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What's Happening
Experience the best of Lewes history and culture through our upcoming events and special programs.
Fires of the Revolution Bonfire
On Friday, November 14th, 2025, join us at the Historic Lewes Town Campus on Shipcarpenter Street from 5:00-8:00 for the return of a popular nighttime special event: Fires of the Revolution Bonfire Night! Our world looks very different after dark than it did in 18th-century America, especially as…
Historic Lewes Annual Holiday House Tour
Experience the Magic of the Season at the Annual Holiday House Tour of Lewes! Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM | Lewes, Delaware. Historical Lewes invites you to the popular Annual Holiday House Tour of Lewes, a festive tradition showcasing local homes,…
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.
Plan Your VisitExplore 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
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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