]
The Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge, located near Lewes, provides a habitat for a wide variety of migratory birds, making it a popular spot for birdwatching enthusiasts. [source: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/prime_hook]
