Experience a taste of what Historic Lewes has to offer our community on First Fridays! Each month from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., visit the Sussex Tavern for a colonial-inspired beverage, stop into the Lewistown Coffee-house for a taste of the Revolution, browse the Historic Lewes Antique Shop, listen to live music, take a tour,
Join the Seashore Striders in Lewes for the 21st annual Cannonball 5k Run & Walk. The Cannonball 5k is a flat & fast course through the Town of Lewes. The race will start and finish at the Lewes Historical Society with a beautiful course through historic Lewes taking in a course often called "the most
A wonderful way to start your day practicing yoga outside on the beautiful and Historic Lewes Town Campus surrounded by historic properties from the bygone times, flowers in bloom planted by and maintained by volunteers of the Lewes Historical Society, and a delightful little garden. After class, enjoy a cup of coffee, iced tea, or
Step back into 1813 as Lewes defies the might of Great Britain's Royal Navy. Commodore John P. Beresford and his squadron of warships fly the colors of the British Empire just offshore, and the town is threatened by enemy guns. This one-day event commemorates old Lewestown's spirited resistance at the mouth of Delaware Bay during
The Second Annual British Invasion Concert: From Blockade to Beatles Enjoy the music of the Beatles & other British bands performed by national recording artists Robert LeBlanc & Tony Sciuto (formerly of the Little River Band) Venue Details/ Location: Historic Lewes Town Campus, 110 Shipcarpenter Street, Lewes, DE Cost: $85. * Each ticket includes two
Shanty Night at the Sussex Tavern is a monthly event full of time travelling adventure! Join us every third Friday evening to experience epic singing, cheering, ranting and raving like true British sailors would. This event is FREE. Drinks not included.
Join the Lewes Historical Society for the 18th Annual Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival on Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8, 2025, for a weekend filled with creativity, coastal vibes, and unique treasures waiting to be discovered.
Join Historic Lewes for a festival celebrating the maritime traditions of Lewes and the sea through music, art, and history. Highlights include art from scrimshaw to tattoos, historical demonstrations and crafts, and a robust slate of bands performing music of the sea, headlined by The Dreadnoughts. Tickets are on sale NOW! Only $15 per person.
To launch our Shanty Fest in true shanty style, join the Dreadnoughts for a special acoustic show in the Sussex Tavern. Seating is limited to 25 guests. This special shanty night is a ticketed event at $50.00 per ticket, including 2 drinks, a limited-edition Shanty Fest poster, and a meet & greet with the band!
