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
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!
In conjunction with the "Three Degrees of Connection" documentary screening on April 28th, a special guest from the film, Miss Kitty Perry, age 88, will be giving a talk at the Sussex Tavern on May 3. Ms. Kitty Perry is one of the last remaining former residents of the formerly segregated Black Community of Lewes,
On this First Friday we don't just have one but two books for sale by local authors! Come join us for a literary First Friday full of all our usual happenings, music, festive libations, historic interpreters, colonial games, historic coffee and delicious tea, and a focus on two incredible books! In addition, the Fourth
Tavern Talks Theater is back for an exclusive showing of Back to the Bombardment. Only this time it'll be bigger and better than ever! Our actors will be performing under our new outdoor educational museum pavilion for the very first time! About the show: Back to the Bombardment follows modern high schooler James McCracken as
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 action, and enjoy spirited drinks at Sussex Tavern or delightful coffee and hot chocolate at the Coffee-house. Admission: Free! Suggested Donation of $10 per person
