St. George AME dedicates historical marker

Proudly unveiling the marker (l-r) are, the Rev. Ellis Louden, presiding elder Dover District AMEC; the Rev. Deborah McCaffity, St. George AME; Sen. Ernie Lopez; Stephen Marz, director and Delaware state archivist; Rep. Stephen Smyk; Leonia Robinson; Lewes Mayor Ted Becker; and the Rev. George Edwards, Friendship Baptist Church.

Deny Howeth

June 29, 2018

The Rev. Deborah McCaffity welcomes the crowd.

The Rev. Ellis Louden, presiding elder of Dover District AMEC, remarked that African Methodist Episcopal Church is as old as the union. “The Delaware flag date is 1787, and the origins of the AME Church are also 1787.”

Leonia Robinson rallied the crowd with determination.

The Rev. Earle Baker, Bethel UMC prayed for forgiveness of any separation based on differences.

The marker.

Everyone joined in to read the marker aloud.

Gathering for a photo at the marker dedication (l-r) in back are, Sen. Ernie Lopez, R-Lewes; Mike DiPaolo, Lewes Historical Society director; Rep. Stephen Smyk, R-Milton; Lewes Mayor Ted Becker, the Rev. George Edwards, Friendship Baptist Church; and the Rev. Earle Baker, Bethel UMC. In front, The Rev. Ellis Louden, presiding elder Dover District AMEC; the Rev. Deborah McCaffity, St. George AME; Stephen Marz, director and Delaware state archivist; and Leonia Robinson.

Gathering for a photo at the marker dedication (l-r) in back are, Sen. Ernie Lopez, R-Lewes; Mike DiPaolo, Lewes Historical Society director; Rep. Stephen Smyk, R-Milton; Dupree Baters, St. George AME member; Lewes Mayor Ted Becker; Stephen Marz, director and Delaware state archivist. In front, Diaz Bonville; the Rev. Ellis Louden, presiding elder Dover District AMEC; Leonia Robinson; the Rev. Deborah McCaffity, St. George AME; Kathy McGuinness, Rehoboth commissioner; and the Rev. George Edwards, Friendship Baptist Church.

The Crusaders of Frankford entertained after the gathering, Nathaniel Bucky Speaks sings from his heart, backing him up in harmony, shown (l-r) are Linden Tunnell, and Horace Clark

The Crusaders of Frankford perform. Horace Clark rejoices in song; backing him up are (l-r) Kenny Drummond, Tyrone Oliver, and Linden Tunnell.

Kenny Drummond and The Crusaders of Frankford entertain at St. George AME Church. Horace Clark sings along.

Howard Clark plays piano for The Crusaders of Frankford.

The Rev. Deborah McCaffity talks about the history of the church.

St. George AME Church and Cemetery were honored June 23, in Lewes with a historical marker dedication. About 150 community members gathered on the side of Pilottown Road at the cemetery, to remember the beginnings of the church. Stephen Marz, director and Delaware state archivist, was joined by Sen. Ernie Lopez, R-Lewes; Rep. Stephen Smyk, R-Milton; Lewes Mayor Ted Becker; Mike DiPaolo, Lewes Historical Society director; the Rev. Deborah McCaffity, St. George AME; the Rev. Ellis Louden, presiding elder Dover District AMEC; Leonia Robinson; the Rev. George Edwards, Friendship Baptist Church; The Rev. Earle Baker, Bethel UMC; and Cape Henlopen JROTC. The public was then invited back to St. George AME on Park Avenue for a concert by The Crusaders of Frankford and celebration with dinner.

St. George AME dedicates historical marker

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