The Lewes Rehoboth Canal: Floating Through History

Rehoboth Beach-- The Rehoboth Beach Museum will air an online “Conversations on History” program on March 11, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. Paula Roberts, exhibit coordinator of the Museum, will narrate a slide presentation of her research on the history of the Lewes-Rehoboth canal and the industry and commerce that once thrived on the banks of the canal in Rehoboth. The presentation will include excerpts from various oral histories that included memories of residents through the years. Participants will hear stories about crabbing and fishing as well as just general mischief from those who grew up during this busy commercial time on the canal. Please come prepared to share memories and stories as well. This in an online presentation and registrations are required. Visit our website and click on the Events tab at the top of the page to register.