Field Trips
Field trips may be scheduled March - December. $1 per child is requested. Please complete the Field Trip Request Form below.
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| Executive Director Michael DiPaolo talks to a class of fourth graders on a beautiful spring day in War of 1812 Park on Front Street. Field trips for classes can be arranged to visit the Historic Complex Museums or a brief walking tour of town. |
The Lewes Historical Society provides a wonderful opportunity for school groups to visit historic Lewes and learn about Lewes' colonial and maritime history. Intrepretive tours geared towards school children from grades 3-8 are offered and meet the needs in your curriculum.
For a tour of the museums with emphasis on small town life in the late 1700s and early 1800s the Thompson Country Store, Old Doctor's Office, Midway School #178 will be a part of your itinerary
For lessons about Lewes' maritime heritage, a trip to the Cannonball House Maritime Museum and/or the Lewes Life-Saving Station Museum can also be arranged.
Walking tours of town are also available to show students the highlights of Lewes in a meaningful context.
The Lewes Historical Society needs at least ten (10) days advance notification of school tours. Confirmation and tour information will be sent to you upon receipt of this form. All tours begin at the Thompson Country Store at the Historic Complex at Third & Shipcarpenter Street. There is ample bus parking at the Society along Third Street.
For the safety and comfort of your class and the safety of our museums, large groups will be split into 15 students each. The fee for school groups touring the Complex is $1 per student (teachers and chaperones are free) payable in cash or by check the day of the tour.
A note from Long Neck Elementary:
July 5, 2012
Dear Lewes Historical Society,
On behalf of P.L. Dunbar, North Laurel, and Long Neck Elementary Schools, I would like to thank you for the awesome presentations and tour of The Lewes Historical Society.
Because of the time and effort you put into your presentation, you have given our children the lessons of a lifetime. The history you taught them will remain with them for a lifetime.
Please know, you have granted these children the experience of a lifetime.
With Much Gratitude,
Lori Johnson
