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Explore Our Locations
History Museum & Archives
101 Adams Avenue
Lewes, DE 19958
Historic Lewes Town Campus
110 Shipcarpenter Street
Lewes, DE 19958
Cannonball House Maritime Museum
118 Front Street
Lewes, DE 19958
Ryves Holt House Museum & Mercantile
218 Second Street
Lewes, Delaware 19958
U.S. Life-Saving Service Boat House
229 Pilottown Road
Lewes, DE 19958
Take a Step Back in Time
The Lewes Historical Society promotes and advocates the preservation, interpretation, and cultural enrichment of the Lewes region through museum exhibits, educational programs, historical research, and publications.
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Explore with our expert guides, dive into our exhibitions and thematic programs, and discover Lewes history.
Holiday House Tour of Lewes & Holiday Village & Market
Join the Lewes Historical Society for this wonderful annual Holiday House Tour of Lewes inviting you into eight of Lewes’s finest private homes decorated for the season! This year’s tour will include stunningly decorated homes ranging from centuries-old to contemporary new construction. The tour…
Membership & Support
Through fascinating exhibitions, tours, programs, resources, and events, Historic Lewes connects people to Delaware history and to each other.
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