Lewes travels back to 1773

Walking on the Lewes Historical Society Campus Oct. 14-15 was like taking a step back to the 1700s. 

With dozens of volunteers dressed in authentic period dress, the society hosted Harvest of Discontent – 1773 on its Shipcarpenter Street campus. The reenactors spent the day performing many day-to-day activities common to Lewistown in the 18th century, such as blacksmithing, sailmaking, sewing and laundry. The tavern was the site of entertainment by Forbes Road Frolic, while the Lewistown Coffee House served authentic hot chocolate. 

Visitors could engage with the interpreters who will not only explain their task, but also speak about increased tensions with England, where the Parliament in London has recently passed the infamous Tea Act. 

For more information, go to historiclewes.org and click on the events tab.