Why We Live Here
A Popular Photographic Series provided by SellingDelawareHomes highlighting attractions, history and interesting places here in the beach area of Southern Delaware. Delaware may be small but it is rich in history and offers so much for so many - from the resort areas of Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Bethany Beach and Fenwick or inland where you’ll find stunning waterways, great fishing, golf and more. Whether you've already purchased a home here or are considering purchasing a home - we think you'll enjoy learning about the area thru this visually rich series...
Why We Live Here . . . Funland ! ! !
Date: June 21, 2017 - Category: Why We Live Here
Why We Live Here . . . Funland ! ! ! The kids love to visit Grandma and Grandpa at their home at the beach! Sussex County is not only known for its low property taxes, it is just a short drive or a ferry ride from several major cities and many retire here to … Continue reading Why We Live Here . . . Funland ! ! !
Why We Live Here . . . Cape Henlopen Lighthouse, Lewes
Date: June 13, 2017 - Category: Why We Live Here
Why We Live Here . . . Cape Henlopen Lighthouse, Lewes We are more than gorgeous towns with beaches and State parks; we are rich in history. The Cape Henlopen Lighthouse once stood on the north side of the Great Dune in Lewes. It was first lit in 1769, but during the American Revolution it … Continue reading Why We Live Here . . . Cape Henlopen Lighthouse, Lewes
Why We Live Here . . . The Lakes of Rehoboth Beach
Date: June 06, 2017 - Category: Why We Live Here
Why We Live Here . . . The Lakes of Rehoboth Beach Silver Lake, Lake Gerar and Lake Comegys are three unique freshwater lakes, located only blocks to the Atlantic Ocean in Rehoboth Beach. They were formed by the flow of melting glaciers during the last Ice Age. The ocean once covered these lakes until … Continue reading Why We Live Here . . . The Lakes of Rehoboth Beach
Why We Live Here . . . Rehoboth Art League, Rehoboth Beach
Date: May 22, 2017 - Category: Why We Live Here
Why We Live Here . . . Rehoboth Art League, Rehoboth Beach The Rehoboth Art League is a non-profit arts center, located in Henlopen Acres, Delaware, which contains five gallery spaces on its historic 3.5 acre facility which includes the Peter Marsh Home (The Homestead), a historic home built in 1743. Explore properties for sale … Continue reading Why We Live Here . . . Rehoboth Art League, Rehoboth Beach
Why We Live Here . . . Dewey Beach, Delaware
Date: May 17, 2017 - Category: Why We Live Here
Why We Live Here . . . Dewey Beach, Delaware Dewey Beach is a coastal town in eastern Sussex County, Delaware. In 1868, "Rehoboth City" first appeared on a map of Lewes Rehoboth Hundred in Beer's Atlas of Delaware. It is believed that the name was changed to Dewey Beach following the 1898 Battle of Manilla (Spanish–American War) when Admiral George … Continue reading Why We Live Here . . . Dewey Beach, Delaware
Why We Live Here . . . Bottlenose Dolphin ~ Lewes, Delaware
Date: May 09, 2017 - Category: Why We Live Here
Why We Live Here . . . Bottlenose Dolphin ~ Lewes, Delaware The Bottlenose Dolphin is one of the most well known species of marine mammals that are often spotted year round along the coast of Sussex County, Delaware. An early morning or an early evening trek to the beach or a ride on the … Continue reading Why We Live Here . . . Bottlenose Dolphin ~ Lewes, Delaware
Why We Live Here . . . Assawoman Canal ~ Ocean View, Delaware
Date: May 03, 2017 - Category: Why We Live Here
Why We Live Here . . . Assawoman Canal ~ Ocean View, Delaware The Assawoman Canal was constructed in 1891 and its purpose was to be part of an intercoastal waterway connecting Lewes and Rehoboth Beach with Virginia. The proposed inland waterway was to stretch from the Chincoteague Bay to the Delaware Bay, to move … Continue reading Why We Live Here . . . Assawoman Canal ~ Ocean View, Delaware
Why We Live Here . . . Ancient Spectacle ~ Rehoboth Bay, Delaware
Date: April 26, 2017 - Category: Why We Live Here
Why We Live Here . . . Ancient Spectacle ~ Rehoboth Bay, Delaware Each Spring, the bays in Delaware become the site of one of the most spectacular and ancient phenomena in the natural world: the spawning of horseshoe crabs and the flocking of ravenous shorebirds that depend on them. Explore many of the communities … Continue reading Why We Live Here . . . Ancient Spectacle ~ Rehoboth Bay, Delaware
Why We Live Here . . . The Great Marsh ~ Lewes, Delaware
Date: April 19, 2017 - Category: Why We Live Here
Why We Live Here . . . The Great Marsh ~ Lewes, Delaware Just north of Lewes lies the Great Marsh, a 17,000-acre coastal wetland near the mouth of the Delaware Bay. To the casual observer, the Great Marsh may seem uninviting. But to those curious about nature, exploration by canoe or kayak reveals another … Continue reading Why We Live Here . . . The Great Marsh ~ Lewes, Delaware
Why We Live Here . . . James Farm Ecological Preserve ~ Ocean View, Delaware
Date: April 11, 2017 - Category: Why We Live Here
Why We Live Here . . . James Farm Ecological Preserve ~ Ocean View, Delaware The James Farm Ecological Preserve is a beloved oasis of wild land on the Indian River Bay, located just a short drive from Bethany Beach, Delaware on Cedar Neck Road in Ocean View. Thousands of walkers, beachcombers, birdwatchers and nature … Continue reading Why We Live Here . . . James Farm Ecological Preserve ~ Ocean View, Delaware
Why We Live Here . . . Lavender Fields at Warrington Manor ~ Milton
Date: April 04, 2017 - Category: Why We Live Here
Why We Live Here . . . Lavender Fields at Warrington Manor ~ Milton Lavender Fields at Warrington Manor is Delaware’s premier lavender farm, carrying a large inventory of lavender plants, bath, body and culinary products, honey from their own beehives and handcrafted items, as well as hosting a variety of events such as tours, … Continue reading Why We Live Here . . . Lavender Fields at Warrington Manor ~ Milton
Why We Live Here . . . Roosevelt Inlet Shipwreck
Date: March 28, 2017 - Category: Why We Live Here
Why We Live Here . . . Roosevelt Inlet Shipwreck In the fall of 2004, a beach replenishment project along the Delaware Bay pumped tons of sand onto Lewes Beach. What no one knew at the time was that this sand was peppered with artifacts from a previously unknown shipwreck. Historical data, archaeological evidence, and … Continue reading Why We Live Here . . . Roosevelt Inlet Shipwreck