New exhibit honors Delaware Bay pilots
The Lewes Historical Society unveiled a new temporary exhibit April 25 at the Lewes History Museum. “Pilots of the Bay & River Delaware” highlights lives and accomplishments of pilots who’ve worked in the Delaware River and Delaware Bay for the last century.
From historic photos and paintings to an 1872 slip with port rates, the exhibit offers myriad windows into pilot life. The centerpiece of the exhibit is an engraved silver tureen with ladle that commemorates the change from sail to steam in pilot services at the Capes of Delaware.
The exhibit will be open during regular operating hours until Aug. 26. The Lewes History Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.
For more information about the Lewes History Museum or the historical society, go to www.historiclewes.org.
Nick Roth is the news editor. He has been with the Cape Gazette since 2012, previously covering town beats in Milton and Lewes. In addition to serving on the editorial board and handling page layout, Nick is responsible for the weekly Delaware History in Photographs feature and enjoys writing stories about the Cape Region’s history. Prior to the Cape Gazette, Nick worked for the Delmarva Media Group, including the Delaware Wave, Delaware Coast Press and Salisbury Daily Times. He also contributed to The News Journal. Originally from Boyertown, Pa., Nick attended Shippensburg University in central Pennsylvania, graduating in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He’s won several MDDC awards during his career for both writing and photography. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, going to the beach with his family and cheering for Philadelphia sports teams.
