Fall tourism promotion highlights local history attractions
Southern Delaware Tourism and Sussex County history and heritage tourism partners have created Fall for Our History, a three-month-long celebration of Sussex County heritage to take place in September, October and November. This promotion is a follow-up to last year’s successful See You In September promotion. It is aimed at encouraging visitors to extend their fall weekend stays in order to take advantage of the many history-focused events, tours and attractions occurring during the autumn months.
Southern Delaware museums, attractions, events, and tours spotlight the history of Native Americans, agriculture, maritime and military, natural resources, industry, architecture, aviation, railroads, social groups and more. Sussex County’s charming towns each have their own fascinating tales - war stories, political intrigues, pirates and shipwrecks and buried booty, and even some spooky yarns 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,” said Scott Thomas, Southern Delaware Tourism executive director. “This promotion gives 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.”
In conjunction with tourism partners, SDT has consolidated history-related events scheduled for the fall months into a Fall for Our History webpage where history buffs can mix and match events, tours, and venues to plan visits based on their specific interests. The site also includes museum listings and a link to antiques shopping itineraries. “This is a great way to remind our visitors and local residents that fascinating History is in Reach of our Beach,” said Thomas.
For more information, go to www.visitsoutherndelaware.com/fall-for-history.
