Historic Lewes’ publishing imprint Pilottown Press makes its debut on August 1 with the second editions of two extraordinary works: Jacob Jones: A Boy’s Life in Lewes During the American Revolution by William Manthorpe and Where Menhaden Was King: The Lewes Fishing Industry 1883–1966 by Thomas Elton Brown.
Join Historic Lewes for the official launch of Pilottown Press, celebrating the second editions of two signature titles:
- Jacob Jones: A Boy’s Life in Lewes During the American Revolution by William Manthorpe
- Where Menhaden Was King: The Lewes Fishing Industry 1883–1966 by Thomas Elton Brown
Meet author Bill Manthorpe, who will be signing copies of Jacob Jones. Books available on-site and online at www.historiclewes.org/publications. Don’t miss this First Friday event spotlighting Lewes’s rich maritime history!
Event Details:
Event Date:
Fri, 08/01/2025 - 4:00pm to 7:00pm
Event Location:
Sussex Tavern on the LHS Historic Lewes Town Campus
Address:
110 Shipcarpenter Street
Lewes, DE 19958
Contact Name:
Lewes Historical Society
Contact Phone:
(302) 645-7670
