LEWES
HISTORY
2006
375
TH ANNIVERSARY
Friday,
April 21, 2006, Delaware's General Assembly convened
in
Lewes at 10:30 am in the sanctuary of St. Peters
Episcopal
Church
for a ceremonial session in acknowledgment of the 375th
anniversary
of Lewes. The last time this happened was in 1781, 225
years
ago. George Washington's troops were still fighting the American
Revolutionary
War.
It
was attended by members of the General Assembly, introduced by
the Sergeant of Arms at the door, the Judicary, cabinet members,
city and
county
officials. Lt. Governor Carney and Senator Thurman Adams spoke.
The
Minister Plenipotentiary of the Netherlands was present.
Abastract:
Dennis Forney in Lewes 375 Anniversary Magazine.
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