History happy hour to discuss Lewes during WWII July 22

The Lewes Historical Society continues its History Happy Hour series at 4 p.m. Fridays during July and August in the downstairs meeting room of the Hotel Rodney at the corner of Second and Market streets in Lewes. Programs include interesting dialog led by local history buffs, area heritage experts and museum professionals. These 20-30-minute featured presentations are followed by engaging question-and-answer periods. During the program, wine will be sold by the Rose & Crown.

At 4 p.m., Friday, July 22, William Manthorpe will present Lewes during World War II.  Manthorpe will briefly describe and illustrate the establishment and early days of Fort Miles, recounting the German submarine operations off the coast from January to June of 1942.  This six-month period directly involved the organizations and people of Lewes as active participants in the war.  His first book, "A Century of Service: The U.S. Navy on Cape Henlopen, Lewes Delaware, 1898-1996" is on sale in The Lewes Historical Society's Zwaanendael Club Museum Store at 302 Savannah Road in Lewes.

The events are free, but due to the program’s popularity, a pass per person is required for admission. Seating is limited. Passes are available beginning at 3 p.m. (an hour in advance) on lecture days at the Ryves Holt House at 218 Second St., Lewes. Programs are sponsored by Hotel Rodney. For more information, contact Marcos Salaverria at Marcos@HistoricLewes.org or 302-645-7670.