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  • Storm Warriors: The U.S. Life-Saving Service in Delaware

    Lewes Public Library 111 Adams Ave, Lewes, DE, United States

      Before the Coast Guard existed, the brave men of the United States Life-Saving Service battled winds and waves to rescue sailors in distress. Six life-saving stations existed in Delaware and responded to hundreds of wrecks along the coast. Join Delaware Seashore State Park Interpretive Programs Manager Tyler Dreiblatt to discover how they started, how

  • USCG Motor Lifeboat Restoration

    The Net House 211 Front St., Lewes, Delaware, United States

    On Friday, February 27th at 12:00 noon, the Overfalls Foundation will welcome the Cape May Maritime Museum as they tell the story of the restoration of their Coast Guard motor lifeboat. In 2018, the Maritime Museum began their restoration project on this wooden lifeboat originally constructed in 1952. The motor lifeboat (CG-36538) served the New

  • Volunteer Recruitment Event

    Virden Center 1155 College Dr., Lewes, DE, United States

    The Overfalls Foundation, a small, all-volunteer, locally based nonprofit, invites community members to attend an information session from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, April 9, at the Virden Center, 1155 College Drive, Lewes. A light dinner will be served.  The foundation is looking for people who are interested in its mission to preserve and manage

  • Beer & Benevolence Night!

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    Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats 320 Rehoboth Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE, United States

    Come out and eat and/or drink for a cause! On Wednesday, May 6, from 4-9 p.m., Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats is hosting a Benevolence Night to benefit the Overfalls Foundation. This non-profit organization is dedicated to preserving and honoring the United States lightship service and maritime history within our community here in coastal Delaware.

  • 2026 Lewes Maritime Day and Overfalls Opening Ceremony

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    Canalfront Park 219 Pilottown Road, Lewes, Delaware, United States

    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

  • May 21 Canalside Happy Hour -Canceled due to weather but join us for our other monthly Happy Hours

    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.

    Free

  • Happy Birthday Lightship 118 (Lightship Overfalls)! Event is for Members and Volunteers ONLY 

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    Lightship Overfalls 219 Pilottown Road, Lewes

      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

  • Canalside Happy Hour-Have an adult beverage🍷, take a tour🚢, as you enjoy the 🎶of Auld Grey Cats! It’s free!

    Canalfront Park 219 Pilottown Road, Lewes, Delaware, United States

    🎶 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 music by Auld Grey Cats 🍷 Sip wine, and craft beverages generously provided by Dogfish Head Brewery and Teller Wines

    Free

  • Fishin’ Kids Ages: 5-13 Today 10AM – 12PM

    Canalfront Park 219 Pilottown Road, Lewes, Delaware, United States

    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

    Free

  • Sail Away Day a great experience for kids Ages 5+

    Lightship Overfalls 219 Pilottown Road, Lewes

    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

    Free

  • Canalside Happy Hour – Start a musical evening with us, have an adult beverage🍷, take a tour🚢, as you enjoy the 🎶of John Bolster! It’s free!

    🎶 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

    Free