Lewes Revolutionary War hero featured on Delaware tapestry

Maj. Henry Fisher was known as the eyes and ears of the American Revolution.

Now, all eyes will be on the naval pilot from Lewes, who is featured on Delaware’s contribution to America’s Tapestry.

America’s Tapestry is made of 13 hand-embroidered panels, one for each of the original colonies. Each tells a lesser-known story about the nation’s journey toward independence.

Elected officials, members of the Lewes250 Committee and members of the public gathered Feb. 28, at the historic Maull House on Pilottown Road to help stitch Delaware’s panel.

“It was the perfect setting for the public to be part of Delaware’s history by helping stitch the tapestry,” said Lewes Mayor Amy Marasco.

The image of Fisher depicts him firing a signal gun, alerting Patriot forces to the approach of a British ship in Delaware Bay.

He also collaborated with the Cape Henlopen Lighthouse keeper to establish a system of signals for early warning of enemy movements.

The Delaware tapestry team includes Historic Lewes, illustrator Ava Buccino, and Amy Gilley and Becky Gutin, co-state directors for Delaware.

The tapestry will tour the state through April. 

All 13 tapestries will be on display this summer in Colonial Williamsburg before heading out on a nationwide tour.

For more information, go to americastapestry.com.