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Boos and Brews scares town back into historical times
Bill Hicks tells stories to King Louis and Marie Antionette, aka Jack Heise and Jasmine McMillan. DENY HOWETH PHOTOS
October 31, 2025
Historic Lewes offered a haunted event Oct. 24 at its Shipcarpenter Square campus. Boos and Brews featured characters of bygone times telling scary stories of murder and mayhem. Food, potent potions, a costume contest and live music by Electric Velvet were enjoyed by all in attendance.
Eric Mason and Jen Bull put together their best impression of Sonny and Cher.
Gathering for a photo after judging the costume contest are (l-r) Dawson Gehrke, associate director of education; volunteer Lucia Gehrke; and Breanna Duncan, historic area manager.
Jasmine McMillan as Marie Antionette and Jack Heise as King Louis are recognized at the historic campus.
The cast of “Jaws” vies for a place in the group costume contest.
Lora and Daniel Vimont get their alien on at the Historic Lewes Boos and Brews event.
Bill Hicks reads a ghost story scaring the folks gathered in the Mariners Tavern.
Steve and Mary Lentowski are spotted fishing for a contest win.
Rick and Jakub Konysz show off as scary Teen Wolf.
Each contestant in the contest has a dance off to determine the winner.
Sesame Street characters participate in the dance off.
Teams prepare for a dance off, Mary Poppins, Diane Keaton and Duck Duck Goose.
The Plank House has a scary inhabitant.
Interpreter Griffin Barrows tells a ghost story of Wiley Wilson’s murder in the 1800s.
Christine Koplowitz sports a witchy crow hat, while vampire Barry Koplowitz relaxes fireside.
Getting witchy by the fire are (l-r) Christy Faust, Chrissy Casapulla, Cindy Brittingham and Elaine Butler.
Posing as the Addams Family are (l-r) Tim and Sandy Ahn, Bob Pierce, Chip Simpson, Lisa Nellius, Meg and Don Burich.
Tower Hill residents get down and dirty at the costume contest as characters from Grease. Shown in back are (l-r) Mark Nesci, Greg Harding, Ann Norton, Marie Nesci, Kerry Baldwin, Doug Newton, Tom Winton, Greg Norton, Sharon Winton, Dave Lust, Beth List and Marie Nesci. In front are Sue Hurley, Greg Hurley and LuCille Perry.
Morticia aka Meg Burich and Gomez aka Bob Pierce get ready to perform for the contest.
Local Author Terri Clifton soaks up the haunted vibes.
Interpreter Griffin Barrows tells a ghost story of Wiley Wilson’s murder in the 1800s.
Electric Velvet’s Kristin and Anthony Carmen keep the crowd going.
A fire pit adds to the mystique of the evening.
Chip Simpson, and Tim and Sandy Ahn dance to Electric Velvet.
