Fort Miles Historical Association Announces 2nd Annual Sketching Event and Contest

April 27th, 2019 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Fort Miles Historical Association Announces 2nd Annual Sketching Event and Contest

The Fort Miles Historical Association in partnership with Delaware Sate Parks will host its 2nd Annual Sketching Event and Contest at
the Fort Miles Museum and Historical Area, Cape Henlopen State Park on April 27th.  The event will be held during the “Delaware Goes to War” Open House, which takes place annually at the Park.

Sketching opportunities will include uniformed historical interpreters from the 261st Coast Artillery as well as vintage World War II vehicles and equipment.

Artists are encouraged to submit submit up to 5 sketches to be judged by Lewes artist Paul Rendel and be eligible to be recognized as a Top 3 award winner.  Contest participants must register for this event at www.fortmilesha.org prior to April 27th.  There is no fee to participate.  Artists who choose not to participate in the contest are invited to sketch informally throughout the day.

The Open House starts at 10AM and continues until 4PM featuring many other events throughout the day.  Shuttle service will be available starting at 9:30AM from the Cape Henlopen Beach Bathhouse Parking Area.

For more information, call Jim at 410-456-6559.

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