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The Lewes Gazette

Volume 21

Volume 21

July 2026

This Independence Day, experience history where it happened!

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Volume 12

Volume 12

July 2025

Charting New Waters: Pilottown Press Sets Sail with Second Editions of Two Signature Titles.

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Volume 11

Volume 11

June 2025

Marcos Salaverria, The Man behind Historic Lewes Youth Programs.

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Volume 10

Volume 10

May 2025

We invite you to sit down in your favorite spot, relax, and read on to learn about our featured tours and events.

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Annual Reports

2025 Annual Report
2023 Annual Report
2022 Annual Report
2021 Annual Report

2023-2025 Strategic Plan 

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2025 Press Releases

Historic Lewes names 2024 volunteers of the year
Historic Lewes Tavern Talks to premiere new play Jan. 10
Historic Lewes Secures $120,000 in Grants and Announces Inaugural Cannon “Ball” Gala
Lewistown Coffee-House offers refreshments in historic setting
Historic Lewes Joins DO MORE 24 DELAWARE to Support Lewes’ History
Legal Notice: Parcel Consolidation, Lewes Historical Society – Print Only
Film to be screened April 28 explores Lewes heritage
History on Every Corner: Lewes Tours Showcase Revolutionary Roots and Beyond
Corinne Litzenberg to Sign New Novel Ben and the Brass Check at Historic Lewes May 2.
The Dreadnoughts Headline Historic Lewes Shanty Fest
Summer Yoga Returns to Historic Lewes Starting June 18
  Andrew Lyter to lead Lewes Maritime Museum transformation

2024 Press Releases

Lewes Historical Society receives $1.5 million grant | Cape Gazette
Lewes Life-Saving Station Boat House reception set April 1
Historian discusses American privateers in the Revolutionary War | Cape Gazette
Hearty in the Cause: Living History 1776 event set April 6-7 | Cape Gazette
Historical society to host Cannonball House restoration benefit April 20
Legacy of Black Community in Lewes exhibit reception set April 19 | Cape Gazette
Crime and punishment in early days of Lewes is May 2 topic
Sea glass festival names guest speakers June 1-2
Sea glass and coastal arts to entice festival-goers June 1-Historical society to host Cannonball House restoration benefit April 20
Lewes and the Dawn of the Electronic Age reception set
Lewes history walking tours off to a strong start
Crafts and Crafts fair seeks artist applications by June 30
Lewes Historical Society awarded $15,000 grant from Delaware 250
Lewes Historical Society Holiday and Fall Events
Lewes Historical Society Welcomes Jamie Zimmerman as Director, Marketing & Public Relations
Experience a British Invasion—Food, Drinks and Live Music, August 29
Discover Lewes’ key role in the Founding of Rehoboth Beach, Sept. 12
Lewes City Flag Now Available at Lewes Historical Society
LHS to host Fall Harvest events Oct. 18-20
Boos & Brews to bring Halloween thrills to Lewes Oct. 25
Society director to debut new maritime history book Nov. 1
Lewes Historical Society launches new brand and digital platform
Cannonball 5K proceeds to support historic restoration work
Holiday House Tour of Lewes to welcome guests Dec. 7

Media & Podcasts

We in Lewes: The Podcast – Living History with Andrew Lyter
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