Leland C. Jennings, Jr. of Middletown died Thursday, March 4, 2010, in Lewes. He was 57.
Mr. Jennings was born in Pennsville, N.J., son of the late Leland G. and Gloria Scariato Jennings.
He was the chief historian and director of Cultural Affairs for the State of Delaware. He obtained his Doctorate in history.
Mr. Jennings played a major role in the State of Delaware refurbishment project for Fort Delaware, as well as preservation and development of the Fort Miles in Lewes. He served as member of the Fort Miles Historic Association and was also a member of the 5 Points Chapter O.E.S. No. 13, in Newport.
Mr. Jennings was a member of the Masonic Lodge District No. 59, Washington, Pa., and president of the Middletown Historical Society. He was the production manager for the Philadelphia Folk Art Festival for 30 plus years and organized and contributed to the Howard Pyle Pirate Festival for two years. He was an avid Revolutionary War re-enactor and was the production manager for Blood Sweat and Tears for 14 years touring all over the world with them. He also traveled with the Bill of Rights Tour and Ornett Coleman. He was founder and owner of Exhibit Masters, a high-end Christmas Exhibit Décor installation and refurbishment Company.
He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Linda K. Francis Jennings; two stepchildren, Dr. Kathryn Ann Berchtold and Albert Joseph Berchtold III; and three siblings, Patrick, Susan and Beth.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fort Miles Historical Assoc., C/O Dr. Gary D. Wray, 120 E. Wild Rabbit Run, Lewes, DE 19958.
Arrangements by Berry-Short Funeral Home, Milford.
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Leland C. Jennings, Jr. of Middletown died Thursday, March 4, 2010, in Lewes. He was 57.
Mr. Jennings was born in Pennsville, N.J., son of the late Leland G. and Gloria Scariato Jennings.
He was the chief historian and director of Cultural Affairs for the State of Delaware. He obtained his Doctorate in history.
Mr. Jennings played a major role in the State of Delaware refurbishment project for Fort Delaware, as well as preservation and development of the Fort Miles in Lewes. He served as member of the Fort Miles Historic Association and was also a member of the 5 Points Chapter O.E.S. No. 13, in Newport.
Mr. Jennings was a member of the Masonic Lodge District No. 59, Washington, Pa., and president of the Middletown Historical Society. He was the production manager for the Philadelphia Folk Art Festival for 30 plus years and organized and contributed to the Howard Pyle Pirate Festival for two years. He was an avid Revolutionary War re-enactor and was the production manager for Blood Sweat and Tears for 14 years touring all over the world with them. He also traveled with the Bill of Rights Tour and Ornett Coleman. He was founder and owner of Exhibit Masters, a high-end Christmas Exhibit Décor installation and refurbishment Company.
He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Linda K. Francis Jennings; two stepchildren, Dr. Kathryn Ann Berchtold and Albert Joseph Berchtold III; and three siblings, Patrick, Susan and Beth.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fort Miles Historical Assoc., C/O Dr. Gary D. Wray, 120 E. Wild Rabbit Run, Lewes, DE 19958.
Arrangements by Berry-Short Funeral Home, Milford.
