Field trips can be arranged year-round to show the highlights of Lewes in a meaningful context. Groups of 8 or more guests are considered large group tours and we ask that you contact us for tour options so that we can best meet your group's needs. For additional information, please call 302-645-7670.
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 gifted interpreters at the Historic Lewes Town Campus as they bring to life the “season of independence” in 1776 Lewistown. Experience town gossip, witness trades and crafts in
Short on time but keen on history? Explore key moments in Lewes' 300-year story that shaped the character of this First Town in the First State in this daily 45-minute spotlight tour! This guided tour meets in the Sussex Tavern building on the LHS Historic Lewes Town Campus (110 Shipcarpenter St.) at 11 a.m. Tickets
Lewes is rich with historic happenings and legends, many of them involving a touch of the otherworldly. Some personalities never seem to depart! This 90-minute walking tour will introduce you to stories of strange happenings and visit the historic locations of the Ryves Holt House and the Cannonball House. Rates: Adults (Ages 13+): $15 Children (Ages
Join the Lewes Historical Society and Lewes in Bloom to welcome Spring to Lewes, during the 15th Annual Lewes Tulip Celebration. The Society’s History in Bloom Tour will once again take place on Saturday, April 12, and Sunday April 13. Starting at the Historic Campus at 110 Shipcarpenter Street, Lewes, DE. Each tour will be
Haunted Histories echo through time. Join the Lewes Historical Society and First State Paranormal Investigations in learning the true tales of past residents of the Historic Burton Ingram House. Learn for yourself what may still remain. Flashlights strongly recommended. Personal Paranormal Equipment welcome, but not necessary as it will be provided to shared groups. Due
Step back into the past with the Historic Lewes on the third Saturday of each month, April through December, with our featured Living History Days! From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., discover enhanced programming and costumed staff, sharing stories of Lewes from bygone times. During your visit, see historical demonstrations, participate in hands-on craft activities,
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. For more information, call 302-645-7076.
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.
