This complex includes the Burton-Ingram House (c. 1800)- a home of hand-hewn timbers, cypress shingles, and beautiful antiques; Rabbits Ferry House (c. 1789)- the low wing is an 18th century farmhouse with original, untouched paneling, period piece s, and a Classic Revival privy out back; Thompson Country Store- built in Thompsonville, Del., in 1800 and operated by the Thompsons as a country store until 1962; Plank House- an early Swedish log cabin furnished as an early settler's cabin that may be the oldest building now standing in Lewes, and the Doctor's Office (c. 1850)- a medical and dental museum. All of the buildings here have been moved to the site and restored to preserve the character of "Old Lewes".
Location:
Lewes Delaware
Telephone
302-645-7670
Other History nearby:
(Dover) Agricultural Museum and Village
(Dover) Air Mobility Command Museum
(Rehoboth Beach) Anna Hazard Museum
(Frederica) Barratt's Chapel and Museum
(Cambridge) Bazel Church
(Cambridge) Brannock Maritime Museum
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02/21 Coming to The Lewes area
Atlantic City Beer and Music Festival Atlantic City NJ April5-6 Over 90 different breweries from around the corner and across the country will showcase their unique libations.
Dewey Beach PopFest Dewey Beach DE April12-13 Features three nights of showcase performances and two days of demo and mentoring sessions, tradeshow, and industry events.
National Cherry Blossom Festival Washington DC March20-April14 The nation’s greatest springtime celebration unites for four spectacular weekends including the Cherry Blossom Parade.
Pork in the Park BBQ Festival Salisbury MD April19-21 Follow your nose to the Pork in the Park BBQ Festival. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this Eastern Shore staple will be served up April 19-21st at Salisbury's WinterPlace Park.
Galena Dogwood Festival Galena MD May4 The annual Galena Dogwood Festival is will take place throughout Galena. The parade will have a War of 1812 theme.
Dover Days Festival Dover DE May3-5 As one of the longest running festivals in the state of Delaware, Dover Days dates back to 1933. What started as a garden tour staged by the Dover Garden Club, has now become an annual time to remember First State heritage with community spirit and an entertaining festival of family events.
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