Join us for the premiere of writer and director, Dawson Gehrke's, first ever Tavern Talks Theater show! Back to the Bombardment follows modern high schooler James McCracken as he is mysteriously transported back to the Lewes of 1813. Finding the War of 1812 to be more confusing than he had expected, James must grapple with
Join us for Friday the 13th and experience a night of professional storytellers telling the most chilling tales! Drinks will be available for purchase. Date: Friday, December 13th, 2024 Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Location: The Haunted Historic Lewes Town Campus at 110 Shipcarpenter St. Lewes, DE Admission to this event is FREE! No
Join the Historic Lewes for this wonderful annual Holiday House Tour of Lewes inviting you into eight of Lewes's finest private homes decorated for the season! This year's tour will include stunningly decorated homes ranging from centuries-old to contemporary new construction. The tour also invites you to view the seasonally decorated first floor of The
Join us on Friday, November 1st, 2024, to celebrate the launch of the book Going Among English Sailors American Tars & HMS Belvidera, 1809 – 1814 written by Historic Lewes’ own Executive Director, Andrew Lyter. The book launch will coincide with our monthly First Friday Community Night. From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. the author,
Experience Lewes legends and lore, meet creatures and characters of both the bygone times and other worlds, and have a terrifyingly good time indulging in great food, potent potions (adult beverages), a costume contest, and live music.
The Royal Navy’s decisive victory over the combined French and Spanish fleets at the Battle of Trafalgar on October 21, 1805, had a resounding impact across the seas. While the beloved Vice-Admiral Nelson was mortally wounded in this engagement, the British victory solidified their claim to Rule the Waves. To this day, the engagement and
Fall Harvest Fair, 1774: The Last Year of Peace In the autumn of 1774, the British flag still flew over Lewes and a portrait of King George III still hung in the courthouse, but tensions between the Empire and her Delawarean colonists were approaching a breaking point. As Lewistowners went about their yearly tasks to
Featuring over 50 Artisans, Demonstrations, Workshops, Local Craft Food, and Delaware Distilleries and Breweries. This event is open to the public however you must be 21 years of age to consume alcohol.
The 20th Cannonball 5k Race & Trenny Elliott Memorial Walk helps raise funds to restore the legendary Cannonball House and keep it alive for generations to come.
Enjoy the music of the Beatles & other British bands performed by national recording artists Robery LeBlanc & Tony Sciuto (formerly of the Little River Band) while supporting a great cause! Two drinks and food are included in the ticket price! This event is to raise money for the restoration of our beloved Cannonball House,
