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Experience the best of Lewes history and culture through our upcoming events and special programs.
Speaker Series: "Stories of Lightships and Their Sailors"
September 10 @ 5:00 pm
Speaker Series, “Stories of Lightships and Their Sailors” New Theatre Room, Lewes History Museum, 101 Adams Ave., Lewes, DE 19958 Discover the fascinating history of America’s lightships and the sailors who served aboard them. Historian John Bolster explores the many lightships…
22nd Annual Cannonball 5K & Trenny Elliott Memorial Walk
September 13 @ 8:30 am
Lace up your running shoes and join Historic Lewes and the Seashore Striders for one of Delaware’s most scenic race traditions! The 22nd Annual Cannonball 5K & Trenny Elliott Memorial Walk returns to the streets of…
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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