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What's Happening
Experience the best of Lewes history and culture through our upcoming events and special programs.
The History Book Festival
September 26 @ 8:30 am
2026 The History Book Festival | September 26-28
The History Book Festival is the only book festival dedicated to history through story, showcasing new historical fiction and narrative nonfiction from multiple subjects, eras, and voices. Over…
Speaker Series: “The Long Slow Fuse to Revolution”
October 8 @ 5:00 pm
Speaker Series, “The Long Slow Fuse to Revolution” New Theatre Room, Historic Lewes Maritime Museum, <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/101+Adams+Ave.,+Lewes,+DE+19958?entry=gmail&source=g"…
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
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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