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Historic Lewes Annual Holiday House Tour

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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, decorated with charm and seasonal spirit, in the historic town of Lewes, Delaware. On Saturday, December 6, explore a curated selection of private homes and public buildings in the heart of historic Lewes, each beautifully decorated for the holidays. This self-guided tour offers a rare glimpse inside some of the area’s most treasured properties, celebrating both the architectural heritage and the magic of the season. This year’s tour will include seasonally decorated homes ranging from centuries-old to contemporary and new construction. Your Holiday House Tour of Lewes Ticket provides:

  • One-time admission to all private homes, as well as the historic DAR House and the first-floor lobby of The Lodge, in Lewes.
  • A detailed guidebook with descriptions of each property on the tour.
  • Admission to the Holiday Village & Market at 110 Shipcarpenter Street in Lewes.

Tickets can be purchased online, for $50, through December 5, or at the Lewes Historical Society. Please retain a copy of your receipt to pick up your Ticket Book. Tickets may be picked up before the event, starting on November 18 at LHS’s main campus between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. (Monday through Friday). Ticket pick-up is available on the day of the event at the Lewes Historical Society’s main campus, located at 110 Shipcarpenter Street, Lewes, DE 19958, starting at 8:00 a.m. The house tour doors open at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2025. The last visitor will be admitted at 3:30 p.m. Proceeds from this event benefit the preservation and educational efforts of the Lewes Historical Society. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: https://givebutter.com/FGyPC3


2025 Holiday House Tour of Lewes and Holiday Village & Market

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Partner with the Lewes Historical Society on Saturday, December 6, to celebrate the season, as they invite over 1,500 visitors to experience Lewes’ finest private homes decorated for the holidays at the 2025 Holiday House Tour of Lewes.

The Lewes Historical Society promotes and advocates the preservation, interpretation, and cultural enrichment of the region through museum exhibits, educational programs, historical research, and publications. We thank you for your interest and support of Historic Lewes and the First Town in the First State!

$5,000 PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP

  • Admission for 6 people to the Holiday House Tour of Lewes
  • A full-page ad in the Holiday House Tour event ticket booklet distributed to over 1500 attendees
  • Your name or company logo on all print ads and the event poster
  • Your name or company will be listed as a top-tier sponsor on Historic Lewes’ website
  • Your name or company logo will be included on Historic Lewes’ Facebook event page
  • A sign with your name or company’s logo will be visibly placed at a specific house on the tour and at the Holiday Village & Market.
  • Your name or company acknowledgment in event press releases
  • Your name or company acknowledgment in all Social Media posts
  • Invitation to VIP Cocktail Celebration on December 3, for 2 people

$2,500 GOLD SPONSORSHIP

  • Admission for 4 people to the Holiday House Tour of Lewes
  • A half-page ad in the Holiday House Tour event ticket booklet distributed to over 1500 attendees
  • Your name or company logo on all print ads
  • Your name or company will be listed as a GOLD sponsor on Historic Lewes’ website
  • Your name or company logo included on Historic Lewes’ Facebook event page
  • A sign with your name or your company’s logo will be visibly placed at a specific house on the tour
  • Your name or company acknowledgment in event press releases
  • Your name or company acknowledgment in all Social Media
  • Invitation to VIP Cocktail Celebration on December 3, for 2 people

$500 STERLING HOUSE SPONSORSHIP

  • Your name or company’s logo will be visibly placed on a 2’ x 3’ sign at a specific house on the tour
  • Your name or company acknowledgment will be printed in the Holiday House Tour of Lewes Guidebook
  • Invitation to VIP Cocktail Celebration on December 3, for 2 people

To take advantage of other advertising and sponsorship opportunities, please email susan@historiclewes.org or call 302.645.7670. Sponsorships must be secured and paid by November 15, 2025.

To become a sponsor of our 2025 House Tour, please visit:

BECOME A SPONSOR

Shipcarpenter Street
110 Shipcarpenter Street
Lewes, DE 19975 United States

DIRECTIONS

When:

December 6, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Cost:
$50