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Cannonball missing from Lewes museum
Replica orb important in telling city’s history
February 17, 2023
The cannonball lodged into the foundation of the Lewes Historical Society’s Cannonball House has been stolen.
Lewes police are seeking information on the whereabouts of the historical item. Anyone with information is asked to call 302-645-6264.
The Cannonball House on Front Street is home to the historical society’s Maritime Museum. The home, built in the 18th century, was damaged in the bombardment of Lewes during the War of 1812.
The casing that holds the cannonball is all that’s left in the foundation of the Cannonball House. SOURCE: LEWES POLICE DEPARTMENT
This is how the cannonball usually looks in the foundation. SOURCE: LEWES POLICE DEPARTMENT
