The public is invited to join the Overfalls Foundation for our Winter Speaker Series program on Thursday, January 23rd at 3:00 pm at the Lewes Public Library. Guest speaker and lifetime member, Mike Safina will provide a description and update on the Foundation’s plans to construct a new exhibit building adjacent to the Monomoy Pavilion
Join Historic Lewes' Ryan Schwartz and Dawson Gehrke as they explore the United States Life-Saving Service, the predecessor of the modern-day Coast Guard, and its longstanding connection to Lewes. This 45-minute presentation with following Q & A will explore the origins of the organization following the American Civil War, how it came to Lewes, and
Join us as Red Moulinier gives a history of the past 22 years of Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse restoration and the challenges the Delaware River and Bay Lighthouse Foundation have faced. The lighthouse anchors one end of Lewes' Outer Breakwater, and this presents hazards to the lighthouse structure. The talk will cover how the Foundation
Join us on Saturday May 17th between 11 am and 3 pm for a celebration of Lewes’ maritime history! Free and open to the public, there will be an opening ceremony at 11 am to recognize National Maritime Day, acknowledge our Overfalls members who have recently passed over the bar, to induct the 2025 Delaware
Ahoy! Lightship Overfalls Partners with Historic Lewes for First Friday Community Night Join us on Friday, August 1, at Historic Lewes for an evening of maritime adventure and community fun. The celebrated Lightship Overfalls is teaming up with Historic Lewes to bring interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, and period entertainment for all ages. Featured Activities
Members of the Lightship Overfalls Foundation have been invited to attend the "Lewes Friends English Country Dance" event on Thursday, August 28, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at St. Peter's Hall in downtown Lewes. The theme of this dance event is "Nautical, Naughty and Nice" so coming as a pirate is encouraged but not
Calling all those who are afraid of the dark or things that go bump in the night. The time has come for everyone to view the paranormal investigation aboard our Lightship Overfalls. Can you believe they communicated with someone from the beyond? Tune in to the Delmarva Sports Network for the special feature Spirts of
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Join us on Saturday May 16th between 11 am and 3 pm for a celebration of Lewes’ maritime history! Free and open to the public, there will be an opening ceremony at 11 am to recognize National Maritime Day, acknowledge our Overfalls members who have recently passed over the bar, to announce our 2026 education
This Happy Hour has been canceled due to weather 🎶 Join Us for our Monthly Canalside Happy Hour Start an entertaining evening with music, community, and waterfront vibes as the Overfalls Foundation proudly presents its monthly installment of our Canalside Happy Hour. 🎤 Enjoy a special performance by Cathy Gorman, Sussex County's Sweetheart of Song.
On June 4th, 1938, Lightship 118 was christened in East Boothbay, Maine and was then named Cornfield in recognition of the lightship station at Cornfield Point where she would first be assigned. Sometimes referred to as the ship's birthday, a ship’s christening is when it is launched and first touches the water. Members and
Introduction to fishing! Learn how to fish from the public docks on the Lewes Canal, bait a hook, retrieve a fish gently, fishing etiquette, learn of resources available relative to paddle sports, beach rentals and fishing from CHSP pier. Supervised fishing from the city docks & casting contest (accuracy) on grass & a life jacket
Learn about the history of sailing and the history of sailing in the Delaware bay. Board beautiful yachts that compete in local and open ocean races. Meet top sailors in the state, including one of the most impressive female sailors in the country. The Lewes Yacht Club will bring one of their small training sailboats
🎶 Join Us for our Monthly Canalside Happy Hour Start an entertaining evening with music, community, and waterfront vibes as the Overfalls Foundation proudly presents its monthly installment of our Canalside Happy Hour. 🎤 Enjoy a special performance by our own John Bolster. 🍷 Sip wine, and craft beverages generously provided by Dogfish Head Brewery
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