Southern Delaware history and attractions featured in September

Southern Delaware Tourism and Sussex County history and heritage tourism partners have created See You in September, a month-long celebration of Sussex County heritage. This promotion is aimed at encouraging visitors to extend their early fall weekend stays in order to take advantage of the many history-focused events and attractions occurring from Saturday, Sept. 9 to Sunday, Oct. 8.

Southern Delaware museums, attractions, events and tours spotlight Native American history, agricultural history, maritime and military history, natural history, industrial history, architectural history, social history, aviation history, railroad history and more. Sussex County's charming seaside and riverside towns each have their own fascinating tales - war stories, tales of political intrigue, stories of pirates and shipwrecks and buried booty, and even some tales that listeners might prefer not to hear after dark.

"Our area has a rich history dating back to well before the Colonial period that visitors and even many locals are not aware of," says Scott Thomas, Southern Delaware Tourism executive director. "This event, bookended by the Nanticoke Indian Powwow in September and the Lewes History Book Festival in October, gave us the opportunity to work with our partners, including hotels, chambers of commerce, museums, attractions, tour operators, state parks, and event and festival organizers, to highlight this history and all of the heritage assets that we're so fortunate to enjoy throughout Sussex County."

For a full schedule of events, museum listings and a link to antiques shopping itineraries, go to www.VisitSouthernDelaware.com/See-You-September.

"This is a great way to remind our visitors and local residents that fascinating history is in reach of our beach," said Thomas.