History of African American life in Lewes is focus of new exhibit. Here's a preview

A new photographic exhibit at the Lewis History Museum offers a look at 19th- and 20th-century life for African Americans in the Sussex beach town.

“Voices Heard: The History and Legacy of the Black Community in Lewes” features 28 photos on public display for the first time, many of them on loan from the Daisey Family Legacy Collection.

“The exhibit spotlights the narratives of African American Lewestowners during segregation in the 1950s and 1960s,” said Lewes Historical Society Director of Education Marcos Salaverria. “We hope it fosters meaningful dialogue in today’s divisive climate. The vibrant Black community that helped build and sustain Lewes is all but gone.”

Also featured in the exhibit is the “Voices Heard” documentary, in which Lewes residents of color share their memories of the period. The 45-minute film runs on a continuous loop in the exhibit room.

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The exhibit is open through the end of the year.

Admission to the Lewes History Museum at the Margaret H. Rollins Community Center (101 Adams Ave.) is $5 for adults and free for children. Visit historiclewes.org for more information.

Shannon Marvel McNaught reports on southern Delaware and beyond. Reach her at smcnaught@gannett.com or on Twitter @MarvelMcNaught.

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