This weekend communities throughout Delaware celebrated our July 4th Independence holiday with all kinds of fun activities and reverence for the history of our great nation. With that in mind I’d like to spotlight a very handsome cedar-shake one-story building adjacent to the Ace Hardware store at the Five Points intersection in Lewes. Built in […]
The years I spent in the U.S. Air Force were some of the best – and most interesting – of my life. They also built experiences that help me connect with so many folks who are moving to Delaware following careers in the military. I think most of us follow current events like those taking […]
It’s no secret that Bill and I are fans of historic architecture since the sign for Active Adults Realty is prominently displayed in the front yard of our 1920s Second Street craftsman home in Lewes. We love the sturdy brick exterior and the quaint interior that’s airy and welcoming year-round because the home was built […]
Last week I described three of my favorite places in historic Lewes: the campus of the Lewes Historical Society, Shipcarpenter Square, and the Ryves Holt House, which is the oldest residential dwelling still standing in Delaware. This week I’m continuing the Tour of Attractions in Downtown Historic Lewes with three sites that blend history, beauty […]
Last week we wrote about a few things to consider if you’re interested in buying a home in the Lewes Historic District. But since the area is a wonderful place to visit regardless of where you live we’d like to highlight attractions that everyone seems to enjoy. We’ll start with the campus of the Lewes […]
For Quaint Attractions and Walkability, Consider the Lewes Historic District Delaware is full of neighborhoods offering lovely suburban homes alongside community pools, club houses, tennis and pickleball courts and, in some cases, hiking and biking trails. Yet if you enjoy strolling through downtown Lewes, you might be enamored by historic properties on tree-lined streets within […]
Even during a pandemic, The Lewes Historical Society located in Lewes, Delaware has much happening around the community. April is when the tulips bloom and the staff readies for a busy season at the Lewes Historical Society. This year, 2020, will be a particularly exciting year with the arrival of James A. Abbott as its […]
Breast Cancer has touched all of our lives in some way. Come out and support the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition on Sunday May 21 at the DE-feet Breast Cancer 5K Run-Walk in Rehoboth Beach. Lace up your sneakers, this Run-Walk is a fun and spirited event to benefit DBCC. If you don’t feel like running […]
Ghosts of Historic Interest Rates Past… as the saying goes, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” In this case, the picture below courtesy of Gail Alm, Mortgage Planning Specialist shows thousands of interest dollars paid on mortgages through the decades. Go ahead, take a look and… Compare historic interest rates from the 70’s, 80’s, […]
Twin 50th Anniversary Celebrations Means JUN 29 Fireworks in Lewes! The Lewes Chamber of Commerce partnered with the Cape May-Lewes Ferry (CMLF) and Cape Henlopen State Park (CHSP) to celebrate their respective 50th Anniversaries with a grand fireworks display launched from the fishing pier at CHSP on Sunday, June 29. According to a Cape Gazette article […]
