As part of the statewide Delaware and Lewes 250 anniversary celebrations, Coastal Concerts, in partnership with the City of Lewes, will present Swingin’ History: An All-American Night of Jazz, at 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 16, in Stango Park, which will be transformed into a vibrant time capsule.

This special collaboration brings together music, narration and dance to honor the history of the City of Lewes.

This free outdoor concert features the renowned Delmarva Big Band and promises an immersive journey through the dynamic and transformative eras of the 1920s, '30s and '40s.

The band will be joined by jazz vocalist Jackie Johnson, a Cape Henlopen High School alumna and a recent graduate of Temple University.

Lewes City Council member and historian Trina Brown-Hicks will be the narrator. Known for her dedicated work in preserving the legacy of the African American community in Lewes, Brown-Hicks will help tell authentic stories of the people and the culture of Southern Delaware during this era.

The first 500 guests at the concert will receive a free, limited-edition commemorative booklet to take home. Foldable decorative fans will be available to the first 300 guests.

Attendees are encouraged to arrive early, bring a cooler and spread out blankets or lawn chairs. In case of rain, the concert will move to the Cape Henlopen High School auditorium. 

To learn more, go to lewes250.com.