The striking building in the center of Lewes was built in 1931 to commemorate the short-lived Dutch colony of Zwaanendael, which lasted for about a year.
Current exhibits at the museum feature history on the segregated Delaware beaches of the Jim Crow era and various artifacts from local shipwrecks and small businesses from the 20th century.
One of the most talked about exhibits is the display of a merman! Made of papier-mâché, it has intrigued museum-goers for years.
The museum features 400 years of local history, with interesting exhibits on local shipwrecks and modern-day area social studies, enhancing the cultural narrative.
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