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Experience the best of Lewes history and culture through our upcoming events and special programs.

Events Tours

All Hallows Eve

October 31 @ 10:00 am

Mystery, history, and spooky stories unite in this family-friendly celebration of autumn days and Halloween traditions. See apple butter made over an open fire, visit Madam Zora to have your fortune told, explore the Burton-Ingram House as it mourns the death of Henry Neill, enjoy music and eerie tales, try your hand at a Halloween craft, and more! This FREE community event takes place at the Historic Lewes Town Campus from 10:00-4:00 on Halloween!

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Fires of the Revolution

November 13 @ 5:00 pm

Friday, November 13th, from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Historic Lewes’ Historic Lewes Town Campus, 110 Shipcarpenter St., Lewes, DE Our world looks very different after dark than it did in 18th-century America, especially as their nights were lit with the fires of revolution….

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Historic Lewes Annual Holiday House Tour and Market

December 5 @ 9:30 am

Join us for a celebration of history and holiday traditions at the 53rd Annual Holiday House Tour of Lewes. Step inside eight beautifully decorated private homes, explore treasured historic buildings, and experience the charm of Lewes dressed for the…

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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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