Lewes city flag available for purchase at LHS shops
The Lewes Historical Society announced the official City of Lewes flag is available at three LHS store locations
Patrons can purchase the flag at the Lewes History Museum, 101 Adams Ave.; the Antique Shop on the historic campus,110 Shipcarpenter St.; and and the Ryves Holt House, 218 Second St.
Designed by Lewes native Alan Keffer, the flag has grown in popularity since its debut in 1991, when 35 dedicated Lewes residents sponsored its creation. Officially adopted as the City of Lewes flag in 2005, it now flies throughout the area, from city hall to private homes, boats and beyond.
Recently, the Lewes Historical Society acquired the rights to sell the flag, making it available at three of its sites. LHS encourages community members to embrace the spirit of Lewes and its maritime heritage by showcasing the city’s official flag in their homes or businesses.
The flag is rich in historical symbolism. Its central seal is based on one from Lewes, England, the namesake and sister city of Lewes, Delaware. Its blue-and-white background, adapted from the flag of the Zeeland Province in the Netherlands, symbolizes the sea—honoring Lewes' maritime heritage and its founding by Dutch settlers who sailed from Zeeland in 1631.
For more information, go to hstoriclewes.org or call 302-645-7076.
