Speakers from DE River & Bay Lighthouse Foundation and the Overfalls Foundation will be speaking about the refurbishment of the Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse and the history of the Overfalls Lightship in Lewes.
Join us on Saturday May 20th between 10 am and 2 pm for a celebration of Lewes' maritime history! Free and open to the public, there will be an opening ceremony at 10 am to recognize Merchant Mariners who have served our country and to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Lightship Overfalls' (LV-118) arrival
Join us for our first Canalside Happy Hour at the Lightship Overfalls. Listen to the music of Cathy Gorman, have a beer or a glass of wine with us and enjoy the opportunity to see the ship. We'll also be celebrating the ship's "birthday" which is traditionally the anniversary of the ship's christening - the
On June 4th 1938, LV-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.
Join us for our monthly Thursday Night Canalside Happy Hour at the Lightship Overfalls. Listen to the music of John Bolster, have a beer or a glass of wine with us and enjoy the opportunity to see the ship. We'll also be featuring some four-legged guests from the Humane Animal Partners (formerly the Delaware SPCA
Children and their families are welcome to join us for our monthly Family Program at the Lightship Overfalls. This month's "Navigating the Starry Sky" program features renowned astronomer and Overfalls guest lecturer, Mr. Jim O'Leary. The Moon and the Big Dipper are two of the most common sights in our night sky. We will make
Join us for our monthly Thursday Night Canalside Happy Hour at the Lightship Overfalls. Listen to the music of Bob Crabb, have a beer or a glass of wine with us and enjoy the opportunity to see the ship. We'll be featuring some four-legged guests from the Humane Animal Partners (formerly the Delaware SPCA and
A free concert of Celtic and Maritime songs at the Canalfront Park Gazebo near the Lightship Overfalls. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn blankets and / or chairs. Free and open to the public.
Join us for a Canalside Happy Hour at the Lightship Overfalls. We'll be featuring live entertainment, wine, beer and light snacks. We also plan to recognize the 50th anniversary of the arrival of LV118 (Overfalls) to the Lewes waterfront. Open to the public. No charge but donations are always appreciated. Weather cancellations will be posted
Join us for our final Thursday Night Canalside Happy Hour of the season at the Lightship Overfalls. Listen to the music of John Bolster, have a beer or a glass of wine with us and enjoy the opportunity to see the ship. We'll also be featuring some four-legged guests from the Humane Animal Partners (formerly
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P.O. Box 413
Lewes, Delaware 19958
Phone: (302) 644-8050
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