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
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