DELAWARE STATE – Delaware, the First State, boasts a rich history that stretches back to the earliest days of European colonization in North America. Determining the state’s oldest city, however, is a matter of friendly debate, with both Lewes and New Castle laying claim to the title. While Lewes proudly asserts its status as the first settlement in Delaware, established in 1631, New Castle counters with its distinction as the oldest continuously occupied town in the Delaware Valley.
Delaware’s Contested Claim: Exploring the Historic Roots of Lewes and New Castle…