Join us for our June 19th Happy Hour Featuring “Sussex County Sweetheart of Song” Cathy Gorman Followed by a Canal Front Park Concert by Matt Lafferty and The Pros
Learn about the history of sailing and the history of sailing in the Delaware bay. Board three beautiful yachts that compete in local and open ocean races. Meet three of the top sailors in the state, including one of the most impressive female sailors in the country. Hear about how sails are raised and
Join us for our monthly Thursday Night Canalside Happy Hour at the Lightship Overfalls. Have a beer or a glass of wine with us and enjoy the opportunity to see the ship. Enjoy music by Matt Robinson followed by the Canalfront Park Concert with Mike Hines and the Look No charge for these events but
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
Knots are used for sailing, rock climbing, camping, trucking, boating, fishing, surgery, decorating and many more different activities. They can be made from a variety of different materials such as rope, cord, twine, yarn, and thread. Participants will each receive a 3’ piece of sailboat line to learn knots and to take home to practice
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
🎶 Join Us for our Monthly Canalside Happy Hour - And celebrate Henry Hudson finding Lewes For more information about this discovery click here. 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
🎶 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. 🍷 Sip wine, and craft beverages generously provided by
🎶 Join Us for the Final Canalside Happy Hour of the Season! Where: Lightship Overfalls, CanalFront Park When: Thursday, September 25th, 5–7 PM Tonight's event is in the park by the Lightship. Celebrate the end of the season with music, community, and waterfront vibes as the Overfalls Foundation proudly presents the final
Our 2025 Annual Fundraiser Gala will support our continued efforts to preserve the Lightship Overfalls, a National Historic Landmark and Delaware's only maritime museum! Our 2025 fundraising theme, "Float The Boat", will directly benefit the ship's voyage over the winter of 2026 for scheduled maintenance as well as the numerous educational and fun activities we offer throughout the year.
Join us at 10AM October 4th for a whole day of Maritime Festivities. We’re thrilled to start the day with the groundbreaking on the new Overfalls Foundation’s new museum building — a major step toward preserving and showcasing the rich maritime history of Lewes and the Delaware coast. Special guests including Mayor Amy Marasco and
For Members of the Overfalls Foundation, The Annual Meeting of the Members of the Overfalls Foundation will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:30 pm at the Lewes Public Library. Given the large number of directors added to our Board of Directors last year and the year before, the Board has nominated only
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
The Lightship Overfalls, Museum and Ship Store will be open on Tuesday, November 11th from 10 am to 4 pm. Tours will be free for members of the military, military retirees, and veterans along with children 14 and under.
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P.O. Box 413
Lewes, Delaware 19958
Phone: (302) 644-8050
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