Museum Speaker Series: Jacob Jones life in the Revolutionary War

Join retired naval officer, historian, and society member Mr. Bill Manthrope for a presentation on "Jacob Jones: His Life in Lewes During the Revolution" at the Margaret H. Rollins Community Center on Friday November 8th.

Mr. Manthrope is a retired naval officer and senior government executive. Since retiring to the coastal area he has been researching, speaking and writing on the naval heritage of Delaware. His first book is on the navy 100 year presence on Cape Henlopen, his second is on the ships named Delaware.

What you will hear on this evening is part of the initial work on a hoped for third book, focusing on the life of Jacob Jones, and what he experienced during the American Revolution while living in Lewes.

Each presentation begins at 7:00 pm at the Margaret H. Rollins Community Center at the Lewes History Museum . Each month, a different speaker presents and topics vary. These events are FREE and do not require a reservation.