Lewes was the site of the first European settlement in Delaware, a whaling and trading post that Dutch settlers founded on June 3, 1631, and named Zwaanendael (Swan Valley). The colony had a short existence, as a local tribe of Lenape Indians killed all 32 settlers in 1632.

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Lewes is in Sussex County and is one of the best places to live in Delaware. Living in Lewes offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Lewes and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Lewes are highly rated.

People often refer to Lewes as 'the first town in the first state' thanks to the area being one of the first places settlers landed and thanks to Delaware being the first state to ratify the constitution. The town got its current name back in 1682 when William Penn was given the area by King Charles II.

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Nestled along the Delaware Coast where the bay meets the ocean, Lewes is steeped in history, and brimming with things to see and do. Highlights include the State of Delaware's Zwaanendael Museum, the Lewes History Museum, the Life Saving Station Boathouse, the Cannonball House/Maritime Museum, and…