Chautauqua Schedule for September 13

September 13th, 2018 - 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018

Zwaanendael Museum, 102 Kings Highway, Lewes. 302-645-1148

1:00 p.m.          “Rails in Delaware.” Lecture by historian Mike Dixon traces the social history of trains in the Frist State, from the beginning of the railroad age to the present

2:15 p.m.          “Railroad’s Role at Ft. Miles.” Ft. Miles Historical Association President Gary Wray discusses how railroads were not only important externally to Ft. Miles, but internally as well

3:30 p.m.          ”Wilmington and Western Railroad.” Lecture by David Ludlow, executive director of the Wilmington and Western Railroad

 

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                              The Wilmington and Western Railroad in transit

6:00 p.m.          Old-time radio show. Presented by The Possum Point Players Radio Theater of Georgetown, Del.

7:15 p.m.          ”Mark Twain.” Bob Gleason of the American Historical Theatre portrays the 19th century American humorist

 

Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018

Lewes History Museum, 101 Adams Ave., Lewes. 302-645-7670

10 a.m.–4 p.m.  Model train layout provided by the Delaware SeaSide Model Railroad Club

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Year Round
Monday - Friday  10 am - 4 pm

Memorial Day to Labor Day Weekends
Saturdays 10 am - 3 pm
Sundays and Holidays 10 am - 2 pm

Columbus Day Weekend to weekend before Memorial Day
Saturdays and Sundays - closed