Here's the deal... DON'T SPEED IN WYOMING, DELAWARE! There's about 1 police officer on duty per…read more10 citizens, and they will write you a ticket. GOOD! I'm tired of you Delaware drivers thinking you're on a NASCAR track when you drive around my neighborhoods anyway! And by the way, when you see a pedestrian standing at a crosswalk, like one of the only one's in town by Witt's market.... STOP for us! The police in Wyoming are courteous, and I've even watched them give warnings to people they pull over. Also, one of them was nice enough to give me a ride home from The Wyoming Tavern one night when my cab wouldn't come! It's unclear whether the Chief of Police allows them to put bullets in their guns, but no matter. I like these guys. And to your speeding buttheads that keep breaking the traffic laws in my town.... keep it up! We're building quite a fleet of new police cars thanks to you!

You always hear complaints about the local police... well, I'd like to give a compliment to Chief…read moreWilley, along with his newest (4th man) of the police department for their assist with a car lockout while at the Wyoming, DE Post Office. Response time was great... allowing me to get back to my job of assisting others with their home sales and purchases. For the new officer, this turned out to be his first lockout and he did an excellent job. Successful at his first attempt. Thanks again for your assistance...

A brief stop here to enjoy the history of the first state to ratify the Constitution. Yes, it's…read moreDelaware. In early December 1787, the thirty delegates (ten from each of Delaware's three counties) to the Delaware ratifying convention were called upon to make a momentous decision. For five days, they considered whether to approve the new, stronger central government proposed at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia the previous summer. Finally, on the 7th, the delegates unanimously voted to ratify the United States Constitution, making Delaware the first state to do so. Delegates gathered at The Golden Fleece Tavern, the same place where the state assembly sometimes met. The tavern itself is long gone but its site is well-marked at the corner of State Street and The Green. [Review 11536 overall, 1316 of 2019.]

Very cool experience from an out of towner like me! I loved learning about the local history of…read moreDover, the exciting tales and history that link back to my own hometown of Philadelphia. The history guides were very knowledgable and I loved that they had folks dressed up and walking around to allow you to time travel a bit and to see the area from the perspective of the past. Great for kids, families, tour groups, etc.

Such a beautiful small town filled with so much history! Love all the historical houses & stories!read more

We did the one hour walking tour of Lewes today and had a great time! Our tour guide was so funny…read moreand engaging! We walked around to a few different houses, graveyards, and buildings on the tour. You don't have to walk all that far, but keep in mind the tour is standing and sometimes in the sun. We enjoyed learning more about the history of Lewes and think the tour was well worth the $10 fee. We will be back again soon!

It's a very nice library and not small at all. They have events often. I like I can check out books…read moreonline. The staff is friendly and helpful.

First visit to the Lewes Library gave an overall excellent impression. I had to print a…read moresignificant number of documents and the library staff held my hand through the entire process (and even adjusted my charge since only one side was in color). Personable and helpful. I'll go back!

This marker is next to the Lewes Life-Saving Station & Museum and points out a spectacular weather…read moreevent. The marker is in need of some attention but is still quite legible. It reads, "Known as the "Great White Hurricane," the Blizzard of 1888 was one of the most devastating weather events in recorded history. Affecting coastal states from Virginia to Maine, this paralyzing storm resulted in widespread death and destruction. With its large stone Breakwater providing a buffer from heavy seas, the harbor at Lewes was considered to be one of the safest on the Atlantic seaboard at the time. For the ships that sought shelter here during the blizzard, it would be the scene of an unprecedented disaster. As signs of an approaching storm increased, approximately 50 vessels had come to anchor behind the seawall by the evening of March 11, 1888. A brief calm descended just before midnight, followed quickly by rapidly growing winds and decreasing temperatures. Soon a raging storm descended upon the harbor, bearing with it "flying hail and snow that cut like a lash...and salt spray that froze into a glassy coating the instant the water touched decks, spars, or rigging." By the morning of March 12, nearly every vessel in the harbor was sunken, sinking, or drifting powerless, crashing one upon another. Some sailors clung to the masts of ice-bound ships, where they endured the continuing effects of the storm. The crews of the Lewes and Cape Henlopen Life-Saving stations, aided by the citizens of Lewes, immediately launched efforts to save those in peril. As a result of their heroic deeds, many lucky souls were saved during the days that followed. The fact that only eight deaths were reported here was considered nothing less than miraculous for those who experienced the terrible fury of the Blizzard of 1888." The storm struck then entire East Coast from Chesapeake Bay to Maine. Recording snow falls range to as much as 58 inches in Saratoga Springs, New York. The storm began in earnest shortly after midnight on March 12 and continued unabated for a full day and a half. Drifts across the New York-New Haven rail line at Westport, Connecticut, took eight days to clear. Transportation gridlock as a result of the storm was partially responsible for the creation of the first underground subway system in the United States, which opened nine years later in Boston. This is marker SC-221 and it was erected in 2008 by the Delaware Public Archives. [Review 18206 overall - 120 in Delaware - 1728 of 2022.]

Fortunately, there were no customers upon our arrival. After going through security without…read moreincident, the office was just down the hallway. Service was efficient and we were in and out in about 10 minutes. The process was explained and my questions were answered satisfactorily. What else can I ask for?

I know very little about organizations like the Masons and such, so it was interesting to read up…read moreon the Independent Order of Odd Fellows thanks to this historical marker that is located in front of their building that is around the corner from Dogfish https://www.yelp.com/biz/dogfish-head-craft-brewery-milton?hrid=X-MiPl97jcYPhE-1WEEPOg. The marker reads, "The origins of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows can be traced to the creation of beneficial trade societies in England. Composed of craftsmen who practiced a variety of different or "odd" occupations, the purpose of these organizations was to support the needs of members and improve the communities in which they lived. The I.O.O.F. was formally established in this country in 1819. In 1834, the Odd Fellows of North America separated from the English Order. Some years later a group of Milton residents organized for the purpose of establishing a local lodge. On September 15, 1848, a charter was granted for Golden Rule Lodge #17. In 1853, members voted to buy a suitable piece of land on which to erect a Lodge Hall. The first meeting was held here on January 3, 1855. In later years the Odd Fellows' women's organization, the Rebekahs, also met here. Like many such facilities, this structure was designed to include space for business and community use on the first floor, with a lodge room above. From 1920 until 1980 this was the location of the town's library. Since its organization, Golden Rule Lodge #17 has continued to emphasize the principals of "Friendship, Love, and Truth" through its services to the citizens of Milton." The Independent Order of Odd Fellows is a non-political and non-sectarian organization. Notable Odd Fellows include jurist Hugo Black, Senator Robert C. Byrd, actor Charlie Chaplin, cattle Baron John Simpson Chisum https://www.yelp.com/biz/john-simpson-chisum-equestrian-statue-roswell?hrid=yVrjloSOxJbYIMq_B3VMfQ, United States Presidents Ulysses S. Grant and Warren Harding and Rutherford Hayes and Franklin D. Roosevelt, Charles Lindbergh, and Supreme Court Chief Justice Earn Warren. This is marker number SC-216 and was erected in 2007 by the Delaware Public Archives. [Review 18185 overall - 102 in Delaware - 1707 of 2022.]

I wish I could have gotten a lot closer to the bunker, but there is major work being performed on…read morethe beach. Even from a distance, the bunker looks so cool and cool enough for me to give it 4 stars. If you're ever in the area, don't hesitate to come to the Battery 223 Cape May Bunker. I'll definitely return when access is available.

Pretty history if you wanted to read…read more Battery 223, constructed in 1943 at Cape May Point, New Jersey, was a crucial part of Fort Miles during World War II, designed to protect Delaware Bay's shipping routes from German naval threats with its two 6-inch rapid-fire guns capable of a 15-mile range. The bunker, built with 6-foot-thick reinforced concrete walls and a blast-proof roof, originally sat 900 feet from the ocean but now lies on the beach due to erosion. Notably, the structure included 20 rooms, such as shell and powder rooms, a plotting room, and an airlock to safeguard against chemical attacks. Post-war, it was used by the Navy for radio communications and became part of Cape May Point State Park in 1962. An interesting fact is that Battery 223, now abandoned, is rumored to be haunted, adding a layer of local folklore to its historical significance